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Basic Critical Conditions Survival Course​

Skills-based survival training

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40% of severe blood-loss trauma victims die before EMS arrives.
 
Immediate action can increase victim survival by 300%.

You are the treatment.

This course delivers practical survival skills across multiple critical disciplines:

  • Equipment & preparedness – build the right gear for the real world.

  • Critical bleeding control – control life-threatening bleeding under pressure.

  • Map & compass – navigate confidently without reliance on technology.

  • Bushcraft – shelter, fire, and resource skills for sustained survival.​

  • Adverse conditions – operate effectively in unpredictable environments.

  • CBRN awareness – respond to chemical and biological threats.

  • CBRN awareness - Respond to radiological, and nuclear threats.

  • Winter survival – function and survive in extreme cold conditions.

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2-day weekend course

Saturday class day
Sunday field day

Saturday - 8:00am to 6:00pm

King's University, main building
9125 50 St, Edmonton AB
Room assignment will be posted at front info desk.

Sunday - 8:00am to 3:00pm

​Waskahegan staging area RR210, 20 min east of Sherwood Park, between Yellowhead Hwy and Hwy 630.

Food:

Saturday - hot-food cafeteria on-site

Sunday - military field rations for lunch

Restrooms: 

Saturday - full restroom access

Sunday - porta-potty access

Health:

On Sunday, the navigation course is 7km long and takes 3 hours to complete

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  • clothing layers for the forecasted weather conditions.

  • insect repellant and sun screen as needed.

  • water bottle that holds at least 1 litre of water.

  • regular sized daypack or backpack.

  • raincoat or a rain-poncho regardless of the forecasted weather.

  • waterproof hiking shoes or boots are also recommended.

Saturday - no personal items required.

​Sunday - following personal items required; 

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The average person can bleed to death in as little as 3 minutes.

Historically this happens because m
ost bystanders don't know what to do.

Our students do.

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