Helping Hands First Aid

Please not we will continue to offer Canadian Red Cross Virtual Youth Programs during the Lockdown. Visit our website to register for Stay Safe (Ages 9+) or Babysitter (Ages 11+) Course. https://helpinghandsfirstaid.ca/register-now/ Space is limited. Great time during the lockdown for youth to learn valuable life skills.

Big start to our week. Up on Parliament Hill for some first aid courses this week.

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Great feedback on our weekend Online Babysitting Course. Makenna really enjoyed the course and Kate was great with the kidsGreat feedback on our weekend Online Babysitting Course. Makenna really enjoyed the course and Kate was great with the kids

CSA levels now included on certifications We are pleased to share that Canadian Red Cross First Aid participant-level certifications issued as of November 2, 2020, will include the corresponding Canadian Standards Association (CSA) level.... This allows certificate holders and employers/administrators to easily reference the equivalent CSA level, should this be specified for employment. The following certifications (English and French) will include this wording: Emergency First Aid Meets CSA Standard Z1210-17 Basic Standard First Aid Meets CSA Standard Z1210-17 Intermediate Advanced First Aid Meets CSA Standard Z1210-17 Advanced

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Only 2 Spots left for our Online Babysitters Course next weekend. This weekends session is already full. To register visit https://helpinghandsfirstaid.ca/register-now/

Fire Prevention week. Great reminder to everyone why not to put water on a #greesefire

Great email we received from EPIPEN CANADA this morning. Thought it was worth a share to rest your knowledge. Test your knowledge of severe allergies and EpiPen with a short quiz. Scroll to the end of this email to check your answers. For more information on any of the topics, click the icons beside each question.... 1. An estimated ______ of Canadian adults have food allergies. i A. 1 % B. 4 % C. 7 % D. 10 % 2. Anyone who has ______ is at risk of a severe allergic reaction. i A. Had an allergic reaction in the past B. Asthma C. Allergies specific to food products D. All of the above 3. What are the most common signs of a severe allergic reaction? i A. Nausea and vomiting B. Swelling and hives C. Anxiety and weakness D. None of the above 4. EpiPen should be used: i A. As soon as symptoms begin B. Only if symptoms are severe C. When emergency personnel arrive D. After the reaction has been confirmed 5. How long should you hold EpiPen in place when you inject? i A. 1 second B. 3 seconds C. 10 seconds D. 20 seconds How did you do? For more information, tools and resources on EpiPen and severe allergies, visit EpiPen.ca. Answers: 1-B, 2-D, 3-B, 4-A, 5-B.

We feel we offer some of the Best courses around. Always nice to hear it from one of our participants.

Online Red Cross Stay Safe (Home Alone) is now available. Fall sessions will be released shortly.

Update from Canadian Red Cross on expired certificates. We have re-evaluated our position to accommodate the ongoing COVID-19 situation and the impact on in-person training. Participant-level certificate holders with certifications that expire between March 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020, can attend a recertification course but they need to complete their recertification by January 31, 2021.

Congrats to Darcie who picked up a The South Branch Bistro gift card on a recent course. Happy to support small business during this challenging year. #shoplocal #supportlocal

Geronimo Gift Card going out to Noah. Also quite enjoyed the Pumpkin Patch Latté I picked up while picking up the gift card. My kids also loved the baked goods I brought them.