Mission Statement of Our PD Committee:

"To coordinate and promote professional development opportunities based on direction from the superintendent and professional staff." (May, 2006)

Friday, November 14, 2008

Standard First Aid

Presenter: Tom Lyons Tom Lyons is currently employed as a Health Care Aide in the Benito Health Center. He is a 25 year member of the Benito Fire Department and Deputy Chief for the past few years. He has been an Emergency Medical Responder, first with the fire department and later with Benito First Responders, which he coordinates. He is an Emergency Services Instructor for the Manitoba Emergency Services College and a CPR Instructor for the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Location: SVRSS room TBA

Day & Time: Monday Feb. 2 & Tuesday Feb. 3

Description: Comprehensive First Aid & CPR techniques for those who need training for work requirements, or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies in the workplace or home. The course covers a variety of topics from basic (such as cardiovascular and breathing emergencies, CPR Level A, prevention of disease transmission) to in-depth topics, such as sudden medical conditions and injuries to the head and spine.

Session Limit: 12 people

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