welcome to Canyons CPR and First Aid

We are a local, personal and caring community organization with the goal of increasing the capabilities of all community members in the case of possible medical emergencies thru instruction and AHA certification of CPR, rescue breathing, abdominal thrusts, AED, and First Aid.

CLASSES/PACKAGES CONTACT

BLS (Basic Life Support)

This class is for medical providers, EMS, or medical staff.

Class and skill in person

AHA videos are administered in person, then students take an (open book) written exam. Passing score of 85% or higher is required to take the practical skills portion of the class.

CPR

Adult, young adult, and infant manikin
AED

Use and operations
BVM

(Bag Valve Mask) operations and rescue breathing.
Choking rescue

Abdominal thrusts in person

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HeartSaver

This class is for all non medical providers.

Class and skill in person

AHA videos are administered in person, then students take an (open book) written exam. Passing score of 85% or higher is required to take the practical skills portion of the class.

CPR

Adult, young adult, and infant manikin
AED

Use and operations
BVM

(Bag Valve Mask) operations and rescue breathing.
Choking rescue

Abdominal thrusts in person
First Aid

Splinting (short bone)
bleeding control (Pressure bandages)
Epi-pen administration (allergic reactions)
Narcan administration (opioid overdoses)

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BLS Hybrid Class

All participants are required to watch and complete all AHA videos prior to attending the in person skills class.

BLS HYBRID

BLS students are required to bring to practical skills exam their tests papers for scoring in order to move forward to practical skills.

CPR

Adult, young adult, and infant manikin
AED

Use and operations
BVM

(Bag Valve Mask) operations and rescue breathing.
Choking rescue

Abdominal thrusts in person

SCHEDULE A CLASS

HeartSaver Hybrid Class

All participants are required to watch and complete all AHA videos prior to attending the in person skills class.

Heartsaver Hybrid

Students are not required to take any exam in order to move forward to the practical skills portion of the class. If students choose to take the (open book) exam, then it must be passed with a score of 85%.

CPR

Adult, young adult, and infant manikin
AED

Use and operations
BVM

(Bag Valve Mask) operations and rescue breathing.
Choking rescue

Abdominal thrusts in person
First Aid

Splinting (short bone)
bleeding control (Pressure bandages)
Epi-pen administration (allergic reactions)
Narcan administration (opioid overdoses)

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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR ADAM

My name is Adam Kaminer. I am a retired NYC 911 EMS provider with over 15 years in the field. I have delivered 8 babies in the field. I have saved over 24 people post cardiac arrest, and I have pronounced well over 400 people deceased across the span of my career. I have personally responded to well over 26,550 NYC, and Westchester county 911 calls. I am fully committed to bringing CPR and first aid training to our community on a much higher level. I am an authorized American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) and HeartSaver trained instructor.

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Testimonials

I personally worked hand-in-hand closely with Adam for several years while being EMS colleagues. His depth of knowledge and clear communication have always been effective teaching techniques all while having fun. He is able to bring an advanced personal experience down to an enjoyable and relatable comparison to new ones or those needing a refresher. I highly recommend any of his classes, as his personally makes for a unique and memorable experience.

- Dane McCarthy, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-EM, EMT-B

I had the pleasure of being Adam Kaminer's director when he served as an EMT in New York City. Adam was a diligent and responsible team member. His skills as an EMT are top-notch. Adam consistently demonstrated a strong ability and desire to take new employees under his wing to ensure that their skills and knowledge were up to expectation. He made it his mission to make sure they were prepared for the tough work ahead of them. It thrills me to know that Adam is embarking on a new venture, focused on training others. Based on my observations and experiences working with Adam, I strongly recommend him to provide your training needs. He has the knowledge, dedication, and disposition to make you successful.

- Robert P. Prianti, MHA, EMT-P - Senior Director - Emergency Medical Services and Transportation Management Office - Clinical Command Center

I worked with Adam as a Registered Nurse in Oncology. I would recommend Adam’s courses not only because of his extensive work experience in EMS but also because of his obvious dedication to helping people. There is something about Adam’s approach to educating that not only makes me feel comfortable and confident but always makes it fun! I have taken many courses like this throughout my years of working as a Nurse and they can easily become boring and redundant. I cannot wait to take his course and brush up on my skills and have some fun doing it!

- Angela Froias, BSN, R.N. - Lynn Cancer Institute - Boca Raton, FL

Adam's kind and personable nature immediately puts you at ease. He made a boring and serious class topic fun, and easy to learn. I look forward to taking refresher classes with Adam in the future.

- Maria L., PHD - Mount SInai Hospital

I am an EMT in the NYC 911 response system with over a decade of experience responding to emergent and non-emergent calls. I have had numerous partners over the course of my career, Adam Kaminer being the most memorable. He exhibits a calm demeanor, and clear knowledge of the skills that are required for such a highly emotional and volatile situation. With years of experience in both pre-hospital and out-patient care under his belt, Adam is well rounded to both explain and demonstrate any skills he is trying to teach.

- Richard H., EMT-B - Mount Sinai EMS - Brooklyn, NY