Occasional Teachers play an important role in school communities. This training session is designed to support staff in this role. Participants receive CPR-C Certification through the Life Saving Society upon completion. In addition to receiving the certification, awareness of the other medical emergencies will be covered, including:
- choking
- allergic reactions / Sabrina’s Law
- respiratory emergencies (asthma – Ryan’s Law), hyperventilation
- bleeds
