Posted in Kelowna Events on Feb 27th, 2010
Kelowna First Aid Course – Courses, Training Red Cross Provider for Stadard, Emergency,CPR, Child Care Training 250.878.6690 www.okanaganfirstaid.com
Concussions;
The term concussion conjures up the image of a child knocked unconscious while playing sports. But concussions — temporary loss of brain function — can happen with any head injury, often without any loss of consciousness. And many head [...]
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Posted in Kelowna Events on Nov 23rd, 2009
Take your child seriously
Bullying is not teasing (that can happen amongst friends and your child is on equal plan” with the teaser). Bullying is frightening and humiliating at any age, so listen to your child. Reassure your child that you believe him and will find a way to keep him safe.
Gather facts
Next, you need all [...]
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Posted in Kelowna Events on Nov 19th, 2009
The Adoption Council of Canada (ACC) is the umbrella organization for adoption in Canada.
Based in Ottawa, the ACC raises public awareness of adoption, promotes placement of waiting children and stresses the importance of post-adoption services.
Our services include a quarterly newsletter, a resource library, referrals, and conference planning.
Click here for an update on our current activities
Chair: Sandra Scarth
For [...]
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Posted in Kelowna Events on Aug 12th, 2009
Chilliwack British Columbia – Standard First Aid Course CPR C & AED Training – August 18.2009
We are please to announce a special training course in Chilliwack BC. Instructed by one of our highly recommended and trainined Red Cross Instructors.
For more information or to register for this event call: 250.878.6690
Thank you for your interest in this [...]
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Posted in Kelowna Events on Jun 23rd, 2009
Actar 911 CPR First Aid Training Manikins ( Mannequins ) Industry Standard.
One CPR manikin per student; no waiting or sharing
More hands-on practice
Save money
Economical lungs adjust for both adult and child CPR
Save time after class
Heads are easy to clean and disenfect; lungs are disposable.
Realistic features
Includes all essential landmarks: larynx, xiphoid, navel, and lower rib
Actar 911 is a [...]
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Posted in Kelowna Events on Apr 21st, 2009
Naramata First Aid seminar on tennis related injuries proved to be a success in BC. Last week a lesson on first aid shoulder slings. If you would like to take one of our fitness first aid courses or any other of our standard child first aid coutrses. contact our Training Supervisor at: (Groups welcome) http://www.okanaganfirstaid.com.
Shoulder problems, [...]
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Posted in Kelowna Events on Apr 10th, 2009
Kelowna First Aid event in May 2009, Scouts Canada being trained by Okanagan First Aid Training Center.
Rebecca and Timmy practising bandage care at Kelowna Location. Check website for calender of events including new events in Penticton, Peachland,Vancouver,Victoria,Winnipeg, Summerland, Vernon, and Salmon Arm.
Rebecca@okanaganfirstaid.com
http://www.okanaganfirstaid.com
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Posted in Kelowna First Aid Videos on Apr 3rd, 2009
First Aid – Baby CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency medical procedure for a victim of cardiac arrest or, in some circumstances, respiratory arrest CPR is performed in hospitals, or in the community by lay persons or by emergency response professionals.
For 50 years CPR has consisted of the combination of artificial blood circulation with artificial respiration i.e., chest compressions and lung [...]
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Posted in Kelowna First Aid Videos on Mar 20th, 2009
The recovery position or more technically known as the lateral recumbent position is a first aid technique recommended for assisting people who are unconscious, or nearly so, but are still breathing. It is frequently taught as part of classes in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) or first aid.
When an unconscious person is lying face upwards, there are [...]
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