Nanaimo First Aid is the best training service provider of first aid certification in British Columbia. First aid programs are held throughout the week, popular classes available during evenings and weekends. With more and more employers and schools requesting certification from the Candian workplace approved, standard first aid training in Nanaimo First Aid has been the most popular choice among students.
Enrolment and registration
Signing up for a training program with Nanaimo First Aid is very easy. Students can register through e-mail, telephone call, or walk-in during business hours in any of the training centers in British Columbia. The Nanaimo First Aid website also has an on-line registration form, along with a complete list of available classes.
Course fees and rates
Nanaimo First Aid offers the cheapest possible rates for all training programs. Fees are paid in full during enrolment so students don’t have to worry about expenses while training. Rates include taxes, certification fees, and workplace approved training manuals. Students who drop out are entitled to full refunds, provided a 72-hour notice was done beforehand.
Standard First Aid training
Standard first and CPR courses at Nanaimo First Aid last 14-16 hours in total. They cover different topics such as the emergency medical services (EMS) system, injuries that compromise airway and circulation, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation (AED). AEDs are machines that supply shock to the heart through pads on the chest.
Stand-alone classes for CPR and AED are also available. These are available in three levels: A, C, and HCP.
Certification
Certificate cards are awarded to students upon completion of a training program. To pass a program, the student is required to have complete attendance, at least 75 percent on the written exam, and good return demonstration of skills. The certificate is valid for three years and can be renewed through recertification programs. Wall-mount certificates are available upon request. First aid recertification take 8 hours and is inclusive of CPR level C or HCP certification.
Private training
Private instructors with hourly rates are also available at Nanaimo First Aid. You can book them for training at home or for special company event training. Just send an e-mail or give a call to book a private trainer.
Did You Know?
Oral rehydration solution
Oresol or oral rehydration solution is often given to children who are experiencing fluid loss due to severe diarrhea and poor fluid intake. When large amounts of fluid are lost from the body, children and adults need to replenish both water and electrolytes. Simply increasing the amount of water will not be enough. Children should be given oresol (available in the drugstore) or sports drinks on top of water. You can also make oral rehydration solution at home with one liter of water, eight teaspoons of sugar, and one teaspoon of salt.