SIRIUS WILDERNESS MEDICINE is a Canadian organization which was founded in
response to the increasing demand for comprehensive and realistic first aid training for
outdoor professionals. Since our inception in 1990, we have become established as a leader
in Canadian wilderness emergency medical training. Sirius Wilderness Medicine offers
various levels of wilderness first aid and medical training.
In addition to our regularly scheduled courses, we
have developed programs for commercial rafting outfitters, camp staff, universities,
outdoor programs, scout leaders, school boards and outdoor education centers. Sirius has
been involved with organizations across Canada in developing outdoor industry standards
and applications of Wilderness Prehospital Emergency Care. |
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| Activities we
are involved in |
Conducting educational seminars on topics related to
wilderness safety and emergency care.
Teaching various levels of wilderness first aid training for individuals and
groups.
Providing professional consulting services to groups and organizations.
Support of educational and scientific expeditions. |
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Research and development of standards and practices in
wilderness emergency care and outdoor safety.
Regular contributor to Québec based periodical Espaces
- journal plein air
Affiliated member of the Société de Sauvetage (Life Saving Society of Québec)
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| Teaching
Environment |
| Sirius Wilderness Medicine courses offer a dynamic and
stimulating learning environment. All our courses incorporate experiential based learning,
lectures, focused personal instruction within small groups and indoor practical sessions.
A large percentage of the course is conducted outdoors and a hands-on approach is utilized
enhancing the retention of both skills and knowledge. |
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Course content goes far beyond traditional first aid courses
which have as their foundation rapid access to ambulance services and medical care.
Students gain a clear understanding of body systems involved in wilderness accidents and
medical emergencies. Special emphasis is placed on leadership skills and accident scene
management. |
| Instructor
Qualifications |
Sirius instructors are professional educators who have
advanced first aid and medical training. Through on-going education, instructors
continuously upgrade their professional knowledge and skills enabling them to remain
leaders in their field. Instructors have a myriad of specialized outdoor skills which help
them to identify the needs of their clients thus providing more meaningful, relevant and
realistic courses.
We are currently searching for applicants for a limited number of instructor positions.
For more information on becoming a Sirius Instructor and how to apply, click here. |
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| Certification
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| Sirius Wilderness Medicine programs are accepted across
Canada. Our programs have been adopted by such Organizations as Regie de la Sécurité
dans les sports du Québec, British Columbia Ministry of Environment Lands & Parks -
Registrar of Commercial Rafting, the Canadian Rivers Council, Quebec Camping Association,
Laurentian University and University of Sherbrooke. |
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Course content conforms to the guidelines established by the
Wilderness Medical Society. Sirius Wilderness First Aid courses are followed by a
practical and a written examination. Participants successfully completing the course will
receive certification from Sirius Wilderness Medicine and CPR certification from the Heart
and Stroke Foundation of Canada. |
| Memberships
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Sirius Wilderness Medicine holds membership in numerous
associations including:
- Wilderness Medical Society
- Canadian Rivers Council
- Adventure Ecotourism Quebec
- Canadian Tourism Commission
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- Quebec First Nations Tourism Society (STAQ)
- National Association of Search & Rescue (NASAR)
- Canadian Wilderness First Aid Committee
- Affiliated member of the Société de Sauvetage.
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| Sirius Clients
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Some of the organizations we work with:
- Emploi-Québec
- Ministry of Education (Qc)
- Ministry of Fisheries & Oceans
- Ministry of Tourism & Economical Development, NB
- Ministry of Lands & Parks, BC
- Canadian Rivers Council
- Régie de la Sécurité dans les sports du Québec.
- Canadian Human Ressource Tourism Council (CHRTC)
- Quebec Human Ressource Tourism Council (QHRTC)
- Adventure Ecotourism Quebec
- Hospitality Newfoundland & Labrador
- McGill University (Qc)
- Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (Qc)
- University of Sherbrooke (Qc)
- Lakehead University (Ont)
- Laurentian University (Ont)
- New-Brunswick University (NB)
- Collège Mérici (Qc)
- Collège Laflèche (Qc)
- CÉGEP de St-Laurent (Qc)
- CÉGEP Vanier (Qc)
- CÉGEP Dawson (Qc)
- CÉGEP Edouard-Montpetit (Qc)
- CÉGEP de la Gaspésie et des Îles (Qc)
- Humber College (Ont)
- Prairie Bible College (Alta)
- Ottawa-Carleton Board of Education
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- Trillium Lakelands District School Board (Ont)
- Hastings School Board (Ont)
- National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
- Canadian Outward Bound Wilderness School (BC)
- Canadian Armed Forces
- Royal Canadian Geographical Society
- Sûreté du Québec (Provincial police)
- Waskaganish Cree First Nation
- Kawawachikamach Naskapee First Nation (Qc)
- Oujé-Bougoumou Cree First Nation (Qc)
- Pikogan Algonquin First Nation (Qc)
- Madawaska Malecite First Nation (Ont)
- Listuguj Mi'gmaq First Nation (NB)
- Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada
- Alpine Club of Canada
- McGill Outing Club
- Morin Heights Cross Country Ski (Qc) Association (Qc)
- L'Aventurier Stores (Qc)
- La Cordée Stores (Qc)
- Mountain Equipment Co-op (Toronto)
- Algonquin Outfitters (Ont)
- Killarney Outfitters (Ont)
- Madawaska Kanu Centre (Ont)
- White Squall Paddling Centre (Ont)
- Barrie Canoe Club (Ont)
- Canadian Sea Kayak Association (BC)
- Great Lakes Sea Kayak Association
- Eastern Sea Kayak Association
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| Board of
Advisors |
| Sirius Wilderness Medicine has established a board of
advisors which meets regularly to review curriculum and develop teaching methodology and
standards. Membership on this board represents a broad spectrum of experience and
specialization in the fields of emergency medicine, EMS, search and rescue, first aid,
experiential education, and international adventure travel. Members on the board are also
active instructors. |
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- Bob Washer, BPE, EMT-W
- Marie-Charlotte Koneig, MD
- Lloyd Flanagan, DMD
- Rick Liebmann, B.Sc, EMT-Paramedic
- Josée Lanouette, B.Ed, M.Sc
- Stephen Ritchie, B.PE, MBA
- Robert Cope, EMCA
- Peter Cruchet, B.Ed
- David Mepham, BSc, M.Ed
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1158 rue Duquette
Val-David QC, Canada J0T 2N0
Tel: (819) 322-5815 • Fax: (819) 322-2019
Email: info@siriusmed.com
TOLL FREE in Canada: 1 (877) 982-0066
Copyright © 1996-2008 Sirius Wilderness Medicine Inc.
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