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Posted in First Aid Articles, on May 26, 2026
Ontario WSIB First Aid Changes 2026: Introducing Intermediate First Aid Ontario’s workplace first aid training program is changing in 2026. If you are taking Emergency First Aid, Standard First Aid, Bronze Cross, National Lifeguard, or another Lifesaving Society course, you may start...
Read MorePosted in First Aid Articles, on January 30, 2023
Lifeguarding Academy is the largest private Lifesaving Society affiliate in Ontario. There are many reasons why our students continue choose us for all of their lifeguard and first aid training needs. Below we have outlined some of the reasons why you may want to choose us as well: You...
Read MorePosted in First Aid Articles, on January 23, 2023
Do you have a first aid kit in your home? A first aid kit can be a fantastic tool to keep around you at all times in case of an emergency. Not sure what you should have in your at-home first aid kit? We have outlined some of the most important items you should have below! Things Every First Aid...
Read MorePosted in First Aid Articles, on January 14, 2023
When it comes to medications, there are many important things we need to remember as first aiders. One of the principles you will learn in first aid training is that as a first aider, you can assist victim's in taking their medications as long as the five rights are met. Assistance can take...
Read MorePosted in First Aid Articles, on December 20, 2022
One of Lifeguarding Academy's goals is to provide accessible First Aid and CPR training to everyone. Having access to formal training opportunities has been shown to reduce the amount of permanent disability and death in our communities. Below we have compiled our top 10 reasons...
Read MorePosted in First Aid Articles, on November 21, 2022
Winter is coming and we at Lifeguarding Academy want you to be as prepared as possible to prevent an emergency! In Canada, it is estimated that more than 80 people die a year from over-exposure in the cold1. In this post we will cover how to prevent cold related injuries and...
Read MorePosted in First Aid Articles, on November 14, 2022
If your loved one suddenly collapsed to the floor and stopped breathing, would you feel prepared to save their life? Every year, an estimated 35,000 sudden cardiac arrests occur in Canada- that’s one every 15 minutes1. Knowing how to respond can increase your loved ones chances of survival and...
Read MorePosted in First Aid Articles, on September 10, 2020
By definition, diabetes is a disease in which your body loses its ability to properly store and use glucose as fuel for the body. Glucose is found in foods such as bread, pasta, rice, potato, as well as some vegetables. The body uses the enzyme Insulin to store and later use this glucose for energy....
Read MorePosted in First Aid Articles, on August 19, 2020
Concussion A concussion is caused when there is swelling or internal bleeding in or around the brain. Any Impact to the head can cause a concussion or it might be as a direct result of a spinal injury. Just like spinal injuries, prevention is the best treatment for concussions as...
Read MorePosted in First Aid Articles, on August 12, 2020
Stroke A stroke is caused when there is a blockage (Ischemia) or bleed (hemorrhage) in the blood vessels that feed the brain with blood. It should be noted that there is no way of reviving dead brain cells and you should know that strokes are very serious and can be deadly. When it comes to...
Read MorePosted in First Aid Articles, on August 04, 2020
Shock Shock is caused by poor blood circulation around the body. Shock always accompanies other conditions and must always be treated alongside treating the main condition. Once someone goes into shock, the body tries to compensate by increasing the heart rate. This leads to an over-worked heart...
Read MorePosted in First Aid Articles, on July 30, 2020
Heart Disease: What It Is & What To Do About It Both conditions “Heart Attack” and “Angina” are caused by poor circulation to the heart muscle. A heart attack specifically is caused by a blockage in the blood vessels of the heart itself (coronary arteries) while an...
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