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AED’s: We Can Save More Lives With Easy Access and Training
Why people need to support PAD (Public Access Defibrillation) programs in our communities. Your head hits the cold sidewalk with a sickening thud, and thoughts flash briefly across your mind, Am I dying? Will somebody save me? It’s a cold winter morning. You’re on your way to work feeling nervous, shaky and slightly nauseous.…
The Four Best Ways to Deal With Stroke FAST
Learn them now and practice with a friend — you may save a life one day Globally, 1 in 4 adults over the age of 25 will have a stroke in their lifetime. Over 13 million people will have a stroke each year and around 5.5 million people will die as a result. After a stroke, 1.9…
Three Good Reasons Your 11-15-Year-Old Child Needs Babysitting Training
1. Babysitting young children is an enormous responsibility. When a child becomes a babysitter, they need to understand that when they look after a baby or young child, they have another person’s life in their hands. Little ones are vulnerable, unpredictable and accident-prone, and a babysitter cannot afford to let their guard down for a…
Canadian Red Cross Stay Safe! Virtual Training – Frequently Asked Questions
Stay Safe! Training, also referred to as Online Stay Safe! Training or Home Alone Training has become very popular during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Canadian Red Cross developed the virtual home alone safety course as a response to concerns from parents about children attending in-person group classes. The course offers basic first aid and safety…
Opioid Overdose: Four Things We Can Do Today to Stop Senseless Deaths
While experts work on long-term solutions to the opioid epidemic, the rest of us can take action now to save lives. The world is struggling with two major health emergencies: COVID-19 and the opioid epidemic. While COVID-19 is constantly in our thoughts, the opioid epidemic may not be top of mind for most. But,…
WorkSafeBC Accepts Red Cross Blended Standard First Aid as OFA Level 1 Equivalent
Did you know WorkSafeBC accepts Canadian Red Cross Blended Standard First Aid as OFA Level 1 equivalent? How does Blended Standard First Aid benefit employers? Instead of employees taking two full days off work to attend a classroom-based course, they are now out of the workplace for a single day. This reduces the need for…
Online Babysitting Training – Frequently Asked Questions
Virtual Babysitting Training, also referred to as Online Babysitting Training has become very popular during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Canadian Red Cross developed the Virtual Babysitting course as a response to concerns from parents about children attending in-person group classes. Red Cross Babysitting Training includes basic first aid and caregiving skills for youth aged 11–15…
A Shocking Experience Taught Me a Valuable Safety Lesson
When I got up that morning, I wasn’t expecting to wind up electrocuted and left for dead. The consequences of a careless mistake taught me a valuable safety lesson, and by sharing it with others, I hope to save some lives. Everything seemed to be going smoothly that fateful day until I heard, Zzzt…
WorkSafeBC Accepts Red Cross Blended Emergency First Aid as OFA 1 Equivalent
BC employers will be happy with a recent announcement from the Canadian Red Cross. Effective June 15, 2020, WorkSafeBC accepts Canadian Red Cross Blended Emergency First Aid as OFA Level 1 equivalent. What is Emergency First Aid? Emergency First Aid is a Canadian Red Cross training course that includes essential lifesaving first aid and CPR…
Psychological First Aid Can Save Lives
Who can benefit from Psychological First Aid training? First aid for the mind is just as important as first aid for the body. Like physical first aid, psychological first aid training can save lives. Individuals suffering from high-stress levels, burnout and suicidal thoughts are at an all-time high in areas such as workplaces, schools, indigenous…