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#114. Get First Aid Certification

Completed April 13, 2000 @ Canadian University College pool

This was a component in my goal #54 (lifeguarding)- the AEC part. I got my National Lifeguarding Standard (NLS), Aquatic Emergency Care, O2 Administration, Senior Resuscitation, Bronze Cross, and Bronze Medallion. They are available for viewing if you click on them, but they all look the same.

The people in the class were loads of fun. Here are their names: Matt, Kristin, Cara, Kim, Alicia, Charla, Sarah, Sabrina, Adrianna, Deanna and ME.

Lynn and Pattie taught the class at the CUC pool. Good times with spinals, hypothermia sits and eggbeaters.  I need to get back into the pool!

ABCs!

Airway

Breathing

Circulation

Steps towards AR

Check for hazards

Check level of consciousness

Call EMS

Check airway (clear if necessary)

Check breathing (offer artificial breathing if necessary)

Check Circulation (offer chest compressions if necessary)

Artificial breathing and circulation

compressions:breaths

Adult-15:2 x 4

Child (under 8)-20:1 x 5