Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics Blog

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Breast Cancer Awareness

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How Much Does CPR Training Cost?

If you live in Ontario, there are several compelling reasons why you should take a CPR training course. The first possibility is whether it is a requirement for their employment or education. However, everyone should know how to perform CPR because the understanding and abilities acquired may help save a life in an emergency in the future. The question that follows is, “How much does CPR training cost?”

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How Often Do You Need To Do First Aid Training?

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Can You Do CPR on Someone Having a Heart Attack?

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Do You Need a Babysitting Certificate to Babysit?

Does your monthly allowance last the entire month for you? Have you ever considered kick-starting your career as a babysitter to earn money? Running a small babysitting business requires more than just the right babysitting skills and knowledge of first aid. However, you may be wondering, do you need a babysitting certificate to babysit?

First Aid for Insect Bites and Stings

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How to Stop a Nosebleed

A bleed from the nose is not usually a sign of a severe problem, but it can be pretty frightening. Doctors call nosebleeds epistaxis, which refers to a nosebleed from one or both nostrils. It is usual for a nose to bleed for anything between one and fifteen minutes, and the flow can either be light or heavy. Frequent nosebleeds can indicate a problem and lead to anemia if not controlled.

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Is it Difficult to Become a Private Investigator in Ontario?

Generally, in Canada, the most challenging part of becoming a private investigator (PI) is getting a license for the province you want to become a PI. Otherwise, the process in Ontario is more straightforward than you might think.

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What Can You Use as a Splint?

With the onset of summer and the increased number of outdoor activities, the probability of getting injured also increases. If you have injured a bone or joint, then splinting it may help. When dealing with such conditions, provide pain relief to the injured region using splints.