A heart attack can happen anytime, would you know what to do? Do you know the signs and symptoms of a stroke? Would you know what to do if someone had an environmental emergency such as hypothermia or frost bite? Learn how to manage and recognize these issues and many more by taking a CPR and first aid course. If you’re looking for the best training service provider of CPR and first aid training in Alberta, Lethbridge First Aid is the best choice. They offer quality training by St Mark James certified instructors in high-end training facilities throughout Alberta. The Lethbridge First Aid website has a complete list of available classes, rates, and schedules. Choose a program and enroll today by visiting First Aid and CPR Training courses in Lethbridge!
Register for a Course Online
In Lethbridge Alberta only two providers offer online registration for OH&S approved first aid and CPR courses. Those two providers are St. Johns Ambulance and a St Mark James Training provider, Lethbridge First Aid. There are a handful of other providers such as NOSH safety, Safety Simplified and the YMCA but they do not offer online registration or have customer service representatives available 7 days a week to help with registration.
What’s’ the Difference Between Basic and Emergency First Aid?
In 2023 new Canadian CSA standards came out advising all providers that the emergency first aid certificates were to change names to basic first aid. This is why most providers have already changed the name of the course from emergency to basic first aid. The course is essentially the same but the name has changed.
What’s the Difference Between Standard and Intermediate First Aid?
In 2023 new Canadian CSA standards came out advising all providers that the standard first aid certificates were to change names to intermediate first aid. This is why most providers have already changed the name of the two day course from standard to intermediate first aid.
What’s the Difference Between CPR HCP and Basic Life Support (BLS)?
Somewhere along the way in the 2020 all Canadian providers changed the name of CPR HCP courses to basic life support, also known as BLS. It is essentially the same course with a few very minor tweaks and a different name on the certificate. All else remains the same!
Did You Know?
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurologic condition where the connections in the brain begin to degenerate and die. This causes gradual memory and skill loss, often associated with dementia. The difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia is that dementia’s only symptoms are memory loss and forgetfulness. Alzheimer’s is progressive, meaning the symptoms worsen over time. As a first aid rescuer, you should recognize the following signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s.
- Depression
- Withdrawal and isolation
- Mood swings
- Distrust
- Irritability
- Aggression
- Sleeping habit changes
- Wandering
- Delusions
Learn about psychological issues and mental health disorders when you register for a first aid and CPR course today.