Your dedicated partner for safety training and healthcare education in Hawaii.
Rooted in a commitment to our community, we provide a comprehensive range of courses designed to empower individuals with the vital skills needed to save lives and pursue rewarding careers in the healthcare field.
From foundational CPR and first aid certifications for everyday heroes to advanced medical training like BLS, ACLS, CNA, and CCMA, our experienced instructors deliver engaging, hands on learning experiences. With a proven track record of student success, our programs are designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to excel in your chosen field.
Whether you are looking to gain the confidence to respond in an emergency, equip your workplace with essential safety skills, or embark on a fulfilling healthcare career, Island CPR is here to guide you. We are passionate about building a safer and healthier Hawaii, one skilled individual at a time. Join us and become empowered to make a real difference.
Meet Our Instructors
Kara Osada-D’Avella
Owner and Instructor trainer for CPR and First Aid, Kara has over 19 years experience teaching CPR and First Aid, Lifeguard, learn to swim and more. Kara began KonaCPR (Now IslandCPR) as she saw a need for quality CPR and First Aid training in Hawaii.
Background:
Kara moved to Hawaii in 1999 to go to college at UH-Hilo in Marine Science and Biology. Kara finished a double major, then went on to get her masters in Tropical Conservation Biology and Environmental Science. Kara worked in marine conservation with DAR, NOAA, CORAL Reef alliance and other groups for over 16 years. After the birth of her child, Wyatt, Kara moved to running IslandCPR fulltime to have better flexibility in her schedule while raising a child.
Kara has worked as a Diving safety officer and Instructor with NAUI and Assistant instructor with PADI bring her to teaching. She now holds certificates from American Heart Association as an instructor trainer in Basic Life Support, through American Red Cross as a Water Safety instructor trainer (WSIT) and Lifeguard instructor trainer (LGIT). Kara also holds an instructor with HSI in active shooter training AVIRT and Divers Alert Network (DAN) for emergency oxygen.
Kara passion to be able to bring quality training to Hawaii continues to grow with goals of making training easier, more affordable and requiring less downtime for business as she has become a distributor for CPRCart products!
Kara is so grateful for the support she has received to grow KonaCPR to IslandCPR and begin offering many high quality Safety and Medical classes to the community with the help of our new instructors.
When not teaching Kara and her family love to travel and give back volunteering at Hakala’u national bird reserve or SCUBA diving and hiking!
Annette Carr
Annette is an RN and our Hawaii State Approved Certified Nurse Aide Instructor, Medical Assistant Instructor and American Heart Association BLS Instructor. Annette has a wealth of knowledge and experience in teaching medical classes for students ranging from High School through continuing education medical professionals. Annette is passionate about the education of Hawaii residents and the opportunity to give back to our community via trained CNA and MA professionals.
Bruce Haselrig
Origins and Foundation
Born, adopted, and raised in Western Pennsylvania, Bruce Haselrig Jr. grew up in a family where excellence wasn't just encouraged — it was expected. Surrounded by relatives who excelled across a wide range of professions, Bruce was driven early on to push himself to the highest levels of achievement.
Fire Service Career
After relocating to Cincinnati, Ohio, and working as a retail manager, Bruce felt a deeper calling — a desire to serve others in a meaningful way. That calling led him to the West Chester Fire Department, where he proudly served as a professional firefighter for 15 years. As a member of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Bruce earned credentials as a Paramedic, Inspector, and CLC, answering countless calls and walking into danger so others could walk out safely.
Critical Care Paramedic
Throughout his fire service career and beyond, Bruce built an extraordinary 25-year career as a Critical Care Paramedic, developing an elite level of clinical knowledge and field experience that few possess. After sustaining a career-ending injury in the line of duty, Bruce relocated to Hawai'i to care for family members — and in doing so, rediscovered his greatest passion: teaching.
EMS Instructor
Today, Bruce channels decades of frontline emergency experience into his role as an EMS Instructor, training the next generation of first responders and healthcare providers. His areas of instruction include: ◆ Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) ◆ Basic Life Support (BLS) ◆ Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) ◆ First Aid and CPR ◆ Additional Medical Education Programs
Beyond the Classroom
When he's not in the classroom, Bruce puts his pitmaster skills to work running Rig's Island BBQ popups locally in Kailua-Kona. Combining his firefighter grit with island-inspired flavors, Bruce brings the same passion and dedication to the smoker that he brings to everything else in life.
Cassidy Stillwell
CPR, Lifeguard, Medical Assistant, and Swim Instructor, with 14 years of experience, specializing in wilderness and aquatic safety.
Cassidy began his career in safety here in Kailua-Kona. In 2012 at 18 years old he began working at an ocean adventure summer camp based out of Captain Cook as a water safety staff member, keeping students safe during dive, snorkel, and surf excursions.
At the age of 20 he moved to Austin, Tx and went into public service, working first as a Lifeguard then later as a Lifeguard Instructor and facility supervisor at Barton Springs Pool. Later he went on to become a Park Ranger and Forestry Specialist before leaving the big city behind to spend two months hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail, crossing the entire cascade mountain range on foot before moving back to the Big Island in 2024.
Cassidy also loves volunteering and giving back to his community. He served a 6-month term of service in the Texas Conservation Corps, where he built hiking trails, did wildfire mitigation, and completed invasive species removal and habitat restoration projects. He also served for three years in the Texas State Guard in a medical response unit, specializing in disaster response and mass evacuation. He went on multiple deployments to severe weather events to support his community during times of need. He now looks forward to serving the community here on Big Island as a member of the Community Emergency Response Team.
When he’s not training student in rescue skills, Cassidy spends his time with his daughters, out on a hiking trail, or playing in the waves at Magic Sands.