About Mark Kascha

First Aid & CPR Instructor Trainer Serving Lethbridge | 30+ Years Experience

Mark Kascha is a first aid and CPR instructor trainer with over 30 years of experience in emergency response, workplace safety, and hands-on training across Canada.

Since beginning his career in 1996, Mark has been involved in all aspects of first aid—from responding to real emergencies to developing training programs used by organizations, workplaces, and safety regulators.

Through his work, he has helped deliver practical, experience-based training to individuals and businesses in Lethbridge and throughout Alberta. 🔗 View LinkedIn Profile

Experience in Aquatics & Emergency Response

Mark’s career started in aquatics, where he gained extensive real-world experience managing emergencies in dynamic and high-risk environments.

His background includes:

Lifeguarding in Vancouver for over a decade (1996–2007)
Working in both municipal and private aquatic facilities
Aquatics leadership roles, including program supervision, development and instruction
Organized and led in-services with advanced triage rescue practice
Experience in pools, waterfronts, and waterparks
Direct involvement in numerous rescues and emergency situations

These experiences continue to shape his practical, real-life approach to first aid training.

🎓 Certifications & Instructor Trainer Roles

Mark holds advanced certifications and instructor trainer designations through several recognized organizations in Canada:

YMCA

Water safety instructor

Lifesaving Society

National Lifeguard (NLS)
Instructor and Instructor Trainer (LSI / NLSIT)
First Aid Instructor Trainer (FAIT)

Canadian Red Cross

Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
Water Safety Instructor Trainer (WSIT)
First Aid Instructor (FAI)
First Aid Instructor Trainer (FAIT)

Workplace & Occupational Training

Workplace Emergency First Aid Instructor (WEFA)
WorkSafeBC OFA Level 1 Instructor

Rescue 7

First Aid Instructor
Instructor Trainer

St. John Ambulance

Occupational First Aid Level 3 (OFA 3), certified multiple times

Education

Mark holds a degree from the University of British Columbia (UBC), which complements his decades of hands-on experience in emergency response, training, and safety program development.

Workplace First Aid & Safety Experience

Mark has extensive experience providing first aid in real workplace and public settings:

Advanced First Aid Attendant in municipal environments for over 5 years
Experience managing incident reporting and safety data systems
Responded to a wide range of emergencies across different environments

His practical experience includes:

Workplace injuries and occupational incidents
Public medical emergencies
Aquatic rescues
High-pressure response scenarios

Collaboration with Medical & Safety Organizations

Mark has worked alongside medical professionals and safety organizations to ensure training reflects real-world needs and current standards.

He has collaborated with:

Medical professionals, provincial medical advisors, emergency room surgeons and nurses
Engineers and workplace safety specialists
Government and regulatory organizations

Including:

WorkSafe BC
WSIB (Ontario)
Manitoba Health
Alberta Occupational Health & Safety

First Aid Training Program Development

Mark has developed and updated multiple first aid and CPR training programs delivered across Canada, including in Alberta.

These programs include:

Basic First Aid
Intermediate First Aid
Advanced First Aid
Infant and Child CPR

Program development is based on:

Real emergency response experience
Regulatory requirements across provinces
Collaboration with industry and medical professionals

Supporting First Aid Training Across Alberta & Canada

Mark’s work has contributed to improving first aid training standards in multiple provinces, including Alberta.

His contributions include:

Supporting safety program development aligned with WSIB and provincial standards
Working with WorkSafe BC and Alberta OH&S frameworks
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Canada

Real-World Experience That Makes a Difference

Mark’s training is grounded in real experience—not just classroom instruction.

Provided first aid in hundreds of real-world situations
Participated in numerous rescues
Volunteered as a first aid provider at community events
Worked in both aquatic and workplace environments

This ensures that students learn:

Practical, real-life skills
How to respond confidently in emergencies
What to expect in real situations—not just theory

Industry Involvement

Mark Kascha has been referenced in discussions and media related to first aid, CPR, and public safety, reflecting his long-standing involvement in the field:

Training Approach

Mark’s approach to first aid training focuses on real-world application.

He emphasizes:

Hands-on learning
Building confidence in emergency situations
Practical decision-making skills
Alignment with Canadian first aid standards

Commitment to Quality & Accuracy

All training and educational content is based on:

Current Canadian first aid guidelines
Recognized safety organizations
Real-world emergency response experience
Ongoing collaboration with industry and medical professionals

Learn From Experience

Training with Lethbridge First Aid means learning from an instructor who has:

Responded to real emergencies
Trained instructors and workplace responders
Helped develop first aid programs across Canada

👉 First aid training built on real experience, professional expertise, and long-term commitment to safety.

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