Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics Blog

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What are the Different Levels of First Aid & CPR/AED?

You're required to be First Aid and CPR/AED certified for your job, but do you know what the different levels of First Aid and CPR entail?

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How Much is First Aid Training in Ontario?

First Aid & CPR training is a great way to learn amazing life-saving skills. But how much is a First Aid training course?

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How Long is First Aid and CPR Valid in Ontario?

You're interested in becoming First Aid and CPR certified, but how long is First Aid and CPR valid for in Ontario? Always keep your certificate up-to-date!

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What Is Psychological First Aid?

Recovering from an injury is one thing, but how do you recover from trauma? There are 5 advantages of psychological first aid training to help you heal.

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Methods to Manually Stabilize a Patient’s Head

As a first responder, it's important to know how to stabilize a patient's head after a spine or neck injury. There are many effective methods for stabilization.

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7 Important Steps of CPR

If you come across someone who requires CPR, do you know how to help them? Follow these important steps of CPR and provide the victim with a fighting chance.

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First Aid for Mental Health

How do you provide first aid for mental health conditions? If you see someone suffering from anxiety, depression, etc, help them with these easy steps!

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What Are The Canadian C-Spine Rules?

The Canadian C-Spine Rule is used by responders and healthcare providers to determine damage to the neck and spine. When do you use the Canadian C-Spine Rule?

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Controlling Life-Threatening External Bleeding

Bleeding can lead to a complex chain of events. How do you control life-threatening external bleeding? Being certified in First Aid & CPR will prepare you!