The Non-Urban Emergency Care Level 2 (NUEC 2) Training Program, formerly known as PEAK’s 'Non-urban First Responder Training Program', is a practical-based 4-day curriculum intended for those that operate in remote areas for multiple day trips or work in conjunction with a tiered response system such as ski patrol or search and rescue teams. This program is intended to give the participants the knowledge and skills to evaluate medical emergencies and make decisions concerning field treatment and evacuation priorities. The NUEC 2 is ideal for assistant guides, and speed and safety patrols. Core topics include primary emphasis on recognition of life-limb threatening injuries, critical interventions and patient evacuation from the non-urban environment. Secondary emphasis focuses on pre-trip planning, scene and incident management, critical decision-making and survival type skills and knowledge.  

Student candidates for the NUEC 2 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 2 Bridging Course. The NUEC 2 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.

Prospective NUEC 2 Bridging Course candidates must complete a Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) application to determine eligibility for admission to the NUEC 2 Bridging Course; click here to complete the on-line PLAR.

CERTIFICATION MAINTENANCE - NUEC 2 Providers are required to attend, annually, an Annual Skills Update Course or recertify after 3 years.