Being prepared to respond to emergencies is an invaluable skill not just in the workplace, but in day-to-day life as well. From paper cuts to heart attacks, medical issues can arise at any given time. ProSafe First Aid’s Occupational First Aid (OFA) offerings are recognized by WorkSafe BC, and provide vital instructions that can be…
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Some of life’s events can take us by surprise. These events can be so fundamentally shocking that it is difficult to determine how one would react in the moment. For most of us, witnessing a friend, neighbour, or family member go into cardiac arrest could be one of these moments. With over 50,000 annual deaths…
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Recently, the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia (CDSBC) made it mandatory for all dental clinical staff who are on their clinic’s sedation or general anaesthetic team to carry a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Here lies a pertinent example of how First Aid practices are essential within many industries – dental procedures…
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Update on 12/18/2020: The Red Cross has updated the extended recertification window for its First Aid courses: Participant-level certificate holders with certifications that expire between March 1, 2020, and March 1, 2021 can attend a recertification course until March 31, 2021. 2020 has been a difficult year for many of those seeking to re-certify their…
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