Posts by Safe + Sound
Need to Renew Your First Aid or CPR Certificate but Can’t Find a Course?
You need to renew your first aid or CPR certificate, but there are no courses available. Now what? We understand that you may need a first aid/CPR certification to apply for a job or course or to continue to work in your current place of employment. COVID-19 has put a stop to most classroom-based training.…
Read MoreWhy Register Your Child on a Babysitting Course?
Do you have a child aged 11-15 years? If so, you may be thinking about registering them on a Red Cross Babysitting course. To find out what your child will learn and the benefits of babysitting training, please read on. A personal story As a young teen, I remember being excited about finally being old…
Read MoreWinter Driving Safety Tips Canada – FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions About Winter Driving For more winter driving safety tips, please see the sources listed below and consider taking an online winter driving safety course. Q: What are the three key elements to safe winter driving? A: Stay alert Slow down Stay in control Q: What are some tips for driving in snow?…
Read MoreHappy Holidays from Safe + Sound, and Thank You!
To our dedicated team of highly experienced instructors We see and appreciate how much energy you put into your teaching and professional development. We love how you care for our clients with patience and kindness. To the employers and agency case managers who have trusted us to train their staff and clients We acknowledge you…
Read MoreWhy get staff trained in first aid?
There are more advantages than you might think. Most conscientious employers have “Get staff trained in first aid” somewhere on their to-do list. How high up this item appears on the list may depend on their previous experience of accidents and injuries in the workplace or knowledge of the advantages of first aid training. Safety…
Read MoreCellular-connected Drones to Deliver Life-saving Emergency Defibrillators
Cellular-connected drones will soon be delivering life saving emergency defibrillators (AED’s) to people suffering cardiac arrest. When medical emergencies occur in traffic clogged cities and remote rural locations, first responders often face challenges in getting to the scene in time. Trials in Renfrew Ontario on Sept. 21-22, 2019 saw drones arriving at least seven minutes…
Read MoreLet’s End Stigma Around Drug Use
How does stigma affect people who use opioids? Stigma around drug use can prevent people from receiving the help they need. Stigma can have a major impact on the quality of life of people who use opioids, people who are in recovery, and their friends and families. Stigma creates barriers to accessing health and social…
Read MoreCanada Soccer chooses Red Cross for first aid services!
Canadian Red Cross has just become the Official Supplier to Canada Soccer for first aid services. These services include First Aid Training, First Aid Kits and Automated External Defibrillators. Canada Soccer is the official governing body for soccer in Canada. In partnership with its members, Canada Soccer promotes the growth and development of soccer in…
Read MoreGroup First Aid Training at Your School – FAQ’s
Interested in private group First Aid & CPR training at your School? Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we get from Principals and teachers. FAQ’s about Group First Aid Training at School. Q: Which first aid/CPR class do teachers usually take? A: Teachers usually take the one day Red Cross Emergency First…
Read MoreRed Cross Babysitting Training at your SD43 School – FAQ’s
Interested in hosting a Red Cross Babysitting class at your SD43 School? If you’re a teacher or youth worker at an SD43 school, you may like to provide Red Cross Babysitting training for your students. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we get from teachers and parents: FAQ’s about hosting a Babysitting…
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