Posted in Kelowna Events on Jun 2nd, 2010
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When A Child Needs Help
When a child is choking, it means that an object — usually food or a toy — is lodged in the trachea (the airway) and is keeping air from flowing normally [...]
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How to Treat a Sunburn – Okanagan First Aid Course – Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Peachland
Sunburn treatment starts with prevention. Correctly using sunscreen will help prevent burns. Make sure you know sunscreen myths versus facts when out in the sun.
Sunburns are caused by UV radiation rather than heat (ie, we get sunburns on cold, [...]
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Posted in Kelowna Events on Feb 21st, 2010
Kelowna First Aid Courses – Red Cross Courses – Next Date: March 07.2010
Home Safety and a First Aid Kits
A well-stocked first-aid kit, kept within easy reach, is a necessity in every home. Having supplies gathered ahead of time will help you handle an emergency at a moment’s notice. You should keep one first-aid kit in your [...]
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Posted in Kelowna Events on Jan 22nd, 2010
Next First Aid Course in Kelowna BC Febuary 07.2010 Choose from Standard First Aid, Emergency First Aid, Child Care First Aid all including CPR & AED Training Call today 250.878.669 www.okanaganfirstaid.com
First Aid Blog – Dr.OZ and CPR
Debbie Woo – First Aid Instructor
debbiewoo@okanaganfirstaid.com
Dr. Oz and CPR: What He Got Right and What He Got (Sort of) Wrong
Monday [...]
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Posted in Kelowna Events on Dec 22nd, 2009
Kelowna First Aid Courses – January 10.2010 Register Early !!
250-8786690 www.okanaganfirstaid.com
Ten Tips for Christmas Tree Safety
It’s that festive holiday time of year again, bright shiny ornaments, loads of lights twinkling on the Christmas tree, and lights and decorations on the house and in the yard.
But, did you know that Christmas trees are involved in about [...]
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Posted in Kelowna Events on Dec 17th, 2009
Bag valve mask – Next First Aid Course
Kelowna Jan 10.2010 – Kamloops Jan 09.2010
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A disposable BVM Resuscitator
A bag valve mask (also known as a BVM or Ambu bag) is a hand-held device used to provide positive pressure ventilation to a patient who is not breathing or who is breathing inadequately. The device is a normal [...]
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Posted in Kelowna Events on Nov 30th, 2009
Health and safety officer (OFA Level 3 Attendant) in Terms of Employment: Permanent, are usually Full Time,
Usual Salary: Dependant upon Location Range of $15.00 Hr – $75.00 Hourly
Usual Skills Required for OFA 3 Attendant
Skill Requirements: Education: Some high school, Completion of high school, Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.):
Association for [...]
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Posted in Kelowna Events on Nov 26th, 2009
How to Become a Paramedic in British Columbia
Contributor
By Katy Lindamood
eHow Contributing Writer
There is always a need for qualified medical professionals as first responders. In British Columbia, paramedics form the first line of defense against urgent medical problems, often saving lives for residents throughout the province. It’s their advanced medical training, their dedication, and their experience that [...]
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Posted in Kelowna Events on Nov 26th, 2009
Below are the differences between WCB OFA level 1 Level 2 and Level 3 Courses.
Register for a first aid course 250.878.6690
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Occupational First Aid Level 1
A basic one day/8 hour course covering the essential ABC’s – airway, breathing and circulation. How to deal with obstructed airways, breathing distress and control bleeding. One person CPR, minor wound care and [...]
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