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 After that, the certification is no longer in effect.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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Impact Evaluation Report: Peer Support Responder and Community Overdose Response Training Program. The opioid crisis in Toronto continues to intensify during the COVID-19 pandemic and opioid-related deaths continue to rise in record breaking numbers. The data and statistics are startling and sombre. The opioid overdose crisis remains a public health emergency that requires immediate...
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Stitches are usually needed when there is a complete separation of both skin layers. This is when the edges of the skin do not fall together and the wound is larger than 1–2 centimeters. If this is the case stitches are needed to close the wound. If you anticipate a delay in getting the...
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It’s that time of year again. The bugs are out in full force and we are also spending more time outside enjoying the great weather. Insect bites are indeed a part of life but there are some that are more damaging than others. As well, a person that is allergic to a certain type...
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A First Aid and CPR Training Program Designed for Peer Support and Overdose Responders – A Community Initiative Borne Out of Dire Need By Nick Rondinelli – Owner and CEO of Heart to Heart CPR This article offers background information on the origins of the Peer Support Responder training. Given that I have personally lost...
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What is Cardiovascular Disease? Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for adults in Canada. It develops as cholesterol and other cellular debris gradually builds up inside the blood vessels. This condition is called atherosclerosis, which is the narrowing of the arteries caused by the build-up of debris. As the blood vessels become...
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As the old saying goes, ‘Better safe than sorry’. When you’re babysitting during the summer, it’s important to let kids enjoy their time outside with the good weather, but also to be prepared for reacting effectively in an emergency situation. First Aid & CPR Training Toronto Your job as a sitter is to make...
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Staying healthy is very important to many Canadians; exercising regularly, watching food intake and monitoring your medication are great ways to keep your body healthy. Heart 2 Heart, Canada’s best First Aid & CPR Training in Toronto, has a few suggestions to help you avoid some hidden detriments to good health: Eating Too Much...
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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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