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Kelowna WCB OFA Level 3 Occupational First Aid III

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Kelowna WCB OFA Level 3 Occupational First Aid III

Occupational First Aid Level 3

A 70-hour first aid course designed with the rural or attendant in heavy industry in mind. A prerequisite for employment with the BC Ambulance Service, many ski patrols and some Fire / Police Departments.

Covers the basics of airway, breathing and circulation – includes how to deal with obstructed airways, breathing distress, bleeding control, Shock and one and two person CPR. In addition, continuing patient assessment, hard collar application, securing a patient to a spine board, upper and lower limb splinting and minor wound care are covered. Completion of records and reports are an integral part of the course.

Course fees include textbooks and Exams.

Written and practical exams are required after the course is completed. A minimum mark of 70% is required, on both the written and practical exams, to successfully complete the course. A 3 year certificate will be issued on successful completion.

Kelowna WCB OFA Level 3 Occupational First Aid III

Kelowna WCB OfA Level 1 Vernon Penticton BC

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Kelowna WCB OFA Level 1

What are the different kinds of casts? kelowna first aid

A cast, which keeps a bone from moving so it can heal, is essentially a big bandage that has two layers — a soft cotton layer that rests against the skin and a hard outer layer that prevents the broken bone from moving. Kelowna first aid

These days, casts are made of either:

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plaster of paris: a heavy white powder that forms a thick paste that hardens quickly when mixed with water. Plaster of paris casts are heavier than fiberglass casts and don’t hold up as well in water.

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synthetic (fiberglass) material: made out of fiberglass, a kind of moldable plastic, these casts come in many bright colors and are lighter and cooler. The covering (fiberglass) on synthetic casts is water-resistant, but the padding underneath is not. You can, however, get a waterproof liner. The doctor putting on your child’s cast will decide whether a fiberglass cast with a waterproof lining is appropriate. Kelowna first aid

How is a cast put on?

First, several layers of soft cotton are wrapped around the injured area. Next, the plaster or fiberglass outer layer is soaked in water. The doctor wraps the plaster or fiberglass around the soft first layer. The outer layer is wet but will dry to a hard, protective covering. Doctors sometimes make tiny cuts in the sides of a cast to allow room for swelling. Kelowna first aid

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Can plaster of paris casts get wet?

Absolutely not! A wet cast may not hold the bone in place because the cast could start to dissolve in the water and could irritate the skin underneath it, possibly leading to infection. So your child shouldn’t swim and should use a plastic bag or special sleeve (available online or sometimes at pharmacies) to protect the cast from water. And instead of a shower, your child may need to take a sponge bath. Kelowna first aid

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Can synthetic (fiberglass) casts get wet?

Although the fiberglass itself is waterproof, the padding inside a fiberglass cast is not. So it’s still important to try to keep a fiberglass cast from getting wet. If this is a problem, talk to the doctor about getting a waterproof liner. Fiberglass casts with waterproof liners let kids continue bathing or even go swimming during the healing process. Although the liner allows for evaporation of water and sweat, it’s still fragile. Also, only certain types of breaks can be treated with this type of cast. Your doctor will determine if the fracture may be safely treated with a waterproof cast.Kelowna first aid

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Kelowna first Aid Training 2508786690 West Kelowna CPR

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With good asthma control, your child should not miss school and should be able to participate fully in school activities including sports.

Regular, clear communication with the school can help your child maintain good asthma control. You can help to prevent asthma problems at school by talking to your child’s teachers and by making sure you child has proper asthma treatment.

Meet with your child’s teachers each year before classes start

Give teachers a copy of your child’s asthma action plan and explain what it says.
List and explain your child’s asthma triggers and why it’s important to avoid them. (Some common triggers in the classroom include furry animals, dust, mould and strong smells.)
Show teachers your child’s asthma medicines and how to use them properly – make sure the medicines are well labelled.
Make sure the teachers know which medicine is the rescue medicine that helps in an asthma emergency (usually the blue inhaler).
Ask about the school’s rules about asthma medicines – stress the importance of allowing your child to carry his medicines with him at all times.
Ask about policies for field trips – with a bit of extra planning most trips should be safe.
Offer to arrange an information session with a Certified Asthma Educator or Certified Respiratory Educator.
Make sure your child’s teachers know what to do in an emergency and whom to contact

What to do in an asthma attack

Sit child down, with her back straight.
Give child 2 puffs of her rescue medicine. It’s usually in a blue puffer (for example, Ventolin®).
If the child’s breathing is not getting easier, call 911 or your local emergency number.
Keep giving child puffs of her rescue medicine until the ambulance arrives.
Call the child’s parents or emergency contact person.

