Courses

Thank you for the payment for your PI oral exam.

Now that you are registered for this exam make sure to complete the following as soon as possible: 

1. If you haven't already done so, email in your PI application package along with all documents to validate your points for approval.

2. Complete your oral exam outline and email it to Wendy Niven.

3. Contact Wendy to set your oral exam video submission date. 

Please note that video submissions dates are available in May, June, the first two weeks of July, November, December and January. 

Wendy Niven's email = programs@interpretiveguides.org

Once payment is received you have 6 months to complete this exam. If you have not started the exam process within these 6 months your exam fee will be forfitted and you will need to pay the exam fee again if you choose to do it at a later date. 

There are no refunds given on exam fees.

Cost:

IGA members: $460 plus GST

Non-members: $505 plus GST

Dates: January 18-21, 2021

Times: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm daily

Location: Canmore, Ab

This 40-hour Adventure Medic course provides individuals with comprehensive first aid and CPR techniques.

It is a more appropriate and recommended level of training for individuals working as hiking guides, allowing you to respond to emergencies in all locations from trailside walks to wilderness settings.

The course covers material in Standard First Aid & CPR, plus advanced strategies for providing extended care for more than 24 hours. Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.

This course is hosted by the Interpretive Guides Association and is being taught by Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine.

Participants receive a course workbook, textbook “Wilderness First Aid – Emergency Care for Remote Locations”, and an Adventure Medic Wilderness First Aid certification. Use of all medical supplies required during the course is included. Participants will have the option to purchase a first aid kit and/or supplies at a discounted rate during the course.

The course will be taught in person following strict Covid-19 policies. Please come prepared to wear a mask throughout the days and follow the rules set out by the first aid instructor. Please read and be prepared to adhere to our COVID-19 policy

Contact Tracey at courses@interpretiveguides.org if you have questions.

Please read our Cancellation & Refund Policy if you are planning to sign up for this course. If you cancel three weeks before the course starting date, you will receive a full refund minus a $30 administration fee. If you cancel two weeks before the course starting date, you will receive a 50% refund minus a $30 administration fee. If you cancel with less than 2 weeks notice no refund will be issued.

This policy includes, but is not limited to; illness, work changes, injury, level of interest, feeling unprepared, transportation challenges, internet challenges, you slept in, incorrect scheduling, etc. Please keep all these reasons in mind when booking and paying for a course. Our ability to offer and run these courses depend on the number of registrants we have. A lot of time and finances go into planning and operating our programs. Knowing our participant numbers in advance and guaranteeing these numbers is essential to the operation of this member-based not for profit.

If the Interpretive Guides Association has to cancel a course due to low numbers, you will have the choice of being given a full refund or transferring your registration for another course.

Date: January 23/24, 2021

Times: 

Day 1 - 9:00 - 5:30 MST

Day 2 - 9:00 - 6:30 MST (course ends at 5:00 pm and then you will complete your test from 5:30 -6:30 pm)

Location: Online through Zoom.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• This course is being taught on Zoom and we highly recommend you download the Free Zoom app on your desktop or laptop before the course start date.
• You must have a very good internet connection as we must see you on video throughout the course. Participation is mandatory to become certified!
• You will get an email right after you register and pay with the course materials (including the course manual). If this email does not come through, please send an email to programs@interpretiveguides.org.
• That email will also include The Zoom link that allows you to join the meeting. Save this to your calendar so you have it handy for the start of the course and make sure you know how to join before the first session.
• This course includes an exam and you must receive 70% or more on the exam to become certified.
• A one-year IGA membership is included in the cost of this course. Once you have registered, you will have access to the members' section of our website. This section gives you access to your certification (s), membership card, course files, handbooks, pro-deal information, receipts and more. Have a look here.
• You must pay your membership fees yearly in order to keep your certification in good standing so mark one year from your registration date onto your calendar. Emails will be sent as reminders so make sure your email address is kept up to date.

Online Course Requirements:

1.You must have a Zoom account (accounts are free and easy to join. Our course is optimized for the desktop or laptop experience).

