About Lifesavers First Aid Training
Canadian Red CrossRoy & Lori Bernhardt opened Lifesavers First Aid Training in June 1997
- Why choose Lifesavers? With over 27 years in this business, we are extremely knowledgeable of our programs and regulatory requirements.
- Our Team of Professionals are experienced permanent Instructors who keep up to date with program requirements and are dedicated to providing a safe learning environment for everyone.
- Our goals are to facilitate programs that are engaging and informative.
- We are aware some students may have exam anxiety, learning difficulties or may have prior existing injuries they are concerned about aggravating. Whatever your concern, please call us to see how we can accommodate your specific needs.
- Concerned about program success? Lifesavers will provide free retraining if candidates were unsuccessful in their program. Some conditions apply, please ask us if you have concerns.
- Our school is centrally located downtown Prince George in a renovated church building, with a paved (no fee) parking lot.
- We have plenty of spacious carpeted rooms so we can accommodate large groups.
- We have flexible program dates to meet your scheduling needs. If our dates posted on this website do not meet your needs, please call us to see what we can arrange.
- Courses can be booked as private sessions for your employees.
- Our team can also provide workplace drills/scenarios for your certified Attendants to review their skills. This can be provided at our location or your workplace, or in field/wilderness settings.
- We also travel to communities outside of the Prince George area. If you want programs brought to your community, contact us by phone or email – we will provide a quote for your organization/workplace.
OUR TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS
Roy and Lori Bernhardt
Roy and Lori Bernhardt are experienced Advanced First Aid Instructors. Prior to Instructing first aid, Roy worked in the logging industry as a Skidder Operator/First Aid Attendant & Volunteer Firehall Instructor. With over 35 years of teaching experience Roy applies practical knowledge in his program delivery of Advanced First Aid, Fire Suppression and ATV/UTV courses.
Lori has taught first aid programs for over 25 years specializing in Advanced AED & CPR programs. Prior to instructing Lori worked in health care settings. Being in charge of a 40 bed facility while on shift plus working in a variety of psychiatric and long term care facilities across the province, provided practical knowledge of a variety of medical emergencies. Both Roy and Lori enjoy the outdoors, sharing fun activities with family & friends and their son Steven who is now a young adult.
Fraser Burrows
Fraser primarily instructs the Advanced First Aid Program, (previously called Level 3). He took his first Level 3 course at the age of 16 and became a qualified cadet leader and Instructor as a teenager. Fraser has taught Worksafe BC first aid programs for over 20 years. His prior experience as a First Aid Attendant and 5 years with the BC Ambulance service have provided him with practical knowledge of first aid emergencies. Fraser’s hobbies include theatrical display for non profit organizations as well as reconstructing movie memorabilia for sales online.
Tabitha Dumas
Tabitha instructs a wide variety of WorksafeBC and Canadian Red Cross programs as well as several safety courses: WHMIS, TDG, Bear/Cougar Aware. Tabitha specializes in facilitating advanced AED/CPR classes and WorksafeBC Intermediate First Aid, (previously Level 2). She conducts workplace mock scenario drill sessions for certified employees to practice their first aid skills. Prior to teaching first aid, Tabitha was employed at several workplaces as a First Aid Attendant providing her with both experience and practical knowledge of first aid emergencies. When she’s not at work, Tab can be found hiking or snowshoeing depending on the season.
Alex Wendland
Alex instructs a wide variety of both Worksafe BC and Canadian Red Cross programs. He also facilitates safety programs such as WHMIS, TDG, and Bear/Cougar Aware. Alex’s background as an outdoor enthusiast and volunteer services with Scouts Canada provided him with practical first aid and wilderness survival skills. When not outdoors, Alex would likely be found at home cuddling his cat.
