Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics Blog

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How to be Prepared for an Emergency

There are many different types of emergencies which can happen at any moment. What can we do to be prepared for an emergency situation?

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Is Getting a Security License Difficult?

If you've ever thought about becoming a security guard, you'll need to obtain a security license. How difficult is it to earn a license?

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What’s the Difference Between Standard and Emergency First Aid?

Having trouble understanding the difference between Standard and Emergency First Aid? Learn what makes each course unique in this blog!

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What are the Different Levels of First Aid & CPR/AED?

You're required to be First Aid and CPR/AED certified for your job, but do you know what the different levels of First Aid and CPR entail?

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How Much is First Aid Training in Ontario?

First Aid & CPR training is a great way to learn amazing life-saving skills. But how much is a First Aid training course?

A Canadian Red Cross certificate example, certified in Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C (Blended). Includes certificate number, expiry date, issue date, and issuer location (ON). Coast2Coast First Aid and Aquatics Inc. website is listed.

How Long is First Aid and CPR Valid in Ontario?

You're interested in becoming First Aid and CPR certified, but how long is First Aid and CPR valid for in Ontario? Always keep your certificate up-to-date!

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What Is Psychological First Aid?

Recovering from an injury is one thing, but how do you recover from trauma? There are 5 advantages of psychological first aid training to help you heal.

Two paramedics assist an older man lying on a carpeted floor. They are securing a yellow and blue neck brace on him. Both paramedics wear green uniforms and blue gloves, focusing intently on providing care.

Methods to Manually Stabilize a Patient’s Head

As a first responder, it's important to know how to stabilize a patient's head after a spine or neck injury. There are many effective methods for stabilization.

A person in a blue shirt is receiving CPR on a gray surface. Hands are pressing on their chest, demonstrating a lifesaving technique. The scene suggests urgency, focusing on the chest compression process.

7 Important Steps of CPR

If you come across someone who requires CPR, do you know how to help them? Follow these important steps of CPR and provide the victim with a fighting chance.