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In the Halifax Regional Municipality, its taking place at the Canadian Red Cross office at 133 Troop Ave. in Burnside. When the Scouts first approached us, we thought it was a perfect fit, says Don Marentette, director of first aid training for the Canadian Red Cross. We want people to be comfortable in performing first aid, so any opportunity to extend our training is a win for us. Four first aid training sessions will be offered in Burnside beginning at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, and Sunday, April 30. The courses will explore prevention and response training, focusing on inc

While some wildland firefighters work year-round and some work only during the fire season, the work is always strenuous and positions are always highly competitive. Prospective fire staff can increase chances of securing a job by earning a certificate or degree in fire science. Students who complete the Wildland Fire Academy will receive a certificate from the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG). Firefighting is strenuous physical work. A pre-course physical exam is required and additional prerequisites need to be met prior to training. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age prior

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Those in attendance will learn how to spot the signs of a drug overdose and how to administer the medicine to treat them, also known as Narcan, according to Dr. Laura Kornegay at with the CSHD. At the end of the course, free Narcan kits will be distributed, along with a card for future prescriptions. Naloxone has been more widely available in Virginia since the opioid crisis was declared a Public Health Emergency at the end of 2016. Dr. Kornegay said anyone is invited, including substance abusers and their family and friends. "When people stop breathing, obviously minutes matter. So having

All Rights Reserved. CapitalWave launches Blockchain Academy to offer online video training courses Tuesday, April 25, 2017 9:57 AM UTC 0 comments Global financial training solutions provider CapitalWave, Inc. officially launched The Blockchain Academy platform that offers online video training courses covering the potentials and wide impacts of blockchain technology. The online blockchain training sessions are designed for stakeholders, managers and developers seeking to better understand the impact of blockchain. The progress-oriented courses builds deeper and more intensive understanding

The Gadsden Police Department gave all its officers training recently, presented by the CED Mental Health Center, to better equip them to interact with people challenged by mental illness. Gadsden Police Sgt. John Hallman said all the departments sworn officers received an eight-hour block of training on mental health first aid. Just as CPR helps even those without clinical training assist an individual having a heart attack, mental health first aid prepares participants to interact with a person experiencing a mental health crisis, Josh Martin stated in a press release. Mental health first aiders

A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Paterson police offer psychological first-aid training Ed Rumley, Paterson Press 5:03 a.m. ET April 24, 2017 Cops and community members learn how to deal with and help someone who has gone through a traumatic experience. The Psychological First Aid training session sponsored by Paterson police at Passaic County Community College in Wayne. (Photo: Ed Rumley/NorthJersey.com) PATERSON A woman is sitting alone on a curb near a house being

At the end of the course, free Narcan kits will be distributed, along with a card for future prescriptions. Naloxone has been more widely available in Virginia since the opioid crisis was declared a Public Health Emergency at the end of 2016. Dr. Kornegay said anyone is invited, including substance abusers and their family and friends. "When people stop breathing, obviously minutes matter. So having the medication available in the hands of lay people is very important," said Dr. Kornegay. The classes will be offered in Fulks Run, Bridgewater and Harrisonburg. "We want to get out into the co

Superintendent Roy Seitsinger Jr. has asked that all employees receive the training within the next three years. Four Westerly police officers and officers from a few neighboring departments have also been trained. PHOTO: Sunday was a perfect day for a walk on the beach Mental health first aid was developed after medical practitioners decided an approach was needed that was akin to CPR and other physical first aid applications. The training is for anyone who is interested. The eight-hour class, usually offered in two sessions, teaches how to identify signs of mental illness and how to talk

Keeping a group of miners happy, healthy, and safe is complex, but the employee is the most important resource. If you protect your employee, you protect your braintrust. This makes good sense from a business perspective. Alex Hall For a multinational company with more than 100,000 employees and a diverse portfolio, ensuring site safety means understanding all hazards, how to address them, and applying appropriate controls. Its really about risk management, says Alex Hall, U.S. head of health and safety for aggregate and construction material for LafargeHolcim. We have different hazard profiles