Grande Prairie First Aid offers cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certification for the cheapest rates in the area. Programs are held throughout the week, the most number of classes compared to other providers, with the most popular programs available during evenings and weekends. The Grande Prairie First Aid website has a list of classes, rates, and schedules. To register for any course use the contact information provided below or click the link. Registration can be completed via a variety of methods including on-line or in-person.
Grande Prairie First Aid
First aid programs
Students who want to enrol in first aid training programs can sign up for a first aid program with Grande Prairie First Aid, lasting 14-16 hours long. The curriculum includes the following topics (but not limited to):
- Emergency medical services (EMS)
- Wound care
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Automated external defibrillation (AED)
AEDs are machines that are attached to the chest and supply the heart with needed electrical shock. CPR/AED only classes are also available. There are three levels (A, C, and HCP) that last 4, 5, and 6, hours long respectively.
Certification and renewal
Certificate cards are given to trainees who are able to complete a program. To pass, a student needs complete attendance, at least 75 percent on the written exam, and good skill demonstration. Wall-mount certificates are available upon request of the students.
Certificates are available for renewal within 3 years through recertification programs. First aid recertification is available twice weekly. Standard first aid renewal courses are approximately 8 hours in length.
Special classes
Students can book private instructors for special training at home, workshops, or conferences. Just send an e-mail or give a call to book an instructor. Because all trainers are certified by the workplace approved, students receive quality training in high end training facilities.
Enrolment and rates
Students can enrol through e-mail, telephone call, and walk-ins during business hours in any of the facilities. The website also has a registration form you can use to sign up. Rates are inclusive of everything – certification fees, training manuals, and taxes.
Students who drop out are entitled to a refund of the fees, as long as a 72-hour notice is given.
Did You Know?
Shock
If shock is suspected after an injury, even in the absence of any outward, severe symptoms:
- Bring victim to the hospital or call your local emergency number
- Assist victim to lie down, with legs elevated above torso or head slightly below torso
- Monitor circulation and breathing
- Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if needed
- Cover victim with a blanket or clothing
- Turn victim to his side (unaffected side if torso is injured) to prevent choking