Specific NUEC 3 program modules address the injuries and illnesses that non-urban responders are likely to encounter, conditions that are typically not addressed – or lack the necessary depth – in other first aid training programs.
Some specific training subjects included in the program are: high-altitude and cold/heat related illnesses, disabled skier related injuries/illnesses, paediatric emergencies, common medical emergencies, treatment for drug and alcohol abuse, specific snow-sport injuries, behavioral emergencies, remote area extrications, non-urban cardiac arrest management, and the use of the specialized equipment needed for emergency care and transportation in remote environments.
The NUEC 3 program certification is recognized by regulatory authorities throughout Canada at the ‘Advanced First Aid Training Level’ standard. These include (but not limited to) BC Provincial Emergency Program, Alberta Occupational Health and Safety, the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides, Canadian Athletic Therapists Association. As well, many BC mountain resorts and search & rescue teams have adopted the NUEC 3 as their preferred first aid qualification for their membership.
CERTIFICATION MAINTENANCE – NUEC 3 Providers are required to attend, annually, an Annual Skills Update (ASU) course.
LENGTH 10 Days (plus a day off in the middle)
COST $990 (tax exempt)
PRE-REQUISITES
1. Minimum 19 years of age
2. Speak & write English fluently
3. Pre-read: 30 hours (student dependent)
4. Physically & mentally fit; self-declaration of fitness is required
5. Standard First Aid certification within 1 year (**applies to Alberta courses only)
CERTIFICATIONS RECEIVED
– Non-Urban Emergency Care 3 (NUEC 3)
– Occupational First Aid 3 (OFA 3)
– Non-Urban Cardiac Arrest Management (NUCAM)
– CPR for Professional Rescuers (HCP)
Student candidates for the PEAK NUEC 3 program may already possess certification in other first aid and medical training programs. For those candidates with demonstrated proof of certifications(s), PEAK has developed a specialized training program: the NUEC 3 Bridging Course. The NUEC 3 Bridging Course has been designed to adapt and upgrade a candidate’s previous skills and knowledge base to manage the emergency medical care problems encountered in the non-urban environment.
CERTIFICATION MAINTENANCE – NUEC 3 Providers are required to attend, every calendar year, an Annual Skills Update (ASU) course.
Prospective NUEC 3 Bridging Course candidates must complete a Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) application to determine eligibility for admission to the NUEC 3 Bridging Course; click here to complete the on-line PLAR.
LENGTH 4 Days
COST $690 (tax exempt)
PRE-REQUISITES
1. Minimum 19 years of age
2. Speak & write English fluently
3. Pre-read: 30 hours (student dependent)
4. Current certification in one of the following (min. 70 hour training standard): NUEC 3, NUOFA 3, OFA-L3, EMR, PCP, CSP, AWFA, OEC
5. Student Candidates must complete a Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) application to ensure that they meet the program’s requirements.
6. Physically & mentally fit; self-declaration of medical fitness is required
CERTIFICATIONS RECEIVED
– Non-Urban Emergency Care 3 (NUEC 3)
– Occupational First Aid 3 (OFA 3)
– Non-Urban Cardiac Arrest Management (NUCAM)
– CPR for Professional Rescuers (HCP)
