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Whichever level of First Aid and CPR training you need, on completing the course, you earn a Canadian Red Cross approved certificate. The skills and life-saving techniques you learn are invaluable, whether part of a work requirement or just to help others. When training at Coast2Coast, your First Aid certification is valid for three years.
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Summer is about to begin in Ontario which means the bees are out! Bees play an important role in our world by pollinating our plants so we can eat. Without bees, we would not have the diversity of food we have today. Bees are a necessary insect in our world which is why it is so important to save them!
Unfortunately, many people are afraid of bees because they can sting. It is important to keep in mind that bees typically only sting if they are trying to protect themselves or their nest. Wasps, on the other hand, are more likely to sting and are often confused with bees.
Most people have no adverse reactions when stung by a bee, except for the initial stinging, pain, and redness. However, anyone allergic to bee stings can suffer severe symptoms from the allergic reaction. Multiple bee stings or an allergic reaction constitute a medical emergency, requiring an immediate medical response. In this blog, we will discuss what to do when stung by a bee.
Bee stingers are barbed, and when they sting, it is usually left behind in the skin. From the moment a person is stung, the sting releases venom into the skin for up to a minute. The pain and swelling people feel are caused by the proteins in the poison. Some people are also allergic to hornets, wasps, yellow jackets, and it’s always good to run tests to determine what allergies a person has, helping to prevent placing them at risk if stung.
In some people, this venom triggers a severe reaction in their immune system, causing it to produce immunoglobulin E (IgE). IgE is an antibody used by the body to fight viruses and parasites, and when released in response to the sting, allergic reactions like swelling, hives, and breathing problems.
Sometimes, reactions to a bee’s sting can differ. Therefore, it’s best to look out for the reaction signs to the sting.
Treatment for bee stings depends on the severity of the reaction. After a bee sting, a person should calmly walk away from the area to avoid another sting. If the bee’s stinger is in the skin, the best way to remove it is to scrape it out, but never use a tweezer because this pushes more venom into the area.
If the bee’s stinger is in the skin, the best way to remove it is to scrape it away with a plastic card (such as a credit card). Next, wash the sting area with clean water before applying a cold pack. The cold pack will control swelling. Be careful not to freeze the skin, though. Place a cloth between the affected area and cold pack.
Painkillers can relieve the pain, and an antihistamine reduces itchiness and inflammation. These symptoms should only last a few days. Scratching the area can make the itching and swelling worse and increase the risk of infecting the sting area. Continue monitoring the sting for allergic reactions or anaphylaxis.
In most cases, reactions of the immune system go unnoticed as the body defends against antigens. However, when there is a severe or anaphylactic shock, the immune system has an explosive reaction. Typically, anaphylaxis will begin within a few minutes of the sting or up to 30 minutes. Rarely will you suffer from anaphylaxis hours later.
In a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), an epinephrine injection (adrenaline) helps reduce the severity. Bee stings can sometimes cause cardiac arrest within minutes in those allergic to them. Emergency responders will often administer oxygen, and once at the hospital, doctors may also administer intravenous fluids.
The symptoms of anaphylaxis include skin reactions, constricted airways resulting in breathing difficulties, nausea, dizziness, and wheezing. People with known bee allergies usually carry an EpiPen (an epinephrine injection device) and use it immediately after a sting.
Most people can administer the EpiPen injection themselves on the outer thigh, even through clothing if needed. If they cannot, in the absence of a first responder, anyone with the proper training can help them to administer the adrenaline to help save a life in an emergency involving an allergic reaction.
People can suffer from an epinephrine overdose, so never administer more than two doses after each other. The signs of an overdose are difficulty breathing and irregular heartbeat.
After anaphylaxis, the person needs medical attention and should be cautious for at least 48 hours. They must also remember to get their new EpiPen since they can never leave home without it.
Bee venom and other poisons are a real danger. First Aid training can help protect you and others by knowing what to do when faced with cases like these, whether the symptoms are mild or severe.
Our Standard First Aid training at Coast2Coast encompasses the training required to help in several emergencies, including those involving bee stings. Complete your training in an Online Blended format! Learn theory online prior to attending a one-day in-class training session. Select your area and register today.
Defibrillators or Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are devices that deliver a life-saving shock to someone suffering from cardiac arrest. The electric shock from the defibrillator passes through the chest wall to the heart, often giving a person in cardiac arrest a chance to survive.
