An automated external defibrillator (also known as an AED) is used to give a shock to a heart that has gone into cardiac arrest. This machine can often effectively treat ventricular fibrillation (VF), which is an abnormal heart rhythm. When a person is suffering from this abnormal rhythm, the heart isn’t able to circulate...
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Carbon monoxide poisoning can quickly become fatal, and as soon as it is detected it should be handled by trained medical personnel. Even if the person seems to be unaffected, they should be checked for a low level of oxygen in their tissues or in their blood. Carbon monoxide poisoning often occurs during the winter...
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There are two important steps that go hand-in-hand when someone goes into sudden cardiac arrest. CPR involves compressing the chest to keep the blood flowing in the body. This keeps the organs from deteriorating during the event and it is an important part of saving a person’s life. AED training teaches a student how...
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Your Lifesaving Journey: Getting First Aid and CPR Certification with Heart2Heart CPR Embarking on the path to becoming CPR and first aid certified is a commendable and lifesaving commitment. With Heart to Heart First Aid CPR Services, colloquially known as Heart2Heart CPR, we ensure that Canadians navigate this journey backed by quality, convenience, and...
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The Heart of Emergency Training: Where to Get Your First Aid Certificate Finding a reliable and esteemed establishment for first aid training is a crucial decision, whether it’s a professional obligation, a course requirement, or a personal choice. In Canada, and especially in Ontario, the choice is clear – Heart to Heart First Aid...
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The Lifespan of Lifesaving Skills: Duration of Your First Aid Certificate with Heart to Heart In the realm of emergency response, your training and certification are your badges of honor. They not only showcase your dedication to being prepared but also your commitment to saving lives. However, like all skills, first aid and CPR...
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Master the Beat of Life: Becoming CPR Certified with Heart to Heart In the dance of life, knowing the steps to saving a heartbeat is paramount. CPR, or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, is a skill that every individual, especially professionals in healthcare, security, coaching, and even students, should possess. Heart to Heart First Aid CPR Services,...
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Once you have been CPR certified you’ll need to keep in mind that the certificate is valid for 3 years only. After that, the certification is no longer in effect. Getting re-certified for CPR is fast and easy as long as you take the course while your certificate is still valid. Keep an eye...
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Within moments I found myself at the scene of a hit-and-run. Anything can happen, at anytime. Last Sunday, I was at my desk when I heard the sound of a motor vehicle collision right outside of our office. As I turned my head to see what happened, I witnessed a man on a scooter...
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In our first aid and CPR/AED certification courses offered, we teach our students how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). An AED is an extremely sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, medical device that is used in the event of a cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops pumping blood around the body. The...
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