Fort McMurray First Aid is a leading training service provider and St Mark James training affiliate that offers quality training programs for basic first aid in Fort McMurray, Alberta. Students are offered full courses and stand-alone classes for very affordable rates and flexible schedules. Fort McMurray First Aid is dedicated to providing the best possible learning experience for its students.
Registration
You can visit the Fort McMurray First Aid website for a list of offered classes, rates, and schedules. The website also has a registration form where you can complete your enrolment. Other ways to enrol include e-mails, telephone calls, and walk-ins during business hours in any of the facilities in Alberta.
You can also register for a course by completing the following form:
Fort McMurray First Aid
Basic first aid training
Basic first aid training with Fort McMurray First Aid covers different topics including but not limited to emergency medical services (EMS), CPR and AED (cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation), and injuries that compromise of the circulatory and oxygenation systems. Basic first aid courses are 14-16 hours long.
Stand-alone CPR/AED classes are also available. AEDs are machines that are attached to the chest and apply needed shock to restart the heart.There are three levels in CPR/AED training: A, C, and HCP, each level corresponding to a different victim age group. Levels A and C are for first time trainees, and level HCP is for health care professionals.
Certification
To pass a course, the student must have complete attendance, 75 percent on the written exam, and good skill demonstrations. Upon completion of the course, certificate cards are awarded to the students. They can request wall mount sized certificates as well.
Certificates are renewable every three years through recertification programs. First aid training certification lasts 8 hours and includes CPR level A, C or HCP re-certification. These programs are for expiring or near-expiry certifications.
Private courses
Students who request special training at home or customers who want to book training for an event like a conference can do so with Fort McMurray First Aid. Instructors are available with hourly rates for special training so just send an e-mail or give a call to inquire about them.
Enrolment rates
Rates for enrolment are the most affordable at Fort McMurray First Aid, compared to other providers. They are paid once during enrolment, with no additional expenses during the rest of the training period. Rates include taxes, certification fees, and St Mark James training manuals.
Students who drop out and are able to give 72-hour notices beforehand are entitled to full refunds of the enrolment fee.
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Did You Know?
Identifying first degree burns
Burn is only on the outer layer of the skin (the epidermis). Characteristics are:
- Least serious
- Red skin
- Swelling
- Pain
First degree burns are treated minor burns unless they cover special areas like the face, palms, and bottoms of the feet, major joints (knee and elbows), groin, and buttocks.