The Importance of First Aid This Summer

                       If one thing’s sure enough, it’s this: Toronto will be absolutely hot throughout the summer. In response, many folks within the region head for the water on the weekends and holidays. Whether it’s in the form of a backyard or community pool, a beach, getting wet is that the best way to remain cool throughout the scorching summer months. However, along with all of the fun of swimming comes several dangers. In fact, drowning number one cause of accidental death for Torontonians kids aged zero to five years. These serious statistics highlight the importance of being as safe as possible when by the water this summer – and could be a reminder of the advantages of taking swimming lessons, as well.

Know What to Do at the Pool This Summer

                       Whether you’re at your own pool, the pool of a friend or neighbour or a public pool, knowing CPR strategies can save a life this summer. When you attend a First Aid and CPR/AED training session at one of our multiple locations such as the one in Downtown Toronto or North York, you will gain the ability to keep an accident from becoming truly tragic. If a child slips and falls into deep water in your presence – or if a kid that knows how to swim randomly begins struggling to stay afloat – you will know just what to do to help them. In the end, knowing these techniques can save the life of a child – maybe even your own.

Knowing CPR near a pool is crucial as it can save lives in the event of a drowning or cardiac emergency. Immediate CPR can help maintain blood flow to vital organs until professional help arrives, significantly increasing the chances of survival. With pools being popular recreational spots, having CPR-trained individuals nearby ensures swift and effective response to emergencies, enhancing overall safety for swimmers and bystanders alike. Watch the next YouTube Short and learn how to do CPR in less than a minute.

Handle Emergencies at the Beach

                       Although many beaches have lifeguards on duty, just as many do not. On top of that, just because a beach has a lifeguard doesn’t mean that he or she will be able to handle every possible scenario. Learning important first aid techniques by attending a program at a recognized training facility, you can be the person who gets the control over in case of an emergency. You’ll be able to assist a lifeguard if necessary; if no lifeguard is on duty, you’ll be able to help the victim out until professional assistance arrives. No matter what, knowing first aid certainly can’t hurt – in most cases, it is positively priceless.

Don’t Downplay the Importance of First Aid Know-How

                     Accidents happen in and around the water all the time. The big difference between a tragedy and a small accident depends on whether or not someone who’s trained in first aid is available. You can be that very important person in such an event, and you can help keep a needless and senseless tragedy from being added to the already disturbing statistics. By opting for our Canadian Red Cross Certified traditional or the new and improved Online Blended training’s, it would only take a few hours of your time, and you’ll be able to help your own children, other people’s children – and countless others – if the need should arise.

Have fun this summer, but stay safe too by receiving first aid training.