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First Aid and CPR training made easy. We also deliver private group training across Nova Scotia. Our training style is simple and effective. Train local.

Basic and Intermediate First Aid
Mental Health First Aid
Marine Basic First Aid
CPR/AED Level C • Basic Life Support
Youth courses

Weekly courses • braveheartfirstaid.com/courses BraveHeart First Aid is an independent First Aid training provider headquartered in the Annapolis Valley, with our main training centre in Kentville and pop-up training locations in Yarmouth, Windsor, and Hatchet Lake. We offer clear, practical First Aid and CPR training focused on real skills people can confidently use. Our instructors are knowledgeable, engaging, and hands-on, creating a supportive learning environment where participants feel comfortable practicing and asking questions. Courses run every week and include Basic (Emergency) First Aid, Intermediate (Standard) First Aid, CPR/AED Level C, Basic Life Support, Marine Basic First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, and youth programs. Public buy-a-seat options and private group bookings are available. Hands-on practice, realistic scenarios, and plenty of time to build confidence. Participants regularly tell us our courses are the most useful and approachable training they’ve taken. Learn with confidence. www.braveheartfirstaid.com/courses

11/05/2026

Planning your next hike, camping trip, or backcountry adventure? Knowing what to do before, during, and after a bear encounter is essential for keeping both you and wildlife safe.

Our Bear Aware: Travelling in Bear Country online course gives you the knowledge and confidence to explore the outdoors responsibly.

What you’ll learn:
🧸 Bear Behaviour: Recognize body language and understand the critical difference between defensive and predatory encounters
⛺️ Prevention Strategies: Master campsite setup, food storage, trail awareness, and simple habits that prevent surprise encounters
🙋🏾‍♀️ Encounter Response: Know exactly how to react—when to back away, when to use bear spray, and the facts behind playing dead vs fighting back
👓 Sightings & Signs: Learn to identify fresh bear activity and properly report sightings

Format: 100% online & self-paced
Time: Approx 1–2 hours
Cost: $25 + HST
Certification: Canadian Red Cross Certified
Whether you’re a hiker, trail runner, camper, angler, or heading out for a weekend walk with the family, make bear safety part of your trip plan

👉 Get certified on your own schedule: https://www braveheartfirstaid com/courses/bear-aware-travelling

11/04/2026

The more people trained to step in, the better the outcome when an emergency strikes.

That’s why Basic (Emergency) First Aid with CPR Level C + AED is our most requested certification—and the exact standard required for most workplaces, coaches, and volunteer roles.

In just one day, you’ll master:
Life-saving CPR for adults, children, and infants
Hands-on, practical use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
Clear protocols for choking, major bleeding, and sudden medical emergencies
No boring lectures—just high-energy, hands-on practice- you leave with real muscle memory and total confidence.

👉 Lock in your spot ♥️

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11/02/2026

The math on cardiac arrest is simple: the more people ready to step in, the more lives get saved.

November is CPR Month across Canada, and this year’s theme centers on one crucial word: confidence. It’s not about having a dusty certificate from years ago—it’s about having the muscle memory to act when seconds count.

Here’s the reality: CPR skills fade if you don't use them. That’s completely normal. The good news? You can shake off the rust in a single afternoon. Get hands-on with a manikin, dial in your depth and tempo with real-time coaching, and leave knowing you're actually ready.

If it’s been a while since your last training, consider this your nudge.

👉 Find your November course date: braveheartfirstaid.com/courses

11/01/2026

Knowing how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can mean the difference between life and death during a sudden cardiac arrest.

We’re offering a FREE 1-hour hands-on AED demo to help you, your team, or your community feel confident and ready to act in an emergency.
What you’ll learn in 1 hour:
•How to recognize sudden cardiac arrest
•Step-by-step AED setup and safe operation
•Basic CPR integration and emergency response steps
• Hands-on practice and Q&A

📅 Promotion Window: Book your demo between now and November 3rd at 4:00 PM.

