Is the thought of your First Aid kit (or lack of one) stressing you out? This is a sign that you need to get your First Aid preparedness back on track – at work, at home or in your vehicle. At Pacific First Aid, we believe that emergency preparedness is a combination of practical First […]

In Canada, 11% of Men and 16% of Women will experience major depression in their life. There are many different reasons someone may experience depression such as a traumatic event like a car accident, loss of a relationship or job, genetic condition, medication, and more. If someone you know is currently suffering from depression you

It’s hard to believe school is two weeks away and summer break is almost over. Although most kids are back to school and not always too enthusiastic about it, there are some things to be excited about – like fun school snacks. More and more, we are seeing more creative ways to be healthy, especially

If you’re an adventurer and enjoy off-road travel to remote locations, then make sure you take the extra time to prepare yourself. When heading to isolated destinations, you not only have to double check weather conditions and seasons, but you’ll most likely need extra equipment since you’ll be further away from civilization.  Thankfully there are

What does it mean to be certified in first aid? When you become first aid certified, this means you’ll understand how to assess specific scenarios and how to react accordingly so you can help those around you. First aid courses give non-medical professional individuals the knowledge necessary to assist those with these types of symptoms:

The start of spring normally means two things: warmer weather and exams. Exam season is often a stressful period for students as they focus entirely on their courses and studying. Even upper-level students who’ve gone through many exams go stir crazy after a while. Taking care of yourself not only helps your body physically but

A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense physical and emotional reactions caused by intense fear and anxiety. When they do occur, it can feel like you’re losing control, having a heart attack or even dying. Most people have between 1-2 panic attacks in their lifetime. However, if you’re someone who’s had multiple panic

First Aid Activities For Kids The more time you spend outdoors playing with your kids or involving them in sports and activities, the more likely they will end up in sticky situations. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing as it’s an opportunity for them to learn about first aid basics. Cuts, bruises, scrapes and falls

Why do you need to learn psychological first aid? In a lot less serious cases, it’s often easier to recover from physical injuries compared to psychological ones. Recovering from emotional trauma, stress and abuse is not easy and can even take years. With Pacific First Aid’s Psychological First Aid Course, students will learn about different

How many first aiders should a business have? Having first aid measures in place to help deal with accidents and incidents in the workplace is essential to the overall health of your employees and business. First aid regulations can be complicated which is why having trained first aiders on site is key to keeping everyone