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Healthcare professionals learn CPR, First Aid, and Basic Life Support training to help save people in health and other emergencies. However, CPR and First Aid training courses are also compulsory in different places of employment. Many citizens also learn these skills in their private capacity to offer their assistance whenever and wherever required.
Once you have completed your training in any of these lifesaving disciplines, you receive a certificate that proves your skills. Depending on the training, the certificate’s validity has an expiration date, and it is essential to keep the certificate up-to-date by taking the recertification training.
All these first response disciplines, whether to assist someone with a cut, bruise, cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis, choking, drowning, etc., are based on having the skills required to apply the techniques to help the person until professional help arrives.
We are an aging society, and the generation of Baby Boomers is now increasingly reaching the age where they may require medical assistance. The risk of exposure to viruses, infections, and environmental illnesses has also increased in recent years. First Aid and CPR are essential for helping an unconscious person or someone with an injury.
Using the proper techniques can save a life and improve the person’s chances of recovery. CPR and First Aid training is inexpensive and requires just a few hours, ensuring that you have the skills to help in any situation.
However, once you complete the training, you must consider that retraining and recertification are essential to keeping your skills refreshed. Workplaces and school programs often require employees and students to maintain valid certificates. Regular certificate updates benefit you because you retain the confidence to practice your lifesaving skills while also learning any new developments and techniques to save lives.
According to WSIB Ontario, First Aid training requirements differ in the workplace. These requirements include the number of people and type of First Aid training required and depend on several conditions. These include the number of shifts, people per shift, and the kind of business activity.
If a company does not use dangerous equipment or chemicals, the required number of employees usually take only Emergency First Aid training. Other companies must provide Standard First Aid training to the prescribed number of employees per shift if they work under more dangerous conditions.
Generally, if less than five employees work per shift, one employee per shift requires valid Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C training and certification. For companies with more than five employees per shift, at least one employee must have a valid Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C certificate.
At some workplaces, the requirements are annual recertification, even if the certificate is valid for three years.
Renew your skills with our recertification courses at Coast2Coast! Keep your knowledge up to date and ensure you’re ready to respond in emergencies. Our expert instructors will guide you through the latest techniques and best practices.
Don’t forget the validity period of your First Aid, CPR, or Basic Life Support certification, especially if the certificate is a requirement under Ontario’s Regulation 1101 for your workplace.
CPR or cardiopulmonary training does not include any first aid training. The various levels of CPR training teach candidates how to recognize and respond to breathing emergencies like cardiac arrest, choking, drowning, etc. One of the major learnings would be the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). CPR certificates are valid for three years, but can be recertified multiple times regardless. You need to retake the training and receive a new certificate before the old one expires.
Our Canadian Red Cross Emergency and Standard First Aid & CPR/AED certificates issued by Coast2Coast are valid for three years.
Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Recertification – Standard First Aid & CPR/AED recertification training must be completed before the certificate expires; otherwise, it is invalid. Once you complete the one-day renewal course, your certificate indicates the recertification. After the expiry of the Standard First Aid & CPR/AED recertification, you must complete the full training course again. Training must be alternated between a full course and the Recertification course.
Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED – According to WSIB in Ontario, Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C courses can not be recertified. Before the expiry of this certificate, you need to register for the full training course. The online blended format is an ideal training, allowing you to complete half the training online followed by a 5-hour in-class section.
Basic Life Support is the intensive training required by people working in healthcare and rescue services. BLS certificates are only valid for one year. Full training is required each time because of the ever-changing duties of these professionals who usually work in fast-paced and demanding environments.
Remember, if your Standard First Aid Certificate is about to expire, you need to complete the recertification training before to ensure its validity. All other certificates require you to do the training again. Whatever your CPR and First Aid certification needs, Coast2Coast offers various recertification courses throughout the day to best fit your schedule. Register for one of our Recertification courses from one of our 18 locations all over Ontario.
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Anyone faced with an emergency situation can benefit from First Aid and CPR training because they may be able to save someone’s life. According to statistics, CPR can better the chances of survival from an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest if administered immediately as most cases of cardiac arrest happen in the home.
If you’re wondering, “do I need first aid and CPR training?”, we will discuss the benefits, requirements and how to complete a training course.
First Aid training has several benefits because you acquire the knowledge and skills to provide the appropriate care in most emergency situations calmly and confidently.
