Holly is a certified First Aid Instructor and individual affiliate through the Lifesaving Society BC/Yukon branch.
In 2015, Holly joined her sister Jill Colpitts and became co-owner of Safe Beginnings First Aid.
Safe Beginnings First Aid is Canada’s leading provider of infant and toddler-focused safety courses; with over 8000 caregivers and professionals trained by them since late 2016. Public courses are scheduled each month all across the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Sea-to-Sky areas.
Infant/Child CPR, Choking and Injury Prevention
This 2-hour course focuses on CPR and choking for infants and children, as well as injury prevention for when babies become mobile.
Know what to do if an infant or child:
- Goes unconscious
- Stops breathing
- Begins to choke
A discussion on injury prevention for small children is included.
This course is for knowledge only and no certification will be awarded. If you are needing certification, please refer to the 5-hour course or any of the other courses listed below.
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Resources | Electronic Course Package |
| Pricing | Public courses: $40-45 + GST per participant, depending on venue. Private courses, please enquire via Safe Beginnings. |
| Certification | n/a |
ONLINE Infant/Child CPR, Choking and Injury Prevention
In 2019, we adapted our most popular course, Infant/Child CPR, Choking and Injury Prevention, into a video-based, at-your-own-pace online course – accessible anytime, anywhere!
| Duration | At-your-own-pace; but approximately 2-hours |
| Resources | Electronic Course Package |
| Pricing | $39 for 30 days of access $59 for 365 days of access |
| Certification | n/a |
First Aid for the Infant and Toddler years
This 5-hour course is designed specifically for new families.
All the content of the Infant/Child CPR course is included: CPR and choking for infants and children, as well as injury prevention for when babies become mobile.
Know what to do if an infant or child:
- Goes unconscious
- Stops breathing
- Begins to choke
First aid items discussed include common toddler injuries such as bleeding, burns, bee stings and seizures. Heart attack, stroke, and use of AEDs (defibrillators) are also discussed – making this a great course for the whole family.
| Duration | 5 hours |
| Resources | Electronic Course Package + Canadian CPR Manual (Lifesaving Society) |
| Pricing | Public courses: $80 + GST per participant, depending on venue. Private courses, please enquire via Safe Beginnings. |
| Certification | CPR-C/AED, Valid for 3 years |
Other First Aid Courses (private bookings available upon request)
- Emergency First Aid (8 hours)
- Emergency First Aid for Childcare (8-10 hours)
Registration for all public courses, and enquiries about private courses, are via the Safe Beginnings First Aid website.