Holmes Medical Training Team

All of Holmes Medical Training’s instructors have over 10 years of first aid experience, and we have provided first aid training to over 5000 people. Holmes Medical Training prides itself as an equal opportunity employer and enforces eco-friendly practices of administration and records management.  Furthermore, Holmes Medical Training is approved as an organization to deliver first aid training in accordance with federal and provincial regulations. We are recognized by WSIB as a certified first aid training (SFA, EFA, CPR, AED) provider in Ontario. Our training materials and course content have been hand-reviewed by WSIB and are in full compliance. Finally, we are listed as a provider approved to deliver Emergency and Standard First Aid to employers under regulation 1101.

Lorne was born and raised in Dartmouth Nova Scotia where he attended St Mary’s University before he joined the Canadian Army where he served for over 35 years in a variety of operational theatres throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa.  Currently, Lorne follows his passion of scuba diving as a Master Scuba Diver Trainer with the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI). After seeing a need for dive specific first aid instruction Lorne became an instructor with the Divers Alert Network, the leading global agency for dive medicine research and advice to medical practitioners anywhere in the world. Lorne brings knowledge of first aid and passion for safety to Holmes Medical Training 

Abby first became interested in first aid at age fourteen, when starting her training as a lifeguard. Throughout her years as a lifeguard, Abby received an array of certifications, such as: Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, National Lifeguard, airway management, emergency first aid with CPR-B, and Standard first aid with CPR-C. With the City of Ottawa, Abby also taught Red Cross Swim Kids lessons, Bronze medallion, and Emergency first aid with CPR-B. 

Abby quickly realized she had a passion for emergency services training and wanted to incorporate that passion into a long term career. Abby is currently training as a paramedic student at College La Cité, on her way to promising career. 

Abby's biligingualism in French and English, and her advanced first aid training, makes her a true asset to the Holmes Medical Training team.

Joshua is a committed and dedicated professional and Medical Doctor with a proven ability to teach, motivate and direct participants to their best performance by encouraging a positive and energetic environment. Joshua is passionate about teaching and making positive impacts by teaching people to save lives. Joshua loves teaching and always creates an ambiance of learning by demonstrating practical skills and in-depth knowledge. His seven years of experience teaching first aid and his Medical school background makes Joshua a truly valued member of the Holmes Medical Training team.