Joint dislocations are painful injuries that require professional medical attention. In our recent First Aid 4 Real video, a young boy receives treatment for a dislocated shoulder. A medical professional carefully resets the joint while others hold him steady to prevent further injury. Attempting to relocate a dislocated joint without proper training can cause...
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Introduction Did you know that the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) is your greatest tool for ensuring workplace safety? Whether you’re on a construction site or in an office, OHSA helps prevent accidents and health risks, creating a safer work environment for everyone. Let’s break down how OHSA works and why it’s vital...
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Today, we celebrate my sister Beatrice, affectionately known as “Madame Bosch” by her students. Beatrice’s journey with metastatic breast cancer (METS), emerging a decade after remission, was not only harrowing but also a testament to her bravery and resilience. This formidable disease claimed her at the young age of 44, leaving a void in...
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The first thing that you need to do in any medical emergency is assess the environment you are in to make sure that it is safe. While it will be obviously safe in most circumstances, at other times you may need to take a step back and not administer CPR if you are dealing...
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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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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 After that, the certification is no longer in effect.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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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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At this time of the year it’s important to learn the distinguishing features of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Although many of the symptoms can be the same, heatstroke is much worse than heat exhaustion and warrants an immediate 911 call. In many cases, heat exhaustion can simply be managed at home. Heat Exhaustion Heat...
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