Action First Aid
92 COMMERCE PARK DR L4N 8W8 Barrie, ON, Canada

Another behind the scenes peek of Santa learning how to use an automated external defibrillator! The AED is about to deliver a shock and all responders have been asked to 'stand clear'. Barrie Chamber of Commerce #BarrieSantaTour

An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is an amazing device that can protect your loved ones in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest; A gift, with heart, that’s perfect for the holidays or any time of year! Shop all AEDs and first aid equipment, local curb-side pick-up in Barrie and shipping within Canada http://ow.ly/fOup50CSbp1

More holiday cheer from Trish at the Action First Aid Bracebridge training centre, where she is looking forward to seeing you in the New Year so you can renew your CPR training! Trish also suggests an AED or a First Aid training gift certificate for the loved ones in your life Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce

Happy Holidays from all of us here at Action First Aid! Wishing you a safe and merry holiday season. Our Barrie office will be closed December 25, 28 & January 1st. The First Aid training schedule varies by location, so check out our course calendar here: http://ow.ly/ySGZ50CPxEr

All of our training centres are still open and teaching courses! First Aid training is an essential service, so no matter what region and zone you’re in, you can still get your certification. We have the following COVID protocols in place to keep everyone safe: Everyone is required to wear a mask ... Hand sanitizer is provided Chairs are spaced so that everyone has 6 feet between them Only 10 people can register for each course Thank you so much to everyone who keeps trusting us and supporting local during this time! Register for training now at one of our four Ontario locations: https://ted.actionfirstaid.ca/registration Barrie Vaughan Bracebridge Ottawa

Finding a man overdosing in your high school washroom is not how most teens expect their day to go. These three students stepped into a scary situation, but were prepared to do what they could to save his life. Two of the boys stayed with the man, while a third went to get help. And what did they say about it? There was something going on so we needed to take action before it was too late. When we say we want everyone to be 'Empowered to Take Action' this is what we are ta...lking about http://ow.ly/n4uw50Cj5sd

Action First Aid is honoured to be the recipient of a prestigious Business Achievement Award in the Health & Wellness category. This award truly recognizes the efforts of staff and instructors at our Vaughan training centre! We joined other nominees and winners today for a live broadcast and award celebration. Thank you to the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce for continuing to support local businesses.

Understanding Bill 141: What this new AED legislation means for your business is now streaming live. Experts from Action First Aid are live on this free Webinar hosted by the Barrie Chamber of Commerce. They are providing insight into what this legislation will mean for your business when it is enforced, and offer some guidance to help ensure compliance with all aspects of Bill 141.

Bill 141, the Defibrillator Registration and Public Access Act, is an important, unanimously supported piece of legislation that will increase public-access to life-saving defibrillators and save more lives from sudden cardiac arrest! Join our team from Action First Aid on Tuesday Nov 17th for a free Webinar hosted by the Barrie Chamber of Commerce and learn more about this important bill. We'll provide some insight into what this legislation will mean for your business when it is enforced, and offer some guidance to help ensure compliance with all aspects of Bill 141. Details and registration here: http://ow.ly/tOnF50Cj4y8

Another incredible Save Story! Such a great reminder of the importance of bystander intervention. One witness called 9-1-1 Another witness started doing CPR with coaching by the Ambulance Communications Officer.... A third person made another emergency call and was notified of a public access defibrillator in a nearby school. A fourth witness rushed to get the machine and the bystanders were walked through delivering the first shock. Each of these people took action and helped to save a life! #CPRSavesLives #CardiacHeroes https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/i-should-not-be-alive-woman-thank

Today is World Restart a Heart Day and we're joining this global initiative to empower everyone to respond to a sudden cardiac arrest with bystander CPR! There are more than 40,000 out of hospital sudden cardiac arrests in Canada every year and currently less than 10% of people survive. We can save more lives from sudden cardiac arrest by spreading the word about the importance of CPR and quick access to an AED (Automated External Defibrillator). What do we want you to know o...n Restart a Heart Day? Bystander CPR and AEDs are critically important Anyone can do CPR - Just push hard and fast in the centre of the chest Anyone can use an AED - They’re not just for trained responders First Aid training helps you feel confident to take action if you witness a sudden cardiac arrest Share this quick reminder about how to perform hands-only CPR during COVID-19, it could save a life! #WorldRestartAHeart

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month! The more we know, the more we can bring about life-saving change! Awareness doesn't just mean knowing that sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) exists, it means: Knowing how to recognize that someone is experiencing sudden cardiac arrest!... Feeling confident to perform CPR and use an AED! Spreading the word that bystander intervention during an SCA can drastically increase someone's chance of survival! A sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can happen to anyone, at anytime, with no warning signs. Approximately 40 000 Canadians suffer an out-of-hospital SCA each year but only 10% of people survive. Join us to promote sudden cardiac arrest awareness and empower everyone to feel confident to know what to do if they witness an SCA. Together we can save more lives from sudden cardiac arrest! #scaawarenessmonth

Happy Halloween from Arty and #TeamActionFirstAid! Stay safe and have fun today!

