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It is necessary that we undergo CPR and First Aid training in Ontario so as to be ready for emergencies anywhere at any time. Such knowledge gives people a chance to react on time during bad situations like heart failure or accidents. Their training aims at improving personal self-confidence while making towns safer and better prepared in case of an immediate problem. The blog is information about cpr and first aid in Ontario.

What is CPR?

If someone’s heartbeat or breathing has stopped, then cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can be used to save their life. In Ontario, CPR training is very important for both ordinary people and those working in healthcare. The goal of this procedure is to keep blood flowing and air moving through the lungs until an ambulance or medical team arrives.

Why is first aid training important?

First aid refers to the first care given to small or big injuries and sicknesses. In Ontario, first aid classes provide individuals with knowledge on how to cope with several scenarios ranging from little cuts and burnings to terrible wounds and health emergencies. Understanding first aid could have a great influence on results during accidents as well as health calamity situations. In this case, the first aid training supplies play a pivotal role.

Training and certification

The Canadian Red Cross and St. John Ambulance, among other organizations across Ontario, provide courses on certification in first aid as well as CPR. The purpose of these programs is to impart skills that can help save lives and keep participants ready for an emergency situation. Enrolling in such programs greatly instills self-assurance; it is also a prerequisite for different jobs and volunteering opportunities. You will also get assistance for the AED training and sales support.

Legal requirements

The Ontario Province presently commands CPR and first aid credentials for some occupations and sectors. For instance, regulatory requirements need such certification from childcare providers, educators and health practitioners among others. By adhering to these regulations, individuals are better placed to handle crises when they arise.

Community impact

Diving into CPR and first aid training, Ontarians help build a more secure environment. Individuals with adequate training can act promptly in emergencies, thus preserving lives and decreasing the impact of injuries. A well-informed community with trained members creates a culture where residents are ready for any unfortunate events that may occur.

Getting involved

Before starting on this adventure of CPR and first aid, you should look for training providers accredited by relevant bodies in your area. There are numerous classes offered online or face-to-face, which would work best depending on individual preference regarding time schedules. By offering such kind of training, individuals not only equip themselves with immediate response skills during disasters but also contribute generally to the wellness and safety of the society at large.

Final Words

Three U.S. airports to unveil American Heart Association and Anthem Foundation Hands-Only CPR training kiosks

Interactive machine teaches lifesaving skill to travelers in five minutes

Amid record-high airline travel this summer, the American Heart Association – the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease – is debuting Hands-Only CPR training kiosks at select international airports across the United States, providing even more opportunities for travelers to learn how to save lives. Beginning today, Cleveland Hopkins International, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International and Orlando International airports will feature training kiosks where the public can learn Hands-Only CPR in about five minutes while they wait for their flights. This brings the total number of airport kiosks, supported by Anthem Foundation to seven in the United States.

Each year, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside the hospital, and about 20 percent occur in public places such as airports. Hands-Only CPR has been shown to be as effective as conventional CPR for cardiac arrest when it occurs in public, and CPR can double or triple a victim’s chance of survival. The interactive kiosks are designed to train large numbers of people on this simple, lifesaving technique.

Hands-Only CPR has two steps, performed in this order: when you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse, call 911. Then, push hard and fast in the center of the chest until help arrives.

Each kiosk has a touch screen with a short video that provides an overview of Hands-Only CPR, followed by a practice session and a 30-second test. With the help of a practice manikin, or a rubber torso, the kiosk gives feedback about the depth and rate of compressions, as well as proper hand placement – factors that influence the effectiveness of CPR.

 The latest kiosks will include new features and enhancements such as:

a video that tells the story of former University of Dayton students Matt Lickenbrock and Sean Ferguson who are now good friends after Lickenbrock performed Hands-Only CPR on Ferguson who suffered a cardiac arrest after being struck by lightning in a campus parking lot. Lickenbrock learned Hands-Only CPR from the Association’s pilot kiosk at DFW International Airport and he later used his skills to help save Ferguson’s life

updated Hands-Only CPR instruction that follows 2015 Association Guidelines for CPR, which recommends that CPR chest compressions be performed at a rate of 100 to 120 beats per minute; and

closed captioning to make the training available to everyone.

 More than 20,000 visitors have learned Hands-Only CPR from the Association kiosks installed in 2016 at the following airports: O’Hare International; Indianapolis International; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International; and Baltimore-Washington International.

