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)
Course Location: HSAR base in Lakeview NS - Google Maps:
Available Spaces: 20
WRFA with Advanced Option
Price: C$195.00
Date: 21-Feb-2025 (Friday)
Available Spaces: 22
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)
Course info file here:W-Survivalhandout2021
Google Map: http://goo.gl/maps/ZN4ZU
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)
Course offered in partnership with Lifeshield.ca
Halifax SAR - Lower Sackville, NS area - Google Map: http://goo.gl/maps/ZN4ZU
- Course timing is 8:30 - 5 daily Mon - Fri
- Week one FR/MAFA/EMR - Week two EMR if enough interest
- Casual Dress, you will be active doing scenarios which will involve moulage.
- Red Cross EC text and workbook provided
- Anticipate evening homework
Available Spaces: 19
WRFA with Advanced Option
Price: C$195.00
Date: 21-Mar-2025 (Friday)
Available Spaces: 24
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)
Please connect to get course particulars - adventure@eastlink.ca
Google Map: http://goo.gl/maps/ZN4ZU
Available Spaces: 12
WRFA with Advanced Option
Price: C$195.00
Date: 11-Apr-2025 (Friday)
Available Spaces: 24
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)
Course Location: Based out of Halifax Search and Rescue in Lower Sackville, NS - river timing on nearby rivers
Available Spaces: 16
WRFA with Advanced Option
Price: C$195.00
Date: 9-May-2025 (Friday)
Available Spaces: 24
WRFA with Advanced Option
Price: C$195.00
Date: 6-Jun-2025 (Friday)
Available Spaces: 24