Child Care First Aid Course May 26.2013

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Canadian Red Cross Standard Child Care First Aid & CPR B Course & AED

This course includes 2005 First Aid & CPR Guidelines and meets OHS regulations for Standard First Aid

Comprehensive First Aid & CPR training for individuals who need training for child care or early childhood education work, or who simply want more knowledge to respond to babies’ and children’s injuries and emergencies at home. The course covers a variety of topics from basic first aid such as cardiovascular emergencies, CPR Level B, choking, airway and breathing emergencies, and prevention of disease transmission to more in-depth topics such as sudden medical conditions and injuries to the head and spine.
About this course

Course with flexible scheduling options
3-year certification in Standard Child Care First Aid & CPR Level B or legislation or professional designation dictates
Includes CPR Level C
Includes an introduction to AED (Automated External Defibrillation) (additional skills are included as provincial medical control allows)
Conducted by a certified Red Cross First Aid Instructor
Who should attend

Any child care professional or early childhood educator can attend this course. No prerequisite or pre-course assignment is required.

Course content

Preparing to Respond
The EMS System
Check, Call, Care
Airway Emergencies
Breathing and Circulation Emergencies
First Aid for Respiratory and Cardiac Arrest
Head and Spine Injuries
Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries
Wound Care
Sudden Medical Conditions
Environmental Emergencies
Poisons
Childhood Illnesses
Keeping Children Safe
Summary
Scenarios
Canadian Red Cross Child Care First Aid & CPR Manual NEW
Certification card

Reference: www.redcross.ca

10 First Aid Myths – Kelowna Vernon Penticton

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CPR Always Saves Lives

Have you ever heard of someone saying that CPR saves lives? While this may be the intention of CPR it is far from the truth. Yes, it is effective in maintaining circulation, but this does not sustain life for more than a few minutes, and does not restart the heart.

In fact, at the best of times, CPR alone is only effective at resuscitating about 3%-5% of cardiac arrest victims. This doesn’t mean it’s useless and that we shouldn’t use it, but it is important to understand that most people will not be revived.

Other things that will influence the victim’s chance of revival include how long they’ve been unconscious, how long it takes for paramedics to arrive, the use of a defibrillator, and what exactly has occurred to them physiologically.

Cut a Hole in Someone’s Throat to Help them Breathe

You may have seen this on TV. Where someone can not breathe, because of an allergic reaction or due to choking on something. Then someone comes along and cuts a hole on the person’s throat just below the voice box and miraculously saves their life.

What they don’t tell you is that cutting just slightly too far to the left or right will cut into the major arteries of the neck which will cause severe bleeding and death. Even if you do it incorrectly blood from the cut will drain into the person’s airway and can prevent breathing.

This method is not taught by any of the major first aid teaching organizations, and should only be used by highly trained personnel.

Treating a Burn with Butter

You should never ever put anything on a burn that has not been recommended by a pharmacist or a physician. A common myth is to put butter, or some other household product, on a burn. We don’t know where this myth came from, but we do know it can do a lot of damage and result in even more pain.

Initially the cold butter will feel good because it is cold. But, very quickly the butter will warm up. And because it is oil based it will keep the heat trapped in the tissue. This will cause the tissue to burn longer as the heat is not able to escape.

What’s worse is that if the burn is serious enough to require medical attention, the physician will have to remove the butter to prevent infection. And as you may already know, removing oil is not very easy. It may require chemicals (storn soap), or even scrubbing. This will be very painful at the best of times, let alone on a fresh burn.

Burns to the skin can be very serious. Any burn where the skin is damaged should be seen by a physician.

Suck on a Snake Bite to Extract the Venom

If you’ve ever watched old cowboy movies you’ve probably seen one of the heroes get bitten by a snake. Then his partner will come along with a sharp knife, slice a couple of inches of skin where the bite mark is, and then suck the venom out with his mouth. Not a good idea.

