We are currently CLOSED for the turnover of exhibitions.
Join us on Saturday, February 8th at 2pm, for the opening reception of Margins & Peripheries.
Check out our upcoming Creative Skill Sharing workshops HERE
&
Register for a FULL DAY Emergency First Aid course Tuesday, February 25th 9am - 5pm
limited spaces available
Emergency First-Aid Course
Have you always wanted to learn emergency first-aid skills but didn't know where to begin? Maybe you want to add first-aid certification to your resume or to feel better prepared in case of a medical emergency?
Here's your chance!
We are hosting an full-day, hands-on first aid course here at the gallery.
Limited spots available.
DATE: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
TIME: 9am - 5pm
COST: $118
Workshop at a glance:
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Through practical activities wherever possible, demonstrate an understanding of the goals of first aid.
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Through practical activities wherever possible, demonstrate an understanding of the legal implications of providing first aid treatment.
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Through practical activities wherever possible, demonstrate an understanding of the principles of universal precautions, including barrier devices, hand washing, and use of gloves.
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Through practical activities wherever possible, demonstrate an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the ABC priorities.
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Demonstrate primary assessment of a victim including:
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scene survey
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level of consciousness
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airway, breathing, circulation
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major bleeding
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mechanism of injury
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6. Demonstrate secondary assessment of a victim including:
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vital signs
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head-to-toe examination
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history
7. Demonstrate one-rescuer adult, child and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a manikin and how to use an AED.
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Simulate the treatment of:
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conscious adult, child or infant with an obstructed airway
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complications: a pregnant woman and person who is obese
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8. Simulate the treatment of an unconscious adult, child or infant with an obstructed airway.Demonstrate the effective direction of bystanders to activate EMS.
9. Demonstrate the recognition and care of a victim suffering from the following respiratory emergencies:
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hyperventilation
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asthma
10. Demonstrate the recognition and care of a victim suffering from:
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shock
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heart attack or angina
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external bleeding
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stroke / transient ischemic attack
11. Demonstrate the recognition and care of a victim suffering from:
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abdominal injury
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burn injury
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facial injury
12. Demonstrate the recognition and care of an unconscious victim.