register for a bls course   Basic Life Support to replace Health Care Provider level CPR Improving the Quality of Training for Health Care Providers The Canadian Red Cross is proud to release the new Basic Life Support (BLS) program – the only Canadian researched and developed program, and the most up-to-date on the market. Our BLS program incorporates the latest evidence-based science and research; aligns with industry standards; and meets legislative requirements. Basic life support (BLS) is an important step in the survival of a person who suffers a cardiac arrest incident. BLS ..read more

New psychological first aid course to be offered in August 2018. Our new Psychological First Aid (PFA) Program will be released in August 2018! This exciting program option teaches everyone how to help others experiencing loss, grief and stress, and also self-care. Learners will come away with coping strategies to prevent, identify and deal with stressful events, and they will better understand what supports are available to them and how they can access or help others to access specialized support. PFA is built on the latest evidence-based research from the international community and was dev ..read more

What is an AED? An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is an extremely invaluable tool to use in the event of a cardiac arrest and can certainly be the difference between life and death for the victim. The basic function of an AED is to deliver a life-saving shock to the heart of the victim in order to get it beating on its own again. However, an AED will be most effective if used within a few minutes following the cardiac arrest. Thus, knowing how to use the AED ahead of time and having it readily available are very important factors in a successful rescue.  How do I know the per ..read more

To celebrate the opening of our NEW Waterloo training facility, we are offering 10% off the price of any certification. Use the code WLOO2018 when registering for a course in Kitchener-Waterloo. This offer is valid for: Standard First Aid & CPR/AED level A, C or HCP Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED level A, C or HCP CPR/AED level A, C or HCP All recertifications Click the "register now" button to redeem your offer. Don't delay, learn how to Save-A-Life today! View location on the map below:   ..read more

If you are reading this post the likely answer is, "yes". Anyone working in a healthcare field requires the Health Care Provider (HCP) level of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).  Any Red Cross course on CPR provides the skills necessary to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and choking for adults (8+), children (1-8) and babies (0-1). In addition to these basic CPR and choking skills, the level HCP also includes training on the following topics: Jaw thrust (for endangered spine) Pulse checks (adults, children and babies) The use of a Bag-Valve Mask (BVM) Rescue ..read more

"I'm taking a First Aid course next week..."  These words can make you yawn immediately if you have ever taken a First Aid training course and spent two full days in a classroom with an instructor lecturing. This is why we have introduced Blended Learning - an innovative and interactive approach to offering First Aid training.  What is Blended Learning? 1/2 online. 1/2 in-class. Blended Learning is different from a traditional course delivery in that participants complete online training modules before attending a shortened in-class session.The in-class session is where we go ov ..read more

155 Frobisher Drive Easily accessible via HWY 85 and LRT transit.  We are happy to announce that we will be opening a new training location in Waterloo! This new location will allow us to continue delivering the best training in the tri-city area. This location will offer all classes via the NEW Blended Learning delivery (1/2 online. 1/2 in-class). This offers participants the ultimate convenience in accessing their training. You no longer have to spend two days in a classroom!  We will offer recertification courses for those that have a current first aid certificate.  Training ..read more

In our previous two installments of the Summer Safety Series, we talked about heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Cooling off in the water is a great way to avoid these other two heat related illnesses but it can pose some very real dangers. The risk of water-related injury or death when in, on or near the water is far greater than perceived. However, being aware of these dangers is a great way to stay safe and enjoy your time in the water this summer. Here are some tips to ensure you stay safe while enjoying the water this summer: Partner up Swimming with a partner is one of the best, and ..read more

Next up in our Summer Safety Series is Heat Stroke. Heat Stroke, sometimes referred to as sun stroke, is much more dangerous than heat exhaustion and it is important to be able to distinguish between the two. Heat stroke can be life-threatening and is a condition in which a person's body is no longer able to regulate it's own core temperature (they stop sweating).  Although heat exhaustion should still be treated as serious, there are some additional precautions that should be taken if you suspect a person to be experiencing heat stroke. Get to know the SIGNS & SYMPTOMS: Red ..read more

Summer is here... finally, and its time to enjoy it! After a long cold winter and rainy spring, it is finally time to get outside to enjoy the warm weather and sunshine. It is important, however, to ensure you do so safely and responsibly. In this series we will go over various heat related emergencies and illnesses and how to avoid/treat them. In our first installment, we will cover heat exhaustion. Heat Exhaustion This heat related illness typically occurs due to heavy sweating in a hot environment, leading to a lack of fluids in the body. This is most common while performing some sort of s ..read more