First aid
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Edmonton health care aide student jumps into action, performs CPR on unresponsive manA NorQuest College health care aide student put her training to the test when she came across an unresponsive man in downtown Edmonton.EducationJul 23, 2021
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Thai man uses CPR to save baby elephant struck by motorbikeThe elephant calf was struck while crossing the road with its herd after dark.TrendingDec 22, 2020
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St. John Ambulance teaches CPR, first aid safely during coronavirus pandemicThere are aspects of first aid and CPR training that can't be properly taught with videos or remotely online, one St. John Ambulance expert says.HealthNov 9, 2020
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Coaldale high school students finish 1st year of Fire Academy through online learning"We're doing that entire college-level program with these kids at the high school," Coaldale Fire Chief Kevin McKeown said.EducationMay 16, 2020
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A woman almost fatally choked during a Gastown murder mystery party. People thought it was an actA Port Coquitlam woman had an emotional reunion with the restaurant owner who saved her life on Halloween night.Nov 7, 2019
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Firefighters at Wilson’s Landing now first medical responders as wellCalls for medical requests are expected to improve in the North Westside area.Apr 2, 2019
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Victoria community unveils ’emergency bench’ to help bring neighbours togetherThe Leonard Street Neighbour Hub includes safety equipment, phone chargers and a community bulletin board.CanadaMar 31, 2019
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An in-depth look at how Toronto’s paramedics work to save victims of gun violence, traumaAlthough Toronto's police officers and firefighters often are called upon to provide first aid, initial treatment and comfort to victims of trauma, it's the city's paramedics who are responsible for providing critical medical assistance to patients before they get to hospital.HealthJan 23, 2019
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Kelowna outreach to offer overdose antidote trainingIt's a form of first aid that has proved time and again to be life-saving.HealthJan 15, 2019
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Alberta woman advocates more first aid training, AED access after mother’s deathOn May 11, Shannon Willner and her sisters took their mother shopping in Leduc for her Mother's Day present when their family outing turned into a nightmare.HealthMay 25, 2018
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