Wilderness First-Aid
Fri, Oct 23
|Camp Gilwell
This 20-hour certification course is designed for outdoor leaders, camp staff, and outdoor enthusiasts who are in remote settings where there can be a delay in access to medical assistance.
Time & Location
Oct 23, 2026, 3:30 PM – Oct 25, 2026, 5:00 PM
Camp Gilwell, 5200 Duncan Bay Main Line Rd, Courtenay, BC V9J 1R1, Canada
About the event
Certifying body is SOLO and Outward Bound Canada is sponsoring the course.
This 20-hour certification course is designed for outdoor leaders, camp staff, and outdoor enthusiasts who are in remote settings where there can be a delay in access to medical assistance. Through hands-on training, participants learn how to assess and respond to injuries, illnesses, and environmental emergencies with confidence.
Delivered in partnership with SOLO, a leading provider of wilderness medicine training, the course combines practical scenarios, group learning, and real-world application. Participants leave with recognized certifications in Wilderness First Aid and CPR-AED, along with the skills to manage emergencies and support safe decision-making.
This intensive 20-hour course combines classroom learning with hands-on scenarios to prepare participants for emergencies in outdoor and remote settings. Set at Camp Gilwell in Courtenay, BC, the training emphasizes practical decision-making, patient care, and real-world application in environments where help can be delayed.