Course Registration

Please reference custom course links to get particulars on any given course .

Click here for exacts on the public WFA dates offerings at HSAR course timing, location, etc  participantinfo.

For public courses – MSword file for email – snail mailing to complete registration REGISTRATION Confirmation 3

WRFA for NS for Protected Areas and Ecosystems @ HSAR

Price: C$295.00

Date: 7-Jan-2025 (Tuesday)

Wilderness & Remote First Aid for Protected Areas and Ecosystems @ HSAR

If you are not a member of this group and would like to join this course, please contact us about availability and pricing.

Available Spaces: 18

WRFA for DFO C&P @ Sydney, NS

Free Event

Date: 14-Jan-2025 (Tuesday)

Wilderness & Remote First Aid for DFO - Sydney, NS

If you are not a member of this group and would like to join this course, please contact us about availability and pricing.

Available Spaces: 20

WRFA for DFO C&P @ Shelburne, NS

Free Event

Date: 28-Jan-2025 (Tuesday)

Wilderness & Remote First Aid for DFO - Shelburne, NS

If you are not a member of this group and would like to join this course, please contact us about availability and pricing.

Available Spaces: 20

First Aid Instructor Recert 2023-2026

Price: C$250.00

Date: 1-Feb-2025 (Saturday)

FA Instructor recert February 1, 2025 - Class will be 9:00 - 5:00 pm at the  Canadian Red Cross, 133 Troop Ave, Dartmouth NS

1. Successfully demonstrate selected discipline-specific clinical skills
2. Adhere to the Canadian Red Cross Standards of Behaviour and the group charter
3. Attend and participate in 100% of the course (i.e ., be present and actively provide focused contributions at all scheduled sessions)

Prerequisites:

- A current CRC First Aid Program Instructor certification,
- First Aid Instructors have taught a minimum of three Canadian Red Cross First Aid Program courses during the three-year certification period. Psychological First Aid Instructors have taught a minimum of one Canadian Red Cross Psychological First Aid during the three-year certification period.
- One course must have been taught in each discipline the Instructor is seeking re-certification (course taught must be at the highest level of certification within each discipline; re-certification and blended courses also qualify)

Available Spaces: 8

PR & BLS Instructor Recert 2023-2026

Price: C$250.00

Date: 2-Feb-2025 (Sunday)

FA Instructor recert February 2, 2025 - Class will be 9:00 - 5:00 pm at the  HSAR base in Lakeview, NS

1. Successfully demonstrate selected discipline-specific clinical skills
2. Adhere to the Canadian Red Cross Standards of Behaviour and the group charter
3. Attend and participate in 100% of the course (i.e ., be present and actively provide focused contributions at all scheduled sessions)

Prerequisites:

- A current CRC First Aid Program Instructor certification,
- PR & BLS Instructors have taught a minimum of three Canadian Red Cross First Aid Program courses during the three-year certification period. Psychological First Aid Instructors have taught a minimum of one Canadian Red Cross Psychological First Aid during the three-year certification period.
- One course must have been taught in each discipline the Instructor is seeking re-certification (course taught must be at the highest level of certification within each discipline; re-certification and blended courses also qualify)

Available Spaces: 7

Ice Safety and Rescue - HSAR - NS

Price: C$200.00

Date: 19-Feb-2025 (Wednesday)

Ice Safety & Rescue Awareness

Course Location: HSAR base in Lakeview NS - Google Maps:

Available Spaces: 20

WRFA for NS Trails - HSAR

Free Event

Date: 28-Feb-2025 (Friday)

Wilderness & Remote First Aid for NS Trails at HSAR

If you are not a member of this group and would like to join this course, please contact us about availability and pricing.

