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Leading in the Wild: Advanced Wilderness First Aid Training in Greater Sudbury

A focused 4.5-day Advanced course for Leaders that combines wilderness trauma care, accident-scene management and practical leadership preparation for guiding outdoor groups.

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Leading in the Wild: Advanced Wilderness First Aid Training in Greater Sudbury.

Duration

4.5 days

Location

Greater Sudbury

Operator

Horizons Adventures

Course Highlights

THE SKILLS

Advanced trauma and wound management

Special emphasis is placed on wound management and managing trauma victims, with classroom and practical work designed to deepen clinical decision making in remote settings.

LEADERSHIP

Accident scene management and leader responsibility

The course frames first aid within the responsibilities and liabilities of leading groups in the outdoors, teaching prevention, scene control and leadership judgment under pressure.

PRACTICAL

Field simulations and CPR

Realistic simulations, including use of blankets or sleeping bags, are paired with instruction on advanced first‑aid kits and CPR (provided in either format) to prepare leaders for on‑trail emergencies.

What the day feels like

What the course feels like

Across four and a half days participants move between focused classroom sessions and hands‑on field simulations, rehearsing accident‑scene management, trauma care and leadership decisions so they leave prepared to lead and respond in remote settings.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this course is best suited to.

Current or aspiring leadersDesigned specifically for leaders, the course focuses on the responsibilities and decisionmaking required when guiding groups in the outdoors.

Guides preparing for wilderness adventuresThose who plan to guide or lead wilderness outings will find the emphasis on accident‑scene management and prevention especially relevant.

Individuals seeking advanced wilderness medical skillsParticipants who want training beyond urban first aid—covering advanced trauma care, wound management and advanced kit use—will benefit from the course content.

All‑age participants committed to a multi‑day courseThe program is delivered over 4.5 days and is described as suitable for all ages; prospective attendees should be prepared for a sustained, practical course schedule.

Practical planner

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Timing & Duration

The course runs for 4.5 days.

What to bring

Bring a backpack, sleeping pad, blanket or sleeping bag (for simulations), and paper and pen.

Meeting location

Participants meet at 206 Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury, ON P3E 5J1, Canada.

Booking Notice

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Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the course?

The Advanced course for Leaders is 4.5 days long.

Where is the meeting location?

The course meets at 206 Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury, ON P3E 5J1, Canada.

What topics does the course cover?

The curriculum covers outdoor leadership, accident‑scene management, leader responsibility and liability, injury prevention, advanced first‑aid kits, wound management, managing trauma victims and CPR.

What should I bring to the course?

Participants should bring a backpack, sleeping pad, a blanket or sleeping bag for simulations, and paper and pen.

Who is this course intended for?

It is an Advanced course for Leaders — appropriate for those leading or preparing to lead groups in the outdoors; the course is listed as suitable for all ages.

Is CPR included in the course?

Yes — CPR is included, offered in either format as part of the program.