Get Re-Certified for CPR
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 After that, the certification is no longer in effect.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 on …
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First-Aid for Gunshot Wounds
Anyone that goes hunting should be aware of the different types of gunshot wounds that can occur and learn the proper first-aid measures to take. As well, although it’s disturbing to think about, we should also arm ourselves with the first-aid techniques for gunshots as citizens due to the violence that can occur on the …
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First-Aid for Chest Pain
Chest pain can occur for a variety of reasons. Any type of chest pain, however, that lasts for 15 minutes or longer should be taken seriously. As soon as chest pain starts, a careful assessment must be made and paramedics should be called immediately if a heart attack or any type of heart problem is …
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5 First-Aid Tips That You Need to Know Now!
It’s always best to try to prevent injuries as much as possible, but it’s inevitable that from time to time you’ll run into an injured person that needs your assistance. Here are 5 of the most important first-aid tips for minor injuries that you should know. Minor Burns Rinse burns with cold water before …
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First-Aid for Fractures and Broken Bones
When a bone is broken it is either cracked or has broken into several pieces. This is also commonly known as a fracture and can be caused by violent trauma, an accident or a sports injury. Thankfully, they usually aren’t considered to be a life-threatening situation but medical care is required immediately. …
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First-Aid for Electric Shock
An electric shock can happen anywhere at any time and when you least expect it. Whether it is due to a faulty wire or an appliance becoming wet, it’s important that you know how to deal with these types of shocks since they are much different than regular burns. The extent of the injury …
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First-Aid Kits for Boats
With the summer in full swing, you may be planning on going boating while the weather is hot. If this is the case, you should make sure that you’re fully equipped with a first-aid kit for any minor or major emergencies. In some cases first-aid can save a person’s life while other times it …
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How to Prevent Burns from Playground Equipment
During the summer months many parents head to the playground during the day to give their children the chance to play. There are burn hazards involved with the playground, however, since a lot of the equipment is made of metal. When this metal is exposed to the heat of the sun, it can get extremely …
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The Most Common Illnesses and Injuries of the Summer
Summer is a great time to get outside to enjoy the weather but this is also the time of the year when specific illnesses and injuries are more common. People are playing sports, walking through the woods and enjoying the water, which can all lead to certain injuries and illnesses. Here are 10 …
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What Is Exercise-Associated Hyponatremia?
Exercise-associated hyponatremia is a condition that is experienced after long-term physical exertion. It is mainly experienced by athletes that are competing in triathlons, marathons and other athletic events. Climbers and hikers can also fall victim to this disorder. In a sense, It can be considered to be the opposite of dehydration as it is linked …
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Blended Learning means on-line / in-class training. Instead of doing two full days in class, you would complete half the course at home or office and the other half in-class. Participants must first complete the self-paced online component, which includes a knowledge evaluation, then successfully complete an Instructor-led classroom component (skills practice and evaluation session) in order to achieve certification. Currently, we offer Standard First Aid CPR/AED C or HCP and CPR/AED C or HCP.
Heart to Heart offers a few varieties of discounts.
When you choose a course and date you will see a drop-down menu listing our Student Discount prices. Be sure to click on the Student Discount price and bring your student ID or any proof you are a student to the course.
In the same drop-down menu you will see our "Bring A Friend" prices - if you have even more friends that want to come, please contact our office and we will either honour the same price or extend an even better discount.
If you organize a group and have over 8 participants, we can come to your location. Inquire with our office and we will send your desired course description with our group price breakdowns - basically, the more participants you have, the cheaper the price. For groups less than 7 participants, we can book your group into any of our public courses, and you will still receive a great discount. For more information, see Group Bookings or Book a Group above OR contact our office.