The skills learned during First Aid training include detecting a stroke, heart attack, anaphylaxis, dealing with injuries, cardiac arrest and more. It also teaches you how to correctly perform CPR when needed. During the training, you will practice treating wounds, burns, choking, drowning, and suffocation in victims.
The skills learned are essential for parents, caregivers, and job seekers in almost all fields. Research also shows that children as young as nine years old can learn the correct administration of CPR. It may be beneficial for you to enroll your children in a Babysitting or Stay Safe training course!
There are two levels of First Aid: Emergency and Standard. We recommend that students complete Standard First Aid because it provides more information and skills compared to Emergency First Aid.
Most commonly, medical professionals are the ones who require First Aid & CPR training. This group includes doctors, nurses, medical assistants, paramedics, and other rescue workers like lifeguards and ski patrols.
In addition to medical professionals, all childcare providers, law enforcement, firefighters, sports coaches, construction workers, correctional services staff, flight attendants, security guards, electricians and more require first aid & CPR training.
All businesses must also ensure that the required number of workers have First Aid Certification, whether they are shop assistants, factory workers, secretaries, servers, managers, and volunteers. According to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, businesses covered by their fund must have trained personnel and first aid equipment on their premises.
The training must come from a WSIB-approved First Aid provider, and the appropriate number of staff must complete the First Aid course and receive certification according to the guidelines.
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Mandatory WSIB First Aid training depends on the number of people working per shift at any given time in the workplace.
In workplaces with five or fewer people working per shift, one or more people with an Emergency First Aid & CPR certificate must be present. In workplaces with more than six people working per shift, at least one person must have a Standard First Aid & CPR certificate.
Since all these employees mentioned above work with many people and often work under hazardous conditions, First Aid & CPR training allows them to recognize and assist in health or work-related emergencies.
First Aid training is not always mandatory. Typically, school programs and workplaces are implementing these certifications, but not every school or business requires this training. Although, there are several reasons why you should get certified regardless of your profession.
Recognizing emergencies and saving lives requires knowledge, skills, and confidence. First Aid training provides these, allowing you to face any situation from choking, accidents caused by the use of dangerous equipment, and even recognizing the signs of cardiac arrest or anaphylaxis. You learn in which order CPR and other techniques are applied, often making the difference between temporary or long-term side effects.
Besides saving a life, First Aid training teaches you to ease the pain and discomfort caused by falls and fever, even if the patient does not need to go to the hospital.
Some situations where basic first aid care is not applied immediately may lead to the victim’s condition deteriorating rapidly. This weakens their chance of survival until emergency medical care (EMS) arrives. Your First Aid training can save valuable time by helping the victim, explaining the situation to emergency services, and their current condition.
Perhaps First Aid training is not mandatory, but it helps you become a valuable link in the chain of another person’s survival in an emergency.
Whether you must get First Aid training for your work or just want to help others, completing First Aid training is far easier than most people think. The time required depends on the training necessary, but it won’t take more than two days for advanced training and one day for basic training.
Coast2Coast has several First Aid Course options to ensure that everyone has the correct training for their needs. Training may be done in the online blended method, allowing you to do the theoretical work in your own time at home before attending an in-person session. As a Canadian Red Cross training partner, Coast2Coast has experienced trainers and provides WSIB-approved certification.
If you thought you were too busy or didn’t know where to go for a First Aid course, Coast2Coast offers you training solutions at a time and place that suit you. You may complete your First Aid & CPR training course at one of our 18 locations across Ontario. If you have any questions about a training course, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Exposure to the cold and extreme heat are the most common elements that cause environmental illnesses. In addition to these, there are also environmental poisons. The symptoms of environmental illnesses vary, depending on the chemical, pollution, allergen, toxin, virus, or climatic condition the victim is exposed to. Preventing environmental illnesses is not easy, but the faster people are removed from the danger and treated, the better.
Environmental hazards typically occur outdoors when people are exposed to extreme climatic conditions or poisons. Now, let’s learn how to prevent environmental illnesses!
Hypothermia, heatstroke, frostbite, heat exhaustion, and poisoning are some of the most commonly seen environmental illnesses seen by first responders.
Hypothermia – When the body is exposed to frigid temperatures, it can’t produce heat as fast as it is lost. The result is that the body uses up all its stored energy, reaching an abnormally low body temperature. This is known as hypothermia. Hypothermia is very dangerous because the person’s ability to think clearly and move is dangerously reduced.