What you probably don’t know is that once venom enters your body from a snake bite it travels very quickly through the blood stream. Literally, within a couple of seconds it’s long gone from the area of the bite. And even if do you somehow do manage to suck blood filled with snake venom into your mouth, it will quickly be absorbed into your blood stream through the very thin skin in your mouth.

Stop Bleeding with a Tourniquet

A tourniquet is a method of controlling severe bleeding, by tying something above the cut and totally restricting blood flow to the limb. While this will work in controlling bleeding, it is no longer taught by any of the major first aid agencies, because it can easily lead to gangrene (death of tissue) of the limb. This occurs because tissue dies very quickly without blood flow.

Tourniquets should only be used in very extreme cases. Even so, every few minutes the tourniquet should be loosened to allow some blood to flow through.

Pop a Blister

It is very tempting to break blisters. However, doing so will expose very sensitive skin which can be more painful and can lead to infection.

If by chance the blister does break, do not tear the skin off. Many times the skin will heal. It may regrow permanently or fall off in a few days when the underlying skin has toughened up a bit.

Keep Someone From Biting Their Tongue When Having a Seizure

If someone is having a convulsion or seizure do not put anything in their mouths This myth is very common because we’ve all been taught to be concerned with the person biting their tongue. However, if this were going to happen, chances are the victim will have done it before you get to them. Also, by putting objects into someone’s mouth results in a high risk that the object will break and result in choking. Even worse, the object could break teeth which in turn could cause choking. Both of which are much more serious than a bitten tongue.

And definitely never ever put your fingers into someone’s mouth. Chances are they will bite them, maybe totally amputating them or at the very least causing you a lot of pain.

Rub Frostbite

Suffering from frostbite (frozen skin/tissue) can be very painful and, in extreme cases, lead to amputations if the tissue dies.

It is very common to try and rub frozen body parts to warm them up. If you do this with very mild frostbite there will be little damage. However, if tissue is actually frozen, rubbing will damage the skin.

When water in the tissue freezes, because of frostbite, it expands and forms tiny crystals in the skin cells. Rubbing the skin together will cause these tiny water crystals to literally make small cuts in the skin from the inside.

The best thing to do is to warm up those body parts by going inside where it’s warm or placing them on another body part that is warm (e.g. underarms). In severe cases you should seek medical help as soon as you can.

Use Heat for Bone and Joint Injuries

Suffering a bone or joint injury is very painful. And there is a myth out there that you should put heat on these types of injuries. However, the best solution is a cold pack for about 20 minutes every hour.

Heat will cause more blood, and other injury related chemicals, to rush to the area. This will increase the swelling, which will make recovery take much longer, and can also lead to more scar tissue later on.

Heat should only ever be applied by a trained therapist, for the purpose of therapy, no sooner than 3 days after the injury. And of course the injury needs to be assessed for proper treatment.

Similarly, do not try and walk-off, or shake-off, such injuries. You can’t heal broken bones or torn ligaments by bouncing around on a soccer field.

Drink Milk or Water When Poisoned

It is almost a gut reaction to give a poison victim something to drink, e.g. water or milk. What most people don’t realize is that many common poisons will react more when mixed with water, milk, or other liquids.

Another common misconception is to induce vomiting. However, if the poison was corrosive, not only did it burn the esophagus on the way down, it will now burn on the way up. And, the poison may now also be inhaled by the lungs which can be damaged very easily.

Although it sounds a bit strange, corrosive substances will do less harm in the stomach, as it is lined with a protective layer. The best thing to do is call the poison center or refer to the container itself for the proper first aid treatment. If the victim is unconscious, in severe pain, or having trouble breathing, call paramedics right away.

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EMT-Paramedic Interactive Flashcards Book (REA) (Flash Card Books)

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REA’s Flashcard Books Come to the Rescue!

Hundreds of Must-Study Questions and Answers!

REA’s Interactive Flashcard® book for the EMT-Paramedic exam helps students check their test-readiness before taking this crucial exam. Our flashcard book is the perfect refresher and offers a quick and convenient way to practice answering questions. Written by an expert in the fire and EMS arenas, these flashcards give students full scenarios to evaluate in a multiple-choice format, just like the actual test.

