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Why Learn CPR / First Aid?

When an emergency happens, first aid can mean the difference between a few lost hours, permanent disability, and even death. First aid saves lives, eases pain and suffering, and prevents further injuries. Since the person you are most likely to provide first aid for will be someone you know, wouldn’t you like to know how to help? First aid is good for you too: research shows that just by participating in a first aid course, you reduce the risk of personal injury by up to 40%.

Believe it or not, learning first aid is easy - whether you have no experience responding to emergencies, or you just want to refresh your skills. No matter which Red Cross First Aid course you choose, you will find caring, professional instructors to guide you, and lots of hands-on practice to help you build your confidence and skills. All of our courses are active and practical, and are supported by state-of-the art training materials which make learning interesting and fun

 Every year, we teach hundreds of thousands of Canadians just like you the first aid skills needed to make a difference in an emergency - even to save a life. Don't wait until an emergency has happened to find out what you could have done. Enroll in a First Aid Course today and let us show you how you can make your home, school or workplace a safer place to be - for everyone.

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CPR & FIRST AID TRAINING
BENEFITS

Medical emergencies on the job cost Canadian companies billions of dollars each year in lost wages, health care expenses, lawsuits and worker's compensation claims. You can reduce these costs by teaching your employees how to prevent workplace emergencies - and how to respond properly when they do occur. Offer them First Aid or CPR training from K&S Communications.  

Federal and provincial regulations demand that a certain number of your employees are trained in first aid. Today, employers across the country are discovering that it pays to meet - or even exceed - these legislative requirements with First Aid and CPR training through K&S Communications.

Research shows that just by participating in a First Aid course, employees become more aware of potential dangers, and reduce their risk of personal injury by up to 40%.  

When an emergency does occur, prompt, effective first aid can make the difference between a few lost hours, permanent disability, and even death. In business, time is money. First Aid and CPR training saves time, saves money, and lives.

 Experience, Flexibility and Convenience: We're Working to Meet Your Needs 

Now it's easier than ever before for you and your employees to benefit from First Aid and CPR training. Our courses are designed to meet the needs of your business - and the busy schedules of your employees. Many courses can be completed in less than one day; and we can usually provide training right on site, saving you valuable time and money.

The First Aid and CPR training programs offered through K&S Communications 
makes good business sense.

In the short time that it takes your employees to learn First Aid and CPR, 12 employees in Canada will suffer a debilitating work-related injury - and one or two will be killed. With a little help from K&S Communications, your employees can learn how to prevent emergencies - and what to do if one does occur. Show your employees that you care about their health and safety - on the job and at home. Provide them with First Aid and CPR training from K&S Communications. It makes good business sense. Let us show you how.

First Aid and CPR courses meet federal Treasury Board Standard 3-5 under the Canada Labour Code,
Canada Occupational and Health Regulations, and are recognized by Health Canada.

Learning how to respond to an emergency is easier than you might think.

Emergencies happen to all of us. Knowing how to respond to these emergencies is critical. We want to teach people that they can do something to help when an emergency strikes - at home, at work, or wherever you happen to be.  First Aid and CPR courses teach you the life saving skills you need to make a difference.

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Canadian National Drowning Report
(2000)

    The following data was collected by the Canadian Red Cross Society. It was obtained from coroners and
    medical examiners files across Canada. Data was complied and verified for accuracy at the national level. Due 
    to the amount of time required by Coroner offices across Canada to release coroner’s reports coupled with the
    time required to collect and transcribe the data, the figures for annual drowning statistics are from a previous
    year, 1998.

    There were 552 water-related fatalities in Canada in 1998. drowning have been decreasing since 1991. In 1997
    there were 566 water-related fatalities, 617 in 1996 and 648 in 1991. Ontario had the highest number of
    water-related fatalities with 142 in 1998.

 Summary of Water-Related Fatalities by Province & Territory

Gender Comparison

    Males account for 85% of all water-related fatalities. The drowning rate per 100,00 is particularly high for males
    in the following age groups: Ages 1-4, 15-24 and 75+. 92% of boaters succumbing to drowning were males
    while 86% of recreational swimmers who drowned were also male.

 RATE AND NUMBER OF DROWINGS BY AGE AND SEX CANADA 1998*
(n=423: 362 Males & 61 Females)**

 
* Includes recreational, occupational & daily living drawings, excludes land/air transport drowning.
**Age unknown for 4 male victims

PERCENTAGE OF DROWNING BY TIME OF DAY, CANADA 1998*

    Of the drowning where the time of death could be determined 127 or 44% of drowning occurred in the mid or
    late afternoon between the hours of 2pm-6pm.

 *Excludes Land/Air transport, (n=423)

Percentage of drowning by Day of the Week, Canada 1998*

    39% of all drowning occurred on the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) with 20% of all drowning occurring on 
    a Sunday.

 
*Excludes Land/Air transport, (n=423)

  Boating Drowning by Use of a Floatation Device*, Canada 1998 (n=172)

    Boaters are legally required to carry life jackets or Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs) for each person on
    board. Each PFD must be properly fitted to the individual. 73% of those who drowned in boating incidents 
    were not wearing a life jacket or PFD at the time of incident (whether or not it was in the boat at the time).

*includes recreational, occupational, daily boating and other boating drowning.
**PFD or life jacket
***not fastened or inappropriate size

Infant and Toddler Drowning* by Accompanying Person(s)**
Canada 1998 (n=38)

     Infants and toddlers represent approximately 9% of drowning in Canada in 1998. 38 toddlers in Canada
    drowned, an increase of 28% over 1997, (29) infant and toddler drowning. In over two thirds of infant and
    toddler drowning, the victims were alone.

*excludes Land/Air transport
**”Adult” includes that the victim was accompanied by adult(s) does not exclude the presence
of minors (under 18 years of age); “Minors” indicates presence of minor(s) only.
***Included 2 infants (under 1 year old) and 36 toddlers (1-4 years old).

The information presented was derived from the Canadian Red Cross Society's National Drowning Report, 2000. For more information on alcohol and other related drowning conditions visit the Canadian Red Cross Society @
www.redcross.ca

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QUALIFICATIONS

CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY
CROIX-ROUGE CANADIENNE

WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR
STANDARD FIRST AID
BASIC RESCUER CPR

LIFESAVING SOCIETY

LIFESAVING INSTRUCTOR
AQUATIC EMERGENCY CARE
AQUATIC SUPERVISOR TRAINING
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NATIONAL LIFEGUARD - POOL
BRONZE CROSS


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OF ONTARIO

BCLS INSTRUCTOR

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TANIA SMYE
162 IRONWOOD CRESCENT
HAMILTON, ONTARIO
CANADA
L8W 3C2

Tel.: 1 (905) 385-5471
Sunday to Saturday
10am to 8pm
(Eastern Standard Time)

Email: tsmye@ks-pages.com