Our students know that they're getting the very best WSIB approved First Aid training, without the PowerPoints. "Was expecting something very dry and educational, but instead was interactive with scenarios and fun." "They really try and take the boring out of it. Very well done"... "This is an awesome, interactive and useful course for personal knowledge or for general workplace health and safety requirements." Come to our nearby Vaughan location and see for yourself! Registration is fast and easy using our course calendar. http://ow.ly/iWRA50BFUxJ

Today is Costume Friday! We took a group socially distant photo at our work stations in our Halloween outfits. From left to right, we are; A First Aider... A Witch Bentley the Clown Maleficent A Ghost Cruella de Vil #TeamActionFirstAid #Halloween2020

The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada has provided guidelines for the modifications to CPR during this pandemic. These changes are for instances where you may have to perform CPR in public, while reducing your own risk of exposure. We have included a downloadable poster that you can put in the workplace to inform employees of these modifications. Providing CPR is critical in the minutes before an ambulance can arrive. We want to encourage all bystanders to continue to take... action during an emergency situation. http://ow.ly/1inj50BBBz5

#TeamAFA is filled with incredible support staff and instructors! Looking to join a group of like-minded people in providing First Aid Training? We are actively recruiting awesome applicants in Hamilton, London and Ottawa. Professional experience is encouraged, as is being comfortable speaking front of others. ... More information on our website http://ow.ly/YVrK50BDrIu

Not sure where to find your nearest Action First Aid training centre? We have big bright facilities in Ottawa, Vaughan, Barrie and Bracebridge! Each of these training centres have been modified with participant and instructor safety in mind. Not comfortable coming in to take a class? We bring First Aid training to you! Get your social bubble together and book a private class. Learn more about our training options https://www.actionfirstaid.ca/training/

The Ontario Parents Advocating for Children with Cancer is hosting a virtual silent auction and you have until September 30th to place your bids. Two of the items available are Action First Aid gift certificates. The first is for any Babysitting or Home Alone program. The other is a voucher that can be put towards any of our courses or the purchase of a life-saving AED. Consider bidding on items donated by local vendors in support of programs & services in Ontario that suppo...rt families who have a child with cancer. https://www.cswebdesigns.ca/Auction/

REMINDER Renewing your First Aid, CPR & AED training is a great way to practice your skills and refresh your knowledge. Recertification also strengthens your confidence, empowering you to take action in an emergency situation!... At all of our training facilities, we offer one day courses in both: Standard First Aid Recertification with CPR & AED CPR/AED Recertification Visit our course calendar to register for an upcoming course http://ow.ly/SVQq50Bqdf1

Introducing Action First Aid Online Training! We have over 60 courses covering a range of Health & Safety topics from WHMIS to Electrical Safety and PPE Awareness. All of these courses are available via the Online Training Portal on our website. Training managers are able to create corporate accounts to assign courses, track learning progress and download certificates. Individual learners can create an account and take training as needed. ... The Action First Aid blended learning First Aid course will also be available on this portal in early 2021. This will allow participants to take the majority of their training online, with a smaller in-class component. We're very excited to be industry leaders as we pilot online learning as part of #firstaid training! Visit the Action First Aid Online Training Portal to learn more! https://onlinetraining.actionfirstaid.ca/

Reasons why Stephanie loves being an Action First Aid Instructor! It’s hands on It's interactive The participants are engaged in discussion... "It’s just a really fun way to spend two days learning about First Aid and CPR, which are really important skills for life." Are you interested in flexible and rewarding work? We are looking to hire Instructors with strong interpersonal skills who are comfortable in front of people, have a positive attitude and an interest in helping others! If you're awesome, please apply! https://www.actionfirstaid.ca/careers/

Welcome to Action First Aid #Barrie training centre! Keeping safety in mind, we had a custom glass protection barrier installed by Glass Doctor of Barrie. Our policies are designed to keep staff, instructors and students safe, while still supplying interactive and engaging training. If you've been thinking about signing up for a course, now is the time! Visit http://ow.ly/mTo950Bqa99 to view all of our upcoming classes in Vaughan, Barrie, Muskoka and Ottawa.

As a leading provider of First Aid Training, Action First Aid is a proud supporter of World First Aid Day! This is a global movement to champion the importance of First Aid Training. Being trained in First Aid gives people the confidence and skills to act quickly during an emergency. The minutes before medical help arrives are often the most critical, especially during instances of sudden cardiac arrest. We offer Standard First Aid with CPR & AED, as well as individual recer...tification courses. Make sure that your training is up to date so that if an emergency situation arises, you feel confident to step in and take action! Share this post for World First Aid Day and encourage others to be prepared to #savealife.

This is a disturbing case that is thankfully a rarity. 20 year old Timesha Beauchamp experienced sudden cardiac arrest and was declared legally dead after 30 minutes of CPR and other life-reviving measures. Based on medical readings and the patient's condition, emergency responders determined there were no signs of life and informed the family of their loss. It wasn't until several hours later that Timesha was found to be breathing by a worker at the funeral home. She remain...s in critical condition at hospital and an investigation into the situation is underway. As a lay rescuer, if you ever have to do CPR or use an AED on someone - don't ever give up while waiting for EMS to arrive. The person you are working on is 'clinically dead' and they will look dead. Remember, your job is to push hard and fast in the centre of the chest to keep blood and oxygen going to the brain and to keep the brain alive until an AED arrives or medical help takes over. Having quick access within 4 minutes to an AED is critical as every second matters. https://www.nytimes.com//michigan-woman-alive-funeral-home