First Edition FAQ: The Most Commonly Asked First Aid Training Questions… Answered! When signing up for a first aid training course it can be daunting not knowing what to expect. You know that you will learn life-saving skills but might be nervous of knowing how and when to actually use them. Not to worry! That…
First Aid for a Sunburn The sun is out and so are you! When the weather gets nice, we all head outside, enjoy the beautiful temperatures, and soak in those rays. The problem with this lovely season is that the sun is hot… of course it is! It is the reason for the season! But,…
Why First Edition Should be Your First Choice for First Aid Training & AED’s! If you Google: ‘First Aid Training Calgary,’ you will come across hundreds of different links and services that offer first aid courses. The number of options can be overwhelming, and it often is difficult to decide which one will give you…
First Aid Safety for Kids! – Tips on How to Teach Your Children Life-Saving Skills Kids feel invincible – it’s why we admire them, and fear for them at the same time. But what if something were to happen when you weren’t around, would they have the knowledge and skills to help themselves or another…
Summer Safety Guide: Most Common Summer Injuries The sun is out, birds are singing, barbeques are sizzling, and the children are running around with Slurpee’s… summer is here in full force! With the change in weather you may have noticed that everyone has come out of hibernation and is ready to take part in social…
What Do You Learn in a First Aid Course? You’ve probably heard how important it is to get trained in First Aid, but do you actually know what you will learn? First Aid training is an opportunity to discover how to do some truly life-saving stuff – the every-day hero type stuff! The most common…
How Mental Health is Important for Your Heart Health Too! Have you ever heard the saying: “Think with your head, not with your heart?” Well this saying may be true to certain situations, but what happens when what we are thinking in our head affects what is happening in our heart? When it comes to…
What’s the Difference Between a Standard First Aid and Emergency First Aid Course? So, you have decided to register for a First Aid course – congratulations! Registering for a First Aid course is a big step in the right direction and you are about to embark on a journey of attaining life-saving skills. You may…
Where You Need to Have a First Aid Kit Picture this: You are going about your daily routine (errands, work, commute, etc.) when suddenly, someone near you gets hurt – quick, get the First Aid Kit! The fact of the matter is, accidents happen more than we would like them to, and they can happen…
What Do the Numbers on a Blood Pressure Reading Mean? One of the most common things we think of when we hear of ‘heart problems’ is high blood pressure. Of course, we know that the rate in which our blood is coursing through our bodies is important to our heart health. We need oxygen supplied…