Once you have been CPR certified you’ll need to keep in mind that the certificate is valid for 3 years only. After that, the certification is no longer in effect. Getting re-certified for CPR is fast and easy as long as you take the course while your certificate is still valid. Keep an eye...
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In our first aid and CPR/AED certification courses offered, we teach our students how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). An AED is an extremely sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, medical device that is used in the event of a cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops pumping blood around the body. The...
READ MOREWhat is First Aid? How to Get First Aid CPR Certificate in Canada
What is first aid and why is it so vitally important? First aid is emergency care given immediately to an ill or injured person. The purpose of first aid is to minimize injury and future disability. In serious cases, first aid may be necessary to keep the person alive. When you understand first aid,...
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