Posted in Kelowna Events on Apr 25th, 2010
Chemical Splash in the Eye First Aid – Kelowna First Aid Courses ( Okanagn, Kelowna, Vernon, Kamloops, Penticton )
If a chemical splashes into your eye, take these steps immediately:
Flush your eye with water. Use clean, lukewarm tap water for at least 20 minutes, and use whichever of these approaches is quickest:
Get into the shower and [...]
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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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Kelowna First Aid Course Jan 10.2010 www.okanaganfirstaid.com 250-8786690
First Aid For Burns
A burn involves the destruction of skin cells, and sometimes the underlying structures of muscle, fascia and bone. It occurs when these structures absorb more heat than they can dissipate. What you do for a burn in the first few minutes after it occurs CAN [...]
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First Aid Attendants and Mobile Treatment Units
Attendants and Emergency Transport and Mobile Treatment Center Requirements – According to Worksafe BC
First aid attendant and emergency transport vehicle are required under BC Workers Compensation regulations. The following are some situations: mining,forestry,oil and gas exploration,road construction,fire fighting, construction sites,etc.
Schedule 3A of the Occupational Health and Saftey Act indicates [...]
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Posted in Kelowna Events on Dec 4th, 2009
Red Cross Staff and Volunteers
Charge into Action
Following Floods
Within hours after officials issued flood-related evacuation orders to residents of several Vancouver Island communities late last week, Red Cross staff and volunteers were on the ground, providing emergency hygiene and cleanup kits, as well as other relief supplies to affected residents.
About a dozen Red Cross volunteers and [...]
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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 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 30th, 2009
Banff CPR and First Aid Training Courses will be offered by Approved First Aid Training Center, Head office located in the sunny Okanagan Valley , Kelowna BC. Please check our website for course dates in Banff or call 250-878-6690 to speak with one of our friendly representatives. We offer a variety of courses to suite [...]
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Posted in Kelowna Events on Apr 13th, 2009
Kelowna First Aid Training Center – Red Cross provides first aid courses to people and pets including dogs and cats. Latest Photo Winner in West Kelowna April 2009 event..Come check out our other courses and events.
www.okanaganfirstaid.com
Winner of first place photo contest : Whopper and Fred – Whopper is the Dog
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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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