This recommended study aid contains more than 350 must-study questions that cover all official test categories found on the EMT-Paramedic exam, including Airway & Breathing, Cardiology, Medical, Obstetrics & Pediatrics, Scene Size-Up, and Trauma. Our handy icons help students locate questions by subject, so they can review and test their knowledge in specific areas. The book also provides fascinating fun facts about the medical/EMT profession and its history.

The Premium Edition with CD-ROM also contains four timed quizzes with detailed explanations of answers to challenge test-readiness. As an added bonus, we’ve also included four full-color anatomy charts covering:

Unlike most flashcards that come loose in a box, our flashcards are bound in an organized, portable book that makes studying a breeze. Students can write their answer on the front of the card, and then compare it to the answer on the back of the card. This concise question and answer format makes it easy to find the right answer, and we even give details explaining why the answer is correct.

Fully indexed for smarter study, this book is an indispensable asset for anyone preparing for the EMT-Paramedic test!

Total Resources International 130-Piece Outdoor First Aid Kit in EVA Case

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This 130 Piece First Aid Kit is ideal for a family or group. Packed in a rigid yet flexible Cordura covered EVA moulded foam container with zip closure, the kit contains the following: 25 – Adhesive Bandages 3″ x 3/4″, 20 – Adhesive Bandages 3/8″ x 1-1/2″, 5 – Butterfly Closure Bandages, 2 – Knuckle Bandages, 1 – Adhesive Tape Roll 1/2″ x 2-1/2 yds, 10 – Cotton Tip Applicators, 1 – First Aid Instruction Guide, 4 – Sterile Sponge Dressings 2″ x 2″, 1 – Trauma Pad 5″ x 9″, 2 – Examination Gloves, 1 – Instant Cold Compress, 5″ x 6″, 2 – Safety Pins, 1 – Metal Tweezers 3″, 3 – Sunscreen Lotion Packets, 1 – Lip Ointment Packet, 3 – Antibacterial Ointment Packets, 3 – Hydrocortisone Ointment Packets, 2 – Poison Ivy Cleanse Packets, 3 – Insect Repellent Packets, 12 – Antiseptic Towelettes, 12 – Alcohol Prep Pads, 4 – Non Aspirin Tablets, 2 – Finger Splints, 3 – Sting Relief Pads, 4 – Aspirin Tablets, 1 – Moleskin

Binding :Sports
Brand :Total Resources International
Color :Orange
EAN :0020424109684
Feature :Contains essential items needed in the outdoors
Feature :Moulded EVA carry case
Feature :Eco friendly packaging
Feature :ISO 9001 registered company
Feature :Approved by the FDA, OSHA, ANSI, and HEB
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Johnson & Johnson First Aid Kit, Safe Travels (Pack of 2)

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Portable & organized out of the home first aid. Over 40 items! Organized Case – Keeps items accessible & in place. Clean:6-Johnson & Johnson Cleansing Wipes. Treat:4- Band-Aid brand First Aid Antibiotic Ointment Net wt. .03 oz. (.89g. Protect:15-Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages 5/8 x 2 1/4″ (1.5 cm x 5.7cm). 8- Band-Aid Brand Spots Adhesive Bandages 7/8″x7/8″ (2.2cmx2.2cm). 8- Johnson & Johnson Gauze Pads (4 2-packs) 2″ x 2″ (5.1cm x 5.1cm). 6- Band-Aid Brand Butterfly Closures 1″ x 3/8″ (2.5cm x 1cm) 5-Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages 1″ x 3″ (2.5cm x 7.6cm). Other First Aid & Utility Items:4-Tylenol Acetaminophen Extra Strength Caplets. 2- Motrin IB Caplets 1- Cortaid Advanced 12-hour Anti-itch cream Net. wt. 0.1oz (2.8g).1-Organized Carrying Case.(Caution: The packaging of this product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions). Other First Aid & Utility Items: 4 – Tylenol Acetaminophen Extra Strength Tablets; 4 – Motrin IB Caplets; 2 – St. Joseph Adult Aspirin Therapy; 1 – Organized Carrying Case.

Binding :Health and Beauty
Brand :Johnson & Johnson
EAN :0381370082743
Feature :Can hold essential items for active travel
Feature :Organized case keeps items accessible
Feature esigned for pack & go convenience
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MPN :46669
NumberOfItems :2
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PackageQuantity :2
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