About Us

Training-1st is a training company that teaches First Aid and CPR courses to individuals and groups, off-site or on-site. We focus our training in the following essential industries such as Health Care, Dentist Offices, Child Care, Manufacturing, Retail, Restaurants and Hospitality. Our trainers prepare individuals with the knowledge and leadership skills to respond safely and manage an emergency scene with confidence.

Training-1st’s teaching guidelines are approved by WSIB and our own high standards. Training-1st is based in Ontario and we offer our courses throughout eastern Ontario and surrounding areas to individuals, groups, and businesses that want quality and relevant training. Book now!

Our Team

Owner and CPR Instructor - Vicki Elliott

Vicki Elliott is our lead trainer and she is certified to teach The Ottawa Paramedic Services First Aid & CPR courses. Vicki’s passion for training and all things First Aid, with her management and training experience was why she developed this platform, a place where First Aid instructors from many different organizations can meet to offer you a range of different courses.

CPR Instructor - Janet Steinman

Hello, my name is Janet Steinman. After receiving my BScN from the University of Ottawa, I starting teaching Nursing at John Abbott College, a CEGEP in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec. I have been teaching the graduating class of our three-year nursing program for the past 16 years. I teach students in the classroom, laboratory & clinical setting.

Prior to becoming a nursing teacher, I worked for 15 years as a bedside nurse in various departments at the Montreal General Hospital. I worked in the Cardiovascular Thoracic (CVT) unit, the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), & the Coronary Intensive Care Unit (CICU).

In addition, I also worked as a primary care paramedic with Urgences-Sante, an ambulance company in Montreal for 10 years. I am also a First Aid/CPR & AED Instructor with three internationally recognizable organizations, the Canadian Red Cross, Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada & St. John Ambulance.

Teaching is my passion & I wish to continue teaching First Aid/CPR & AED courses after my retirement from John Abbott College.

CPR Instructor - Alexa Voltolina

Alexa Voltolina has attended school to become a law enforcement official, working towards a goal of one day being an officer. Since 2018, she has been working security and volunteering consistently for various locations such as Agape, Adopt-a-Street, and CPS Auxiliary. In 2020, Alexa decided to further her skills and experience and begin teaching First Aid and CPR. Still new to the whole experience, she has certifications via Red Cross to not only instruct, but also has Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C and Basic Life Support (HCP). Alexa is very dedicated to her work, always looking for new challenges, and has many experiences to help in classroom settings for people of various needs. Alexa is a great team player and is excited to be joining the Training-1st team.