Standard First Aid Training in Grande Prairie

Standard First Aid Training in Grande Prairie
Standard First Aid Training in Grande Prairie

Grande Prairie First Aid is the leading provider of workplace approved standard first aid training in Northern Alberta. It offers quality training programs for extremely affordable rates and flexible schedules. Students can choose from the Grande Prairie First Aid website, a complete list of classes and use the online registration form to sign up for a class. There is no other training  provider that has better prices than Grande Prairie First Aid. Learn the skills to manage various emergency scenarios, receive workplace approved certification and enhance your career by attending standard first aid training in Grande Prairie.

Enrolment for Standard First Aid in Grande Prairie

Prospective students can use the registration form on the website to complete their sign up. Other ways to enrol include e-mails, telephone calls, and walk-ins during business hours in any of the facilities. There are several high end training centers throughout Alberta, all easily accessible by public and private transportation.

Affordable Rates and Course Prices

Grande Prairie First Aid offers the cheapest rates in the area. Rates are inclusive of all extra fees – taxes, certification, and St Mark James training manuals. Students don’t have to worry about additional expenses incurred while training. Should a student be unable to complete a program, he or she will receive a complete refund of the fees, as long as a 72-hour notice is given beforehand.

Quality Training Programs

Standard first aid training programs cover a wide ground of topics, including but not limited to: the emergency medical services (EMS) system, wound care, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillation (AED). AEDs are machines that are attached to the chest and supply the heart with needed shock. Stand-alone or CPR/AED only classes are also available. These first aid programs are around 15-16 hours long.

CPR and AED Only Classes

There are three levels that a student can choose from (A, C, and HCP), lasting 4, 5, and 6 hours long respectively.

Private In-House and At Office Courses

All trainers are certified by St Mark James so you are assured of quality training. Students can book them for special at-home training, or workshops and conferences. Instructors have different rates and schedules so just give a call or send an e-mail to inquire about them.

St Mark James Certification

Training room
Training room

To pass a class, a student needs the following:

  • At least 75 percent on the written exam
  • Good demonstration of skills
  • Complete attendance

All students receive certificate cards once they pass a class. They can request wall-mount certificates as well. All certificates are only valid for three years and have to be renewed after. Recertification classes are available twice weekly. First aid recertification is 6-8 hours long, inclusive of CPR level C recertification.

Did You Know?

First aid for treating mild insect bites

  • Move to a safer area without any insects to avoid more stings.
  • Remove the stinger (if there is one) stuck to your skin. You can flick it away using a card or stiff piece of paper.
  • Use a cold pack on the affected area. This will help with pain and swelling.
  • You can take an over-the-counter pain reliever.
  • Apply topical analgesic/soothing cream for the itching.
  • Take an antihistamine if you have a history of allergic reactions to insect bites.