Nanaimo is one of the best training service providers of basic first aid training in Nanaimo, British Columbia. First Aid and CPR/AED certification is very easy and hassle-free, with classes available throughout the week, including evenings and weekends. Private and refresher programs are also available. All classes are taught by St Mark James certified instructors so you’re sure to get the best possible training.
Prospective students can visit the Nanaimo First Aid website for a complete list of classes, rates, and schedules. Registration can then be completed through e-mail, telephone call, walk-in during business hours, or using the registration form on the Nanaimo First Aid website.
Nanaimo First Aid offers the cheapest rates in British Columbia.
The course fees are only paid once – during enrolment. Students don’t have to worry about additional expenses. Fees include taxes, certification, and St Mark James training manuals. Students who drop out are also entitled to full refunds, provided a 72-hour notice is done beforehand.
Register for a Course
To register for any St Mark James certification program in Nanaimo, B.C. complete the following form.
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Students receive high quality basic first aid training in Nanaimo First Aid.
First aid certification programs are 14 – 16 hours long. Basic first aid topics such as wound care, CPR and AED (cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation), and medication administration are included in the lessons. AEDs are machines that are attached to the chest with pads and give needed shock to the heart.
Stand-alone classes for CPR are also included. CPR training has three levels, lasting four, five, and six hours respectively. There are three levels students can choose from: A, C, and HCP. Level HCP is for health care professionals, focusing on basic life support in the hospital setting with an AED machine and bag valve masks.
St Mark James certificates are awarded after the completion of a program.
To pass a class, the student must have complete attendance, 75 percent on the written exam, and good return demonstration of first aid skills. Certificate cards are given to all students while wall-mount certificates are optional.
These certificates are valid for three years and can be renewed through recertification classes. Recertification classes for first aid are available twice weekly, lasting 8 hours long, and include CPR level C recertification.
Other facts about Nanaimo First Aid
- Private instructors with hourly rates can be booked for training at home or special events such as company conferences.
- All trainers are certified by St Mark James.
- Several facilities are located throughout Nanaimo and are equipped with the latest AED trainers, training mannequins, and first aid training kits.
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