If you found a loved one unconscious and laying on the floor would you know how to react? Do you know how to provide effective CPR? Learn effective and simple life saving techniques by enrolling in courses with Kelowna First Aid. This workplace approved provider is the most popular training provider in the Okanagan valley. Many courses are available including standard first aid, occupational first aid level 1, food safe level 1, on-line WHMIS, and MSDS training. The most popular course is standard first aid with CPR level “C”. Rates for basic first aid training in Kelowna are the lowest and the cheapest compared to other training centers. This provider also offers the highest volume of courses when compared to other Okanagan providers. Private courses and re-certification classes are also available. To book a private course use the contact information provided below. To register for a popular course you may use the contact information below or use the on-line registration form towards the bottom of the page.
Sign Up for a Course in KelownaKelowna First Aid Details
To contact Kelowna First Aid regarding enrolment or other inquires, you may reach them through:
- Website: http://firstaidkelowna.ca
- Email: info@firstaidkelowna.ca
- Telephone number: 1-888-870-7002
- Training Address: 301 – 1634 Harvey Ave, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 6G2
This provider is located in the heart of Kelowna along Harvey Avenue. It proudly offers basic first aid training in Kelowna to both the University of British Columbia (UBC) Okanagan campus and to the Okanagan College Kelowna Campus. It also serves neighbouring communities including Merritt, Penticton, West Kelowna, Peachland, Vernon and Armstrong with basic first aid training, food safety certification, Advanced First Aid and 3M mask fit testing. Plenty of free parking is available. For more information about this training provider check out the map below.
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What can Kelowna First Aid offer its trainees?
Competitive rates for all training courses
The rates for Kelowna First Aid’s training courses can’t be beat. Rates are also inclusive of all materials used during training, such as manuals and first aid kits. All rates for all offered courses have the lowest rates for the highest quality training. A full refund is offered if a 72 hour notice is given. You get your money’s worth with the training courses at Kelowna First Aid.
Wide selection of training courses available
Kelowna First Aid offers its prospective trainees the widest selection of programs to choose from. These classes are available throughout the whole week at varying times. Training courses are usually offered throughout the entire month. Kelowna First Aid is dedicated to giving its trainees complete control over their learning experience. Here’s a full list of available courses with this provider:
- Standard first aid, CPR level “A”, “C” or “HCP” and AED (re-certification available)
- Emergency first aid, CPR level “A”, “C” or “HCP” and AED (re-certification available) (OFA level 1 equivalent)
- Childcare first aid, CPR level “B” and AED
- CPR level “A”, “C” or “HCP” and AED (some re-certifications available)
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Babysitting Training
- On-Line WHMIS, TDG, fire safety and MSDS
- Private Infant CPR Training
- Fall Protection
- Confined Space Entry
- Advanced First Aid
For more information about the above posted courses use the contact information posted above.
Up-to-date techniques and skills
This provider provides the latest and most effective rescue techniques provided by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) and the American Heart Association. Participants will learn the latest rescue techniques using the most advanced equipment available following CSA standards set in 2017 and 2020.
Watch the video below for an introduction to the basic first aid course offered by Kelowna First Aid.
Refresher courses and private classes
For trainees who wish to renew expired or near-expiry certification, refresher courses are offered at least twice a week by Kelowna First Aid. Trainees who are able to successful complete a training or refresher course will receive a certificate for first aid, CPR, and AED, valid for three years.
Private courses are available at the Kelowna training centre or groups / businesses can request for a private course at their facility if space is available. Use the contact information posted above to inquire about a private course.
Certification
Classes are monitored by St Mark James. Trainees who complete first aid courses are awarded a certificate from St Mark James, renewable every three years. Renewal of certificates is awarded once a refresher / re-cert class is completed and passed.
Here is a short lesson that will introduce you to the numerous topics covered in Kelowna First Aid’s basic first aid class.
Did You Know – The Benefits of Pursed Lip Breathing
One of the major topics covered in St Mark James training programs is respiratory emergencies. These include asthma attacks, hyperventilation, drowning, choking and anaphylaxis. These situations have their own signs and symptoms and methods of rescue management. A popular method for aiding asthmatics and hyperventilating individuals is pursed-lip breathing. This type of breathing is useful in improving the flow of air in out of the lungs by prolonging the expiratory phase of breathing. By exhaling through pursed lips, more oxygen is retained and more carbon dioxide is blown out. Pursed-lip breathing is done with the lips in a “pucker” position and allowing the victim to blow air out slowly in a slow, steady rate. To help the victim, the rescuer should do it with the victim as you inhale through the nose and exhale through pursed lips.
Pursed lip breathing is only one of the many components that rescuers will learn when enrolled in St Mark James basic first aid and CPR programs in Kelowna First aid.
The video below will demonstrate how pursed-lip breathing is done in emergency situations.