📍 Location: We come to your facility / office between Halifax and Yarmouth!

Don't wait until an emergency happens—equip yourself with life-saving skills today.

👉 How to Book: Call 902 670 1383 or email [email protected]

11/01/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to spend the school break for your 8- to 12-year-old?
Whether you need plans for Remembrance Day or want to fill those quiet days between Christmas and New Year's, give them the confidence to stay home safely with Brave Start—a fun, interactive half-day workshop in Kentville!

📍 Where: 28 Aberdeen Street, Suite 3, Kentville
🗓️ Dates to Choose From:
Remembrance Day: Wednesday, November 11 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Winter Break: Tuesday, December 29 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Designed for kids starting to spend short stretches on their own, this is active learning—not a boring lecture. Through games, movement, and scenario practice, they’ll master:
Smart door and phone habits
911 essentials and emergency readiness
Online safety guidelines
Simple first aid (handling scrapes without fuss)
Every participant heads home with a certificate, a working booklet, a custom mini first aid kit they assemble themselves, and a belly full of snacks!

👉 Register here: braveheartfirstaid.com/courses/brave-start

10/30/2026

🎃 Have a Brave & Safe Halloween! 🎃
At Braveheart First Aid, we know that the biggest adventures require the best preparation. This Halloween, as your little monsters and heroes take to the streets, keep these essential safety tips in mind:
🌟 Stay Visible: Use reflective tape or glow sticks so drivers can easily spot you.
🔦 Light the Way: Bring a flashlight to navigate dark sidewalks and porches.
👀 Check Your Haul: Inspect all treats for tampering or allergens before anyone takes a bite.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Use the Buddy System: Always trick-or-treat with a group or a trusted adult.
Remember: Being brave means being prepared! Have a wonderful, spooky, and safe night!

10/30/2026

For the nurses, paramedics, dental and clinic staff: BLS is the one certificate that expires every year, not every three. It's an easy one to lose track of in a busy fall.

If your BLS date is in December or January, there are two recert options before the holidays. November 19th & December 10th 2026.

A full BLS course runs the same Fridays, from 9:00 to 3:00, for anyone whose card has already lapsed. It includes Airways and Oxygen and will supply you with those separate Red Cross " Airway" & "Oxygen" Certificates.

braveheartfirstaid.com/courses/basic-life-support

10/28/2026

Doyle Family Farm is supplying the wreaths for this year’s Holiday4Hearts campaign.

Thank you for helping bring holiday cheer to the local organizations that care for our neighbours.

You can take part too. Sponsor a wreath for a local organization and help fund another community defibrillator in the Annapolis Valley:
https://www.braveheartfirstaid.com/holiday4hearts

Photo from our 2024 campaign: wreaths made by Doyle Family Farm.

10/25/2026

Another photo from our 2023 visit to Beehive Adult Service Centre , with the wreath sponsored by Justin Daley Plumbing.

Thank you, Justin, for helping bring Holiday4Hearts to Beehive. The people who sponsor, prepare and deliver these wreaths are what make this a community project.

We're welcoming sponsors for this year's deliveries, December 1–4, 2026. Take part here: https://www.braveheartfirstaid.com/holiday4hearts

10/25/2026

Kentville Lions Club received our fifth Holiday4Hearts automated external defibrillator (AED) and wall cabinet through the 2024 campaign. This handover photo is from January 2025.

This year's wreath sponsorships help fund another community AED after campaign costs.

Sponsor a Holiday Wreath for 2026: https://www.braveheartfirstaid.com/holiday4hearts

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Kentville, NS

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 8pm
Saturday	8am - 8pm
Sunday	8am - 6pm

Telephone

+19026701383

Website

https://www.braveheartfirstaid.com/book, https://www.braveheartfirstaid.com/courses, https://www.braveheartfirstaid.com/

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