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Posted in Aquatic Articles, on November 28, 2022
Diagram by Shallow Water Blackout Prevention Contrary to what the name suggests, shallow water black out can happen in any depth of water. It is thought to be the #1 cause of drownings among competent swimmers. Of the 140,000 drowning deaths worldwide, shallow water blackout is responsible...
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 Aquatic Articles, on September 04, 2021
The Bronze Medallion (first level) and Bronze Cross (second level) courses are designed to prepare you with the knowledge and skills to be safe in and around water. In these course you will be taught the necessary physical and judgment skills to decide if, and how you should...
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
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 well. Wear your...
Read MorePosted in First Aid Articles, on August 12, 2020
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 strokes, it is...
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
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 angina attack is brought on due to the narrowing of those...
Read MorePosted in Aquatic Articles, on September 20, 2019
If you're ever wondered "What does a lifeguard certification consist of?" or "How do I become a lifeguard", then you've come to the right place. At Lifeguarding Academy, we strive to make the process of becoming a lifeguard as easy as possible so that more people decide...
Read MorePosted in News, on July 19, 2019
"If you're not within arm's reach, you've gone too far.." As the weather gets nicer & warmer more and more people head over to our bodies of water to cool down. Unfortunately, this coincides with the time that our drowning rates spike. Annually around 500 people are lost...
Read MorePosted in First Aid Articles, on July 18, 2019
We've all been there. We get told that we need to be "first aid or CPR certified" in order to be eligible for the job we're about to be hired for then sent out there to look for the first course that is running. We come across Lifeguarding Academy's website and we see all the...
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