Preventing hypothermia requires that people heed the early warning signs and take the appropriate action. Know the early warning signs of hypothermia which include shivering, fatigue, loss of coordination, and disorientation or confusion. They should call for assistance if they cannot find a warmer place or shelter.
First Aid measures include moving the person to a warm space, removing wet clothing, and warming their body from the center outward. In the absence of an electric blanket, the best way to heat a person is with skin-to-skin contact under layers of dry clothing. You must only give the person a high calorie food or drink if they are conscious, alert and shivering, avoiding alcoholic beverages. If the person has no pulse, give CPR immediately.
Frostbite – Some body areas are more susceptible to freezing temperatures than others. These include the ears, nose, chin, cheeks, fingers, and toes. Frostbite is caused when these body parts freeze because of extremely low temperatures. The body tissue in that part of the body could become permanently damaged, often leading to amputation. Frostbite is prominent in people with poor blood circulation, but also among people working in the cold who haven’t dressed appropriately.
Wearing protective coverings on all extremities when spending time in freezing outdoor temperatures is critical. The symptoms of frostbite include numbness, tingling, and hardened skin. The skin may also turn pale or blue with a waxy appearance.
First Aid measures include going to a warmer area, immersing the affected area in warm water (never hot water) or body heat. Keep the skin protected with loose dressings, elevate thawed extremities, stay hydrated and get medical attention.
Heat Exhaustion – Excessive sweating during heat exposure causes the body to lose fluids. Because of this, the body’s blood flows to the skin to eliminate heat. This causes a lack of blood flow to vital organs.The warning signs include sweating, dizziness, weakness, headaches, vomiting and more.
The best way to prevent heat exhaustion is to ensure your body remains cool. Stay hydrated and avoid exertive work during the hottest times of the day.
First Aid measures include placing the person into a cool area and giving them lots of liquids, especially water, clear liquids, or a sports drink to replenish the body’s lost minerals. Loosen clothing as much as possible and pour cool water on their torso. You can also cool them down by applying a cool cloth or ice to the neck, head, and face.
Heatstroke – Heatstroke is a severe environmental illness. The signs of heatstroke are an extremely high body temperature of 104F (40°C) and higher and loss of consciousness (partial or complete). Not all heatstroke victims sweat, so it is not a good indication. Other signs include severe headache, altered behaviour, rapid breathing, seizures, and dry/hot skin.
Precautions to prevent heatstroke include protecting against sunburn, wearing loose clothing, drinking plenty of fluids on hot days, and staying indoors during the hottest part of the day.
Treat heatstroke by removing the person from the heat. Loosen tight clothing and immerse them in cool water. Ensure their forearms and hands are in cool water. You may also place ice packs in the person’s armpits and chest. Fan them as a way to increase evaporation. If they are conscious, let them sip on a cool sports drink, coconut water, milk or water.
First Aid training prepares you to treat victims of these and other environmental illnesses. At Coast2Coast, our Emergency and Standard First Aid courses are ideal, depending on the level of First Aid training you desire. This training is offered in a blended method to save you time and money. Pick your preferred location in the Greater Toronto Area, Western or Eastern Ontario, and register today.
The Canadian Red Cross and its partners offer a comprehensive program for candidates wanting to become First Aid instructors. Their Instructor Development Program follows a clear pathway that enables you to advance through the course, ultimately reaching the level of instructor. Get ready to learn how to become a First Aid Instructor today!
Whether you want to be a CPR, First Aid, or instructor for professional responder programs, you are assured that your training will allow you to teach people around you to help others in their work or social environment.
First Aid is an important skill to have as it teaches members of our communities how to provide skills to help save a life. Your work as a First Aid Instructor is extremely beneficial to make our world a safer place.
Candidates wanting to become First Aid instructors must meet certain prerequisites and complete one step before advancing to the next one. Once you receive an instructor certification, it is only valid for three years. Before your certificate expires, you will need to complete an Instructor Recertification course.
Course Prerequisites: To become a first aid instructor, you must meet the following prerequisites:
Instructor course and teaching experience: the instructor course is divided into four sections including both online and in-class training:
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Certification: Once the course is completed, you receive electronic certification that is valid for 3 years. As a certified instructor, you can teach Emergency First Aid and Standard First Aid for both adults and child care. You can also teach CPR courses.
