Vancouver First Aid Training Blog
Occupational First Aid (OFA)
Want to know more about workplace first aid in British Columbia? These articles go into detail about Occupational First Aid topics.
Responding to Emergencies
These blog articles have general information about how to respond in an emergency situation.
Check, Call, Care
Every first aid course has a systemized method for rendering first aid in all situations. In these articles we explore the Check, Call, Care system.
Choking
Having an obstructed airway is an extremely scary situation. These articles explain in detail the proper treatment for someone who is choking.
Circulation Emergencies
Your heart and circulatory system needs to be working effectively at all times to keep you alive. These articles explain first aid protocols for when this system fails.
CPR & AED
The most iconic skill in first aid is administering CPR, and for good reason! These blog posts discuss CPR protocols and using an AED.
Breathing Emergencies
All humans need oxygen for cellular respiration. These articles discuss the first aid protocols when someone is having trouble getting oxygen into their body.
Wound Care
Every first aid attendant, or parent, is going to have to provide care for minor wounds and cuts. These articles go over specific first aid protocols for different types of wounds.
Head, Neck & Spinal Injuries
Head, Neck and Spinal injuries are extremely serious and create a unique hazard that anyone providing care should know about. These articles go in-depth on this topic.
Bone, Muscle & Joint Injuries
Ever wonder what you should do when someone breaks a bone? What about just a painful sprain? These articles detail what to do when dealing with these types of injuries.
Sudden Medical Emergencies
Medical emergencies can come out of nowhere! If someone were to have a seizure, or an asthma attack, would you know what to do? These articles discuss how to respond in these sudden situations.
Environmental Illness
Have you ever been in weather so cold that your nose hairs froze? Well, if you stayed too long you may have run into one of the conditions discussed in these articles.
Poisons
Not all poisons are obvious. You can be exposed to poisons by ingestion, absorption, inhalation, or injection. These articles discuss the dangers, and first aid protocols, for poisons.
Childhood Illness
Some medical conditions happen more often to children. Or, they are much more dangerous for young people. These articles discuss illnesses that are particular dangerous for children.
Caring for Children
If you are working as a caregiver for children or infants, it is essential that you understand how to keep them safe. These articles discuss the important aspects of caring for children.