What is first aid and why is it so vitally important? First aid is emergency care given immediately to an ill or injured person. The purpose of first aid is to minimize injury and future disability. In serious cases, first aid may be necessary to keep the person alive. When you understand first aid,...
READ MORECardiovascular Disease - First Aid CPR AED Courses
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...
READ MORE3 Hidden Health Risks to Avoid - Heart 2 Heart, Canada’s Best First Aid & CPR Training in Toronto
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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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...
READ MOREUncontrollable Risk Factors - Heart Attack | CPR Training Near Me
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...
READ MORE5 Tips for a Healthier Heart - Heart2Heart First Aid/CPR
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...
READ MOREBlended Learning Standard First Aid and CPR Course | Online Theory, In-Class Training
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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