Available Spaces: 20

Survival

Price: C$200.00

Date: 7-Mar-2025 (Friday)

Available Spaces: 11

WRFA for Cumberland County , Pugwash NS

Price: C$150.00

Date: 7-Mar-2025 (Friday)

Wilderness & Remote First Aid for Cumberland County, Pugwash NS

If you are not a member of this group and would like to join this course, the subsidized rate is for Cumberland County residents, if you are not a resident, or if you do not provide services for Cumberland county,  please contact us about availability and pricing. It is being subsidized the Cumberland Learn 2 Lead program.

Available Spaces: 12

First Responder / Marine Advanced FA / EMR

Price: C$500.00

Date: 10-Mar-2025 (Monday)

EMR /First Responder / MAFA

Course offered in partnership with Lifeshield.ca

Halifax SAR - Lower Sackville, NS area - Google Map: http://goo.gl/maps/ZN4ZU

  1. Course timing is 8:30 - 5 daily Mon - Fri
  2. Week one FR/MAFA/EMR - Week two EMR if enough interest
  3. Casual Dress, you will be active doing scenarios which will involve moulage.
  4. Red Cross EC text and workbook provided
  5. Anticipate evening homework

Available Spaces: 19

First Aid & CPR Instructor course

Price: C$850.00

Date: 22-Mar-2025 (Saturday)

FAI session (in person) on Wednesday, Mar 12th Skills Check 6 - 9 pm-ish - March 22-23 (Fundamentals)  & March 29-30 (Discipline Specific), 2025 at the Red Cross, Dartmouth.  Google Map: http://goo.gl/maps/ZN4ZU Class will be daily 9 - 5 pm

Additional will be pre-course on-line learning and an in-person skill check session on the evening of Wednesday, Nov 6th at 6 pm to help assure good preparation. Coaching sessions will be available the few weeks before to assure successful outcome in the Skills Check - to assure demonstration level skills

Provides candidates with the knowledge and skills to teach core Red Cross First Aid & CPR courses: Emergency and Standard First Aid, CPR/AED, Marine Basic First Aid, Emergency and Standard Child Care First Aid. Includes how to teach and facilitate, individual and group assignments, practice teaching, injury prevention principles, inclusion, and progressive learning (more)

Prerequisites: Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR Level C; complete skills checklist prior to course with a First Aid Instructor; min. 18 years old

Post-course Requirements :  Candidates will need to complete the requirement of the 'Teaching Experience' -co-teach(s)- as outlined by the Instructor Trainer

Available Spaces: 10

WFResponder - with recert option

Price: C$450.00

Date: 4-Apr-2025 (Friday)

Wilderness First Responder

Please connect to get course particulars - adventure@eastlink.ca

Google Map: http://goo.gl/maps/ZN4ZU

Available Spaces: 12

Moving Water Intro Canoe Course - South Shore, NS

Price: C$350.00

Date: 12-Apr-2025 (Saturday)

Moving Water Intro Canoe Course - South Shore, NS

Custom session for group request - contact on adventure@eastlink.ca for more.

River location will be decided as we get closer and will be based upon water levels for a reliable class two conditions

Please come prepared for all weather conditions. The course will run, rain or shine.

Please bring: (besides a canoe - if you need to negotiate that we can assist with access / partnering)

  • Paddles (t-grip preferred w/ square blade)
  • Lifejacket
  • Whistle
  • 50ft buoyant line (1/canoe)
  • Bailer
  • Drysuit or wetsuit
  • Base layers- clothes that will keep you warm when wet - not cottonÂ
  • Paddling gloves
  • River footwear (should be large enough to fit a warm sock and over your drysuit sock)
  • Food for the day
  • Water
  • Sunscreen
  • Any other necessary personal items
  • Drybag(s) for your gear
  • helmet (I have lots if you do not have one)

Available Spaces: 8

Swift Water Rescue Technician 2

Price: C$675.00

Date: 3-May-2025 (Saturday)

Swift Water Rescue Technician

Course Location: Based out of  Halifax Search and Rescue in Lower Sackville, NS - river timing on nearby rivers

Available Spaces: 16