The importance of getting first aid training cannot be understated. In fact, one could argue that learning how to perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), for example, should be mandatory. What could possibly be more important than saving lives? With first aid training, you can make a huge impact at home, work or in a public space. You truly never know when an emergency situation can arise. Did you know
Do you live and/or work in Oakville, Ontario?
If so, you’re surely aware of the many wonderful things there are to do in the city. On her website, realtor Rola Merhi points out that Oakville offers numerous options for recreational activities by the water. “Nestled along the shore of Lake Ontario, Oakville beckons water enthusiasts year-round, offering splendid opportunities for sailing, kayaking, and enjoying serene beach days during the warmer months,” she writes.
With Oakville’s harbour area a focal point of recreation, it’s a must that water safety is practiced. In a worst-case scenario, first aid training can help to resuscitate someone who may have come close to drowning. SOS First Aid’s Standard First Aid course covers such topics as first aid for circulatory and breathing emergencies, CPR Level C (adult, child, infant, and 2-person CPR), choking, AED, wound care and treating injuries to the head and spine.
Do you enjoy athletic activities in Oakville?
Merhi also notes that “Oakville is home to an impressive array of parks and open spaces where individuals and families can enjoy picnics, hiking, and biking through trails adorned with native flora and fauna. For golf enthusiasts, Oakville presents prestigious golf courses that offer both a challenge to seasoned players and a welcoming environment for newcomers to the sport.”
It goes without saying that engaging in sports can lead to injuries. As fun as playing games can be, it’s always wise to have someone on hand who can tend to an injury if a mishap occurs. Among many other skills, participants in our Emergency First Aid course learn how to treat airway, breathing and circulation emergencies. They are also taught first aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest as well as wound care.
Are you a fan of winter in Oakville?
“The colder months transform the landscape into a playground for winter sports, with cross-country skiing and snowshoeing becoming popular pastimes,” informs Merhi. Winter sports and Canadians go hand in hand. But, as Nova Scotian hockey enthusiast, John Guinan discovered back in March, first aid training is invaluable. After suffering cardiac arrest on the ice, Guinan’s life was saved by Nigel Leggett, a first responder, and Greg Whalen, a former police officer.
As reported by Mike Lamb and Sean Mott of CTV News, Whalen instituted first aid protocols on the bench after a hockey player suffered a heart attack last year. “We got (Guinan) rolled over and got his hockey gear out of the way,” Leggett recalls in the article, “You could tell by the colour…he had left us at that point. Greg came back with the AED (automated external defibrillator) and the shock went off and probably within 90 seconds John was talking with us.”
Receive first aid training in Oakville!
SOS First Aid provides training at no less than three different Oakville First Aid Training locations! They are Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre at 2200 Sawgrass Drive, The Meeting House at 2700 Bristol Circle and the SOS First Aid training centre at 700 Dorval Drive. For more information, please don’t hesitate to call us at 905-844-9813. You may also email us at [email protected].
