NexAid
About NexAid
Professional first aid training and certification services under CommUnity Nexus, dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations with life-saving skills.
Our Mission
At NexAid, we believe that everyone should have access to quality first aid training. Our mission is to provide comprehensive, accessible, and professional emergency response education that empowers individuals to save lives and make a difference in their communities.
As part of CommUnity Nexus, we are committed to building stronger, safer communities through education, training, and preparedness.
Our Values
- • Excellence in training and instruction
- • Accessibility for all community members
- • Continuous improvement and innovation
- • Community-focused approach
What We Offer
AHA Certification
- • Basic Life Support (BLS)
- • Heartsaver CPR AED
- • Heartsaver First Aid
- • Healthcare Provider courses
Red Cross Training
- • BLS equivalent courses
- • Heartsaver equivalent training
- • Babysitting safety classes
- • Community-focused programs
Special Programs
- • Stop the Bleed training
- • Custom group training
- • Corporate wellness programs
- • School and organization training
Our Story: CommUnity Nexus
From Radio Operators to Community Builders
CommUnity Nexus began in 2015 with a small group of ham radio operators who wanted to do more than just meet and talk about radio. We launched DSARC – the Do Something Amateur Radio Club – because we were enthusiastic, community-minded, and ready to get outside, get involved, and make a difference.
While other clubs focused on presentations and knowledge-sharing, we wanted to focus on action: helping our community prepare, supporting public safety, and having fun through events and outings. By 2018, we were participating in or hosting over 20 events each year—from parades and races to field exercises, trainings, and community outings.
Growth and Evolution
As our members worked together, we discovered we had more in common than just ham radio. Many of us were already passionate about STEM, robotics, rocketry, electronics, IT, engineering, security, preparedness, and safety. We realized that ham radio is the perfect gateway into many of these fields.
We also saw the natural tie-in with preparedness and safety training—not just radio skills, but also CPR, First Aid, AED, and Stop the Bleed programs. These ensure our community is ready for emergencies of all kinds, from wildfires to winter storms.
Our Mission
Innovation & Learning
- • Create makerspace and classroom facilities in Palouse
- • Provide STEM opportunities for youth and adults
- • Integrate emerging technologies with rural life
- • Support local industries and trades
Preparedness & Safety
- • Deliver comprehensive safety training
- • Build community resilience and readiness
- • Support public safety communications
- • Ensure affordable access to training
Community Expertise
Our board and core members bring expertise from across the spectrum: Fire/EMS, Search and Rescue, IT and IT Security, Computer Programming, and Engineering. Together, we provide both the technical foundation and the real-world emergency experience to serve the community.
Emergency Services
Fire/EMS and Search & Rescue experience
Technology
IT Security, Programming, and Engineering
Community
Rural living and neighbor support
Building the Future
CommUnity Nexus is about doing something—for ourselves, for each other, and for the future. From teaching kids robotics, to training neighbors in preparedness, to supporting public safety with radio communications, we are building a stronger, smarter, and more resilient rural community.
We want to equip our community with knowledge, skills, and confidence—to both embrace new technology and to be ready for whatever challenges come our way.
Ready to Learn Life-Saving Skills?
Join the others in your community who have gained confidence and skills through our training programs.