Halloween Safety Tips

Zombie attack safety tips ‘Tiz the season of Hallowe’en and what better way to prepare yourself than to have a quick refresher on what to do if, say, a Zombie attacks you – courtesy of the C.D.C. who say: There are all kinds of emergencies out there...

When you should NOT do CPR

Are there ever any times when you should not even attempt CPR? Yes, here are 4 reasons not to do CPR Happy long weekend! We hope you’re enjoying the Canada Day or Independence Day weekend (or you’re just Relaxing on a Sunday Afternoon). Whichever it is,...

Have you taught your 9-year-old CPR yet?

Another child saves his sister’s life! Didn’t we just write about a 9-year-old saving his sister’s life with CPR he’d seen on TV? Well here’s comes an incredibly similar story…. Tristan Saghin saw CPR done while watching Black Hawk Down (at 9 years of age? OK –...

Does your kids’ play place know first aid?

What would happen if your child fell, or somehow hurt themselves while playing? Could you be sure the staff where it happened would be able to look after him/her? A mum in Cloverdale recently found to her dismay that staff considered injuries to the children are...

Do you need a CPR mask?

It’s a question we often get in class when we reach that part of the course. We demonstrate correct use of masks in every course and you get to practice with them. The answer to the question often will depend on the type of class we’re teaching…  Workplace First...