 “Our nation’s airports have proven to be a great way to extend our educational campaign to train people on the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR and, help meet the Association’s goal to double bystander response by 2020,” said Craig Samitt, MD, chief clinical officer at Anthem, Inc. “By expanding the availability of the training kiosks, we’re hopeful that more people will feel confident to administer Hands-Only CPR on a stranger or someone they love.”

 Airports represent an opportune setting to train the public in Hands-Only CPR at kiosks, according to a study recently published in Resuscitation. Researchers evaluated data from the Association’s pilot kiosk at DFW International Airport during a 32-month period. The study showed there was noticeable interest by the public to learn Hands-Only CPR as nearly 23,500 visitors used the kiosk from July 2013 to Feb. 2016.

The new kiosks will be located in the following spots:

Behind Central Checkpoint across from the Interfaith Center at Cleveland Hopkins International (July 24, 2017)

Concourse A, Gates A6-A22 at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (Aug. 1, 2017)

Entrance to the Main Food Court at Orlando International (Aug. 9, 2017)

 In 2009, the Association launched a nationwide Hands-Only CPR campaign to raise awareness about this lifesaving skill. The campaign is supported nationally by an educational grant from the Anthem Foundation. Since 2012, nearly 9.7 million people have been trained in Hands-Only CPR via events, training kiosks and video education with the Foundation’s support.

Six state, 14-city tour aims to raise awareness and empower people to use life-saving skill

Imagine being able to quickly react and perform Hands-Only CPR on someone suffering a cardiac arrest and possibly saving their life. With more than 70 percent of all out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happening at home, then that means at some point a  person will likely be called upon to perform this critical skill to save the life of someone they know and love. Beginning this month, the American Heart Association (AHA), the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease, in collaboration with the Anthem Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Anthem, Inc., will launch the 2016 Hands-Only CPR Mobile Tour. The initiative continues their work to increase the number of people who are trained in Hands-Only CPR by offering free instruction in select cities throughout Florida, Georgia, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio and Indiana.

According to recent research published in the Journal of Emergency Medicine, people are more likely to remember the correct pace of CPR chest compressions when trained to the beat of a familiar song. The tunes featured in the Mobile Tour will be timed to 100 to 120 beats per minute (bpm), which is the correct rate for performing chest compressions. During the tour stop, participants will choose from several popular songs with the right bpm and then receive a 20-minute training session in Hands-Only CPR from instructors as the music plays in the background.

“We can’t underscore enough the importance of learning this life-saving skill and how easy it is to acquire the training so that in just a few minutes, you can be ready to save the life of a loved one or even a stranger,” said Craig Samitt, MD, chief clinical officer at Anthem, Inc. “To date, nearly 60,000 people have already been trained by this yearly tour, but we know we can’t stop here. That’s why the Anthem Foundation is continuing its efforts to help the American Heart Association in its work to double survival from cardiac arrest by 2020, and this year’s tour is another way we want to make it easy for people to learn Hands-Only CPR.”  

In its fifth year, the Hands-Only CPR Mobile tour aims to raise awareness and help people feel confident about performing CPR in an emergency. The tour will make 22 stops across 14 cities this year. Participants will receive a free CPR Anytime Kit® that they can use to practice and extend the life-saving skill of Hands-Only CPR to family and friends.

This year’s tour comes on the heels of the successful launch of five, Hands-Only CPR Training Kiosks operated by the AHA and the Anthem Foundation that are available in high-traffic places such as airports. The kiosks are available at the following airports: Chicago O’Hare International; Indianapolis International; Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall; and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International. A kiosk also resides at the Global Center for Health Innovation in Cleveland, Ohio.  In 2013, the AHA placed a pilot kiosk at Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport. The kiosks provide users with an interactive experience to learn this critical technique.  

“This year’s mobile tour will focus on teaching CPR using popular songs that people recognize and remember.  This will help emphasize how truly simple it is to take action to help save the life of a person suffering an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest,” said Clifton Callaway, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the AHA’s Emergency Cardiovascular Care committee and professor of emergency medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. “The AHA is grateful for the Anthem Foundation’s continued commitment to bringing valuable CPR instruction directly to our communities via the tour.  Immediate action by every citizen in those first few minutes is the most important step to improve outcomes for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests.”