Wilderness First Aid Courses
Professional certification programs at Camp Tamakwa in Algonquin Provincial Park — June 2027.
About the Program
Four Courses at Picturesque
Camp Tamakwa
Professional training provided by CWMT at Camp Tamakwa, in the heart of Algonquin Provincial Park. Equipping camping and outdoors enthusiasts, camp employees and canoe trip guides with essential First Aid qualifications to ensure safety and confidence in the outdoors. First Aid in the Park offers comprehensive training courses in Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario — featuring both full and refresher courses.
Certified Training
Nationally recognized qualifications
Algonquin Park
Learn in real wilderness settings
Expert Instructors
Experienced medical professionals
All Inclusive
Accommodation, meals & materials
2027 Course Offerings
Choose Your Path
Wilderness First Aid
A comprehensive two-day program representing the minimum for the outdoor leader, instructor, guide, or recreational adventurer. Gain practical skills for dealing with common wilderness injuries through to life-threatening situations.
Advanced Wilderness First Aid
A skills-based program providing comprehensive, practical perspectives on dealing with common wilderness injuries through to life-threatening situations. Divided between classroom instruction and practical skills with scenarios and simulations.
Wilderness First Responder
The requisite level of training for outdoor guides, leaders and individuals working or recreating in remote environments. This advanced 72-hour program integrates urban first aid with wilderness realities to develop comprehensive patient assessment skills.
Bridge AWFA–WFR
Designed for participants with a current Advanced Wilderness First Aid certification to upgrade to Wilderness First Responder. Performance-based education requiring assessment and treatment of patients in practical simulations.
Training in Action
Real-World Learning Experience
Who We Are
Canadian Wilderness Medical Training (CWMT) is an organization of professionals in pre-hospital care, outdoor leadership and education — dedicated to providing the best possible training and support for their clients.
Wilderness Medical Society
Member & Practice Standards
Canadian Red Cross
Authorized Provider
EC&S Institute
Certified Education Centre
Government & Universities
Trusted Training Partner