When it comes to hiring a babysitter, all parents want a responsible, qualified candidate who will be capable of ensuring the happiness and safety of their children. But how do you know who to hire? Most parents trust a known neighborhoods teen as their babysitter, but it is important to ensure anyone in the...
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Despite the number of deaths from complications due to heart disease dropping in recent years, it’s still one of the leading killers in North America. Thankfully, as the years progress we learn more and more about how to prevent and stall the progress of heart disease, reducing the number of strokes and heart attacks...
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First Aid and CPR/AED brings Security to those who have it and Security Licenses to those who need them. You’re probably aware that many professions require mandatory CPR training. Lifeguards, medical personnel, paramedics…but did you know that security professionals are in that category? That’s right, in order to obtain your Security Guard License in...
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Are you prepared for an emergency in which CPR must be correctly administered? If your answer is no, it is time to start getting prepared as you never know when an emergency may happen. It could be a loved one or a stranger, but being equipped with the proper CPR knowledge and training is...
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Following are the top uncontrollable risk factors: Age The risk of developing heart disease increases as a person gets older. Although a stroke can happen to someone at any age, the majority of strokes happen to people who are over the age of 65. Heredity The risk of heart disease increases if immediate family...
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Our heart plays a vital role in keeping our bodies both healthy and alive. This imperative organ first pumps blood to our lungs in order to retrieve oxygen, then, it pumps that same oxygen into our blood and transports it around the rest of our body. When our hearts are in great condition, our...
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You never know when an emergency situation can arise, and having first aid training can mean the difference between life and death. Being trained in first aid gives you the knowledge and confidence to be able to remedy a situation if it were to arise, and it’s a precaution you just may be thanked...
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It can happen any moment, anywhere. A loved one (or even a stranger) could stop breathing properly, have an accident, become suddenly ill, lose consciousness or have a heart attack. This is the sad truth about us humans. We are fragile. Unpleasant though it may be, the fact remains that accidents happen. Every year,...
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Previously available only in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, the government-approved blended learning Standard First Aid and CPR course is now available on the market for first aid and CPR/AED training in Ontario. Blended learning is a comprehensive training method that combines online multimedia instruction with instructor-led and hands-on in-class training. It covers the recognition...
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The body needs a constant supply of oxygen to allow vital organs to function properly. Oxygen intake is managed by the respiratory system which is comprised of the airway and lungs. The body’s circulatory system which includes the heart and blood vessels functions to transport oxygen to every cell in the body. If the...
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