This is an advanced wilderness first aid cert, useful for leaders in mountaineering, canoeing, raft guides, rock climbing etc. It is not specific to canoeing. However, as the trianer is a level 5 paddler & we are all canoeists I suspect the scenarios and exmples will be based upon canoeing...as that is what we'll all understand best.
So, no you don't need any special canoeing knowledge but I would say again that this course is only required for those becoming instructors/advanced proficiency - just make sure you're not wasting your money on somwething you don't NEED...but if you want it & your willing to pay for it..well then happy days!!
Barry & Lisa - get back to me if you're doubly sure you both wanna do it & I'll be happy to stick yiz up on the list.