2. Working video camera (on your device or set up separately)
3. Working microphone (on your device or you can use ear buds or headphones connected to your device).

Click on this video to learn more about Zoom and see if it is something you are comfortable using:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh50kVaIdAY 

This course is available to individuals who already have a group management certification in good standing. It will allow you to guide in all 4 seasons.

The course is 1.5 days (1/2 day classroom + 1 day outside)

• January 24: 6:00 - 9:30 pm Classroom. Location: Online via Zoom Meetings. Your wifi connection must be good enough to be able to keep your camera on throughout this portion of the course. Attendance and participation are mandatory so we need to know you are online throughout the session. 
• January 26: 8:30 - 5:00 pm Outdoors. Location: TBA - the on-trail day will be decided closer to the course date and will depend on trail conditions, snow depth and weather. Trail location typically in Lake Louise, Lake OHara or 93 North areas. 
• Cost: $189 plus GST

• Pre-requisites – 40-hour wilderness first aid PLUS: Apprentice hiking guide, professional hiking guide or master hiking guide certification with the IGA.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING COURSE DETAILS:

There is homework to complete before this course. This homework will be sent as soon as you register and pay for the course. Please read through everything thoroughly and send a copy of your first aid certification and hiking resume to courses@interpretiveguides.org as soon as possible.

Upon registration, you will be sent the meeting link, meeting ID and password

This course is available to individuals who already have a group management certification in good standing. It will allow you to guide in all 4 seasons.

The course is 1.5 days (1/2 day classroom + 1 day outside)

• January 24: 6:00 - 9:30 pm Classroom. Location: Online via Zoom Meetings. Your wifi connection must be good enough to be able to keep your camera on throughout this portion of the course. Attendance and participation are mandatory so we need to know you are online throughout the session. 
• January 26: 8:30 - 5:00 pm Outdoors. Location: TBA - the on-trail day will be decided closer to the course date and will depend on trail conditions, snow depth and weather. The trail will be in the Jasper area. 
• Cost: $189 plus GST

• Pre-requisites – 40-hour wilderness first aid PLUS: Apprentice hiking guide, professional hiking guide or master hiking guide certification with the IGA.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING COURSE DETAILS:

There is homework to complete before this course. This homework will be sent as soon as you register and pay for the course. Please read through everything thoroughly and send a copy of your first aid certification and hiking resume to courses@interpretiveguides.org as soon as possible.

Upon registration, you will be sent the meeting link, meeting ID and password

Purchase our pdf Group Management Handbook

$30 for members

$45 for non-members

Purchase a PDF of the Canadian Rockies Natural/Cultural History Handbook

$30 for members

$45 for non-members

Purchase a PDF version of the Interpretation Handbook

$30 for members

$45 for non-members

Cost: $89 plus GST

Course Specifics/Requirements:

This course takes a look at the geology, ecology, parks management and history of Jasper National Park. It will help to give you a basic understanding of the Canadian Rockies in this region and is a great place to start building your knowledge of this area.

This course is best viewed with a high-speed internet connection using either Firefox as your browser. This will ensure you don't drop out during the course, through the videos or during the test. 

You may complete this course over a couple of days and sittings, and you will have access to this course for the next few months. You can also stop the course at any time to take a break, or get a snack.

At the end of the course you will need to click on the test and you can take the test as many times as you like at no extra cost. Please note that you must receive 90% or higher on this test to receive the course certificate.

Cost: $89 plus GST

Course Specifics/Requirements:

This course takes a look at the geology, ecology, parks management and history of Banff, Yoho, Kootenay National Parks. It will help to give you a basic understanding of these 3 Canadian Rockies regions and is a great place to start building your knowledge of this area.

This course is best viewed with a high-speed internet connection using Firefox as your browser. This will ensure you don't drop out during the course, through the videos or during the test. 

You may complete this course over a couple of days and sittings, and you will have access to this course for the next few months. You can also stop the course at any time to take a break, or get a snack.

At the end of the course you will need to click on the test and you can take the test as many times as you like at no extra cost. Please note that you must receive 90% or higher on this test to receive the course certificate.