Stayin Alive with First Aid, CPR & AED

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Excellent article on mass trauma and mental health by Julie Cerel and Dr. April Foreman (and others)

It's that time of year again, all of the kids are going back to school! And so starts the Babysitting and Stay Safe classes again! We are so excited to teach in York Region (Aurora and Newmarket and branching into Richmond Hill this year), Peel Public and Peel Catholic (Brampton and Mississauga) again this year. You can see the full list of dates in these regions by going to our website: www.stayinalivewithfirstaid.ca ... Our first classes in September are: September 14th at St. Alphonsa, 60 Olivia Marie in Brampton September 14th at St. Charles Garnier, 4233 Central Parkway E., Mississauga September 24th at Rogers Public School, 256 Rogers Road, Newmarket September 24th at Aurora Heights, 85 Tecumseh, Aurora September 25th at Eldorado PS, 25 Wardsville, Brampton September 25th at Morning Star Middle School, 3131 Morning Star, Mississauga

TIP 100) CONCUSSION: A concussion happens when a blow to the head or the body (e.g., whiplash) causes the brain to shake inside the skull. This can result in bleeding and/or swelling in or around the brain. Always seek medical care. You can find out more by enrolling your company in one of our First Aid courses at: www.stayinalivewithfirstaid.ca

TIP 81) CHEST INJURIES CAN LEAD TO TWO CONDITIONS THAT CAN MAKE BREATHING DIFFICULT: PNEUMOTHORAX AND HEMOTHORAX A PNEUMOTHORAX IS: a condition in which AIR enters the chest cavity from the wound site but doesnt enter the lung. The air in the chest cavity presses against the lung, causing it to collapse. A HEMOTHORAX IS : a condition in which blood accumulates in the chest cavity from the wound site but doesnt get into the lung. Because blood takes up space in the chest... cavity, the lung cant expand effectively. You can find out more by enrolling your company in one of our First Aid courses at www.stayinalivewithfirstaid.ca

TIP 70: A TOOTH OR TEETH THAT HAVE BEEN KNOCKED OUT: These can be implanted IF: You preserve the tooth and any tissue fragments left on the tooth, by putting the tooth in milk, if available or water and keep it with the person. If there is no milk or water wrap the tooth in a clean cloth and keep moist with the persons own saliva. REMEMBER YOU HAVE 1 HOUR BEFORE THE TOOTH CANT BE IMPLANTED. So keep a record of the time. Full details of how this works can be learned in our classes. Contact us today to register your business in one of our First Aid classes at: www.stayinalivewithfirstaid.ca

TIP 40: A STROKE HAPPENS WHEN: the blood flow to the brain gets interrupted: WHAT TO LOOK FOR: FAST FACE - Facial numbness or weakness especially on one side. ARM Arm numbness or weakness, especially on one side. SPEECH Slurred speech or difficulty speaking or ... understanding. TIME time is important; call 911 immediately. Please go to our website: www.stayinalivewithfirstaid.ca to arrange training for your company.

We had a great night connecting with parents and members of the Parent Involvement Committee at their 2018 conference. We hope to be able to join again next year. #peelfam #babysitting #firstaid

TIP 30: SOME SIGNS OF A HEART ATTACK: 1) Squeezing chest pain 2) Problems breathing 3) Abdominal or back pain (more common in women) 4) Cold, sweaty skin... 5) Skin that is bluish or paler than normal 6) Nausea and vomiting 7) Denial 8) jaw pain Stay tuned for more tips like these in the future! These are just some of the lifesaving facts that you will learn in our First Aid courses! To learn more about heart attacks and how you can help, register your company for one of our First Aid programs. Find out more at www.stayinalivewithfirstaid.ca

We are excited to have been invited as a vendor to the 3rd Annual Parent Involvement Committee Conference for the Dufferin-Peel District School Board. #babysitting #staysafe #firstaidcpr #peelfam #peeldsb

Without the proper First Aid and CPR training that this officer has, this girl would not have survived. Consider getting First Aid trained. You too could save someone's life. http://www.cbc.ca//hamilton/hamilton-girl-struck-by-train-

https://www.apost.com//hospital-demonstrates-how-to/1733/

Simply put...this is why I do what I do. Everyone, please get First Aid & CPR trained. http://www.680news.com//08/strangers-save-life-canadian-t/

BRAMPTON: Class is almost sold out. Register today! www.StayinAliveWithFirstAid.ca

AURORA: Only a few spots left. Register quickly so your child doesn't miss out. www.StayinAliveWithFirstAid.ca

SO excited about bringing the Red Cross Babysitting course to Oshawa!

Red Cross Babysitting course coming to Oshawa on Friday, November 17 (P.A. Day). For youth 11 to 15 years old. Hillsdale Public School, 525 Oshawa Blvd North, Oshawa. Register on our website: www.StayinAliveWithFirstAid.ca

Just some of the words that participants expressed yesterday after attending our Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR class. A few more people ready to help whenever and wherever they're needed. Awesome!

Get Red Cross First Aid & CPR certified on Saturday, October 14 in Milton. www.StayinAliveWithFirstAid.ca

Worried about your kids being home alone or being confronted by a stranger when out? We're so excited to be offering the Red Cross Stay Safe program for youth ages 9 to 13. Next class is in Aurora on Saturday, October 21. Register today before the class fills (and it will quickly): www.StayinAliveWithFirstAid.ca

Our Red Cross Babysitting course is coming back to Milton on Nov 4th! Register today so you don't miss out. www.StayinAliveWithFirstAid.ca