Your Emergency First Aid Guide?

First Aider assisting a victim with a bandage.

In this article, we will be giving you an overview of several medical emergency scenarios and a comprehensive guide on best practices for handling them. It is crucial to emphasize that knowing what to do and being actually trained to do it are two very different things. This article will give you an idea of how to act and what aid techniques to provide in various situations, but under no circumstance should this online guide be taken as official training or certification.

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10 Essential Items For A First Aid Box Kit

Person holding a first aid kit.

The choice of tools for your first aid kit is important if you want to be prepared for any emergency involving minor injuries like abrasions, burns, stings, or cuts. Every home should have a first aid kit, but you should also make sure to have one in your car. Additionally, if you and your family enjoy the outdoors you should always have a minimum of a basic first aid kit on hand.

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Kitchen Safety 101: Essential First Aid Tips for Cooking Accidents

A knife cut when chopping bell peppers

Cooking is a delightful way to bring loved ones together, but the kitchen can also be a place where accidents happen. With sharp knives, hot surfaces, and boiling liquids, injuries are common, and it’s essential to know how to handle these situations with confidence.

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Top Back-to-School Safety Tips Every Parent Should Know

Parents preparing their children wearing backpacks going back to school.

The summer sun is fading, and the crisp autumn air carries a familiar excitement – it’s back-to-school time! While parents are busy with new schedules, outfit shopping, and lunchbox prep, safety is paramount. Here at Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics, we want to ensure a smooth and safe transition for your child as they head back to the classroom.

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Train the Next Hero 2024

Event photos from the train the next hero community safety training workshop

At Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics, we’re passionate about empowering communities with the life-saving skills they need to make a difference. Our annual “Train the Next Hero!” workshop is a testament to this commitment. On August 11, 2024, Mel Lastman Square transformed into a bustling hub of heroism as we hosted the fourth installment of this beloved event.

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