Instructors from several courses may also be eligible for a transfer course. These courses are shorter than a full instructor course (20 hours), but you must already be a certified first aid instructor with another recognized organization. These include The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, St. John Ambulance, The Lifesaving Society, Canadian Ski Patrol), or a Canadian Red Cross water safety instructor (WSI), or a school teacher with an education degree. You must also possess a current SFA-CPR certificate.
In addition to First Aid and CPR instructor courses, you may also enroll in Professional Responder, Wilderness & Remote First Aid and Youth Leader courses. Each of these instructor courses will teach you a variety of different skills and prepare you for multiple levels of training.
Once you successfully complete your First Aid Instructor training, you can begin applying for instructor positions! When applying for a job with Coast2Coast, you will first need to attend an observation session. With our observation sessions, instructor candidates will attend our training courses with the lens and perspective of teaching it. They will see how our certified instructors teach a course at Coast2Coast and connect the skills they’ve learned in their Fundamentals of Instruction to the training. We recommend that our candidates take notes during their observation so they feel more prepared to teach a full course in the future.
Ready to teach First Aid and CPR skills? Send us an inquiry and we’ll inform you when our next First Aid Instructor course is running! If you choose to work with us, you will be required to attend an orientation after completing your Instructor course. During the orientation, instructor candidates are required to attend one of our first aid training courses and teach one skill to show they have retained the knowledge learned in their Instructor training course. Their teaching will be assessed by our instructor and discussed with the hiring manager prior to hiring. We can’t wait to help you become an amazing instructor!
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People often put off First Aid training until they are faced with an emergency where they feel helpless. Others put it off until they must get the training for their school or work. Several reasons cause people to keep putting it off, saying that they don’t have the time, they don’t know where to go for their training, they don’t think they will ever face an emergency, or that they already have all the knowledge required.
Currently, First Aid Training is only mandatory for people in specific careers or school programs. These are typically people who work in healthcare, rescue services, schools, as sports trainers, etc. Also, depending on the workplace environment and the number of employees, the law requires a specific amount of people per shift who must be First Aid certified.
In workplaces with five or fewer workers per shift, at least one requires an Emergency First Aid First Aid certificate. In workplaces with six people or more on any shift, at least one worker requires a Standard First Aid certificate.
So is First Aid training mandatory? No, First Aid training is not mandatory for everyone, but it is mandatory for many professions.
There are several reasons why First Aid is important:
Undoubtedly, the most critical reason for First Aid training is to assist someone during an emergency or accident confidently, whether that is a relative, friend, colleague, or even a stranger.
Besides helping save a life, First Aid enables you to offer someone in pain emotional support and comfort as you assist or until emergency services arrive.
Emergencies happen on a daily basis which is why you need to be prepared. With your knowledge, you can assist an injured person as well as help prevent a situation from becoming worse.
First Aid training gives you the ability to help out in any situation, expanding your confidence to share your skills wherever they are needed. Finally, the training makes you more aware of how important it is to practice keeping yourself safe and healthy.
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The two primary levels of First Aid training are aimed at people with various qualification needs. Whether you take Emergency First Aid Training or Standard First Aid Training will depend on your personal needs and career choice.
Emergency First Aid is suitable for most people who work in an office or business with low risks and for anyone wanting to help others during an emergency. It is also ideal for caregivers, parents or anyone who wants some basic knowledge in First Aid.
On the other hand, Standard First Aid Training is suitable for anyone planning a career in healthcare, education, etc. since the course content is more intense and includes training in environmental and medical emergencies.
We are all susceptible to injuries and illness as we run around daily performing several tasks. The faster we get help from someone trained in First Aid, the better, especially in critical situations. Every minute counts when it comes to saving a life!
First aid training increases the safety of a community, helps people feel more secure, can save lives, relieve pain, and prevent situations from getting worse.
Therefore, First Aid training provides communities with a safer environment to carry out their daily activities, knowing that there is someone at hand to help if needed.
In Canada, people are encouraged to take First Aid training in specific jobs and mandatory workplace regulations. However, it is not compulsory for everyone.
Many people argue that First Aid training should become mandatory for everyone, quoting the example of some countries requiring it. For instance, in Germany, someone cannot get their driver’s license without completing a First Aid course.
First Aid prepares participants to act swiftly in an emergency. Some of the everyday occurrences where First Aid can help include providing CPR during a cardiac arrest incident, applying back blows and chest thrusts to a choking victim, stopping excessive bleeding until help arrives, etc.
Learning how to save another person’s life is a small investment toward being a responsible citizen. After all, we all have a moral obligation to help each other.
First Aid training in Canada is so accessible that no one can claim they don’t have the time or don’t know where to get it. Our online blended courses at Coast2Coast save you time and money, allowing you to learn the theory online at your own pace before attending a one-day in-class training.
At Coast2Coast, we offer Emergency First Aid, Standard First Aid, Marine Basic First Aid, and Child Care First Aid (for private clients only). Each of these courses includes CPR/AED training. As a participant, you have a choice of either all in-class training or online blended training, making it easier to decide which format suits you best.
Our First Aid training is available at several locations in the Greater Toronto area, Western and Eastern Ontario, making it easier to find a location near you. We also provide First Aid workshops for eight or more participants.
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First aid and CPR are both procedures administered in emergencies to help save lives. The difference between first aid and CPR is that first aid covers a broad spectrum of life-saving skills, including CPR. On the other hand, CPR training primarily focuses on how to perform CPR, use an AED and more to resuscitate unconscious victims that have no pulse.
Both CPR and first aid are essential procedures that can help save lives. You can take a CPR class without first aid, but a first aid course through the Canadian Red Cross always includes CPR.
During first aid training, you will learn a wide variety of procedures needed to help someone who is feeling ill or has suffered trauma from an accident. These procedures include treating deep cuts, burns, stopping bleeding, choking, allergic reactions, how to put a splint on a fractured bone, etc. You are trained to offer assistance to victims by relieving their pain and preventing them from suffering further injuries until professional medical assistance arrives.
During cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training, you are taught how to focus on someone who is experiencing cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest is caused by sudden heart dysfunction. Any person suffering the condition will be unconscious and not able to breathe. CPR is also a form of first aid but applies only to cardiac arrest.
CPR is the only treatment that can help a victim of cardiac arrest because their heart has already stopped beating, and their condition is critical. The faster CPR is administered, the better the chance of the person’s revival and survival. Once revived, the person must be taken to a medical specialist immediately for further assessment of their condition and the cause.
A patient suffering from cardiac arrest cannot breathe. Therefore, the oxygen supply needed by the body is cut off. Since cells within the body rely on oxygen within the blood, damage starts taking place immediately when it is suddenly cut off. CPR training teaches you how to provide artificial heartbeat and restore blood circulation (also with the help of an AED), helping prevent damage to other vital organs. CPR training teaches you how to monitor the patient’s pulse and the importance of performing CPR until professional responders arrive.
CPR training teaches you the correct procedures that must be carried out when helping a person suffering from cardiac arrest. During the training course, you are taught how each step follows the other and how to administer CPR without injuring the patient. Students will also learn how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), a specific tool used on victims of cardiac arrest.
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There are several levels of CPR training. Namely, CPR A, CPR C, and CPR BLS. If you are unsure which level is the right one for you, here is a short explanation of each. Of course, before deciding, you should know that if you are getting CPR training for your job, you must choose the level that meets the requirements.
Basic life support (BLS) is the level required if you are planning to become a professional first responder, paramedic, firefighter, or healthcare provider (doctor or nurse). Up until early 2019, the Canadian Red Cross taught the HCP (Health Care Provider) level of CPR, but then it was replaced with BLS.
The training only takes a few hours, and certification is valid for one year.
CPR C training is very popular because it includes techniques to assist choking/unconscious adults, children, and infants. During the training, you are also taught how to apply two-rescuer CPR and use an AED. The training is required for all people working with children, those working in healthcare, and for most workplaces. Recertification is required every three years.
Some workplaces just require CPR A training. During CPR A training you learn to assist adults who are choking or require CPR.
Online courses are very good if you want to learn the basics of first aid and CPR but don’t want to commute and want to complete it at your own pace. However, an all-in class or blended course is often the better option if you are learning first aid and CPR for your workplace or care for children and the elderly. By attending training, you get to practice everything you learn, especially the use of the equipment. This not only enhances your skills but gives you the added confidence to practice everything you learned during the course.
The Online Only training does not provide you with a WSIB approved certificate, but an all-in-class or online blended training does.
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