Fort McMurray First Aid is a top training service provider and St Mark James affiliate that offers first aid certification and recertification for the most affordable rates. Students can choose from a variety of training programs and classes held throughout the week, with popular classes available during evenings and weekends. To register for a first aid and / or CPR re-certification course in Fort McMurray click here.
Fort McMurray First Aid
Enrolment and sign up
Students can enrol for a program or class in a variety of ways. E-mails and telephone calls, as well as walk-ins during business hours, are highly encourage by the Fort McMurray First Aid staff. The Fort McMurray First Aid website has a list of available classes, rates, and schedules, as well as an online registration form for sign up.
Program rates
Fort McMurray First Aid has the cheapest rates in Alberta. They are paid in full during enrolment so students don’t have to worry about paying expenses during training. Rates include taxes, certification fees, and training manuals. Other providers can’t provide better deals.
Training programs of First Aid Recertification in Fort McMurray
First Aid
First aid training programs are very comprehensive, teaching students to recognize and react to a variety of emergency situations and injuries. Students learn how to manage different kinds of injuries such as heavy bleeding and burns, as well as how to perform correct and adequate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation (AED). AEDs are machines that are attached to the chest and supply the heart with needed shock.
CPR/AED
There are three CPR and AED training levels in Fort McMurray First Aid. A and C are for first time trainees, with A focused on adult CPR and AED and C focused on adult and pediatric CPR and AED. HCP is for health care providers who work in health care facilities. These levels last 4, 5, and 6 hours long respectively.
Certificates and Recertification
Certificate cards are awarded to students once they complete a training course. Wall-mount certificates are available upon request. To pass a program or class, a student is required to have complete attendance, at least 75 percent on the written exam, and have good return demonstration of skills.
Certificates are only valid for three years and can be renewed (must be current) through recertification programs held at least twice weekly. Standard first aid recertification for first aid is 8 hours long, inclusive of CPR level C recertification.
Private training for First Aid Recertification in Fort McMurray
Students can also book private instructors for training at home or special events like employee workshops and conferences. Instructors have different rates and schedules so just send an e-mail or give a call to inquire about booking them.
Did You Know?
First aid for poisoning
If a person starts exhibiting severe signs of poisoning, call for help immediately. While waiting from the emergency medical services (EMS) to arrive, remember these first aid management skills/tips:
- If the victim was poisoned by fumes, bring him or her to fresh air immediately
- If the victim swallowed poison, remove anything remaining in the oral cavity
- If you suspect a household cleaner or chemical was used, check the bottle and read instructions for poisoning management
- Call the regional poison center for help
- Remove clothing and objects near the victim that has spilled poison on them
- If poison got into the eyes or on the skin, flush with lukewarm water for 20 minutes until help arrives
- Take any containers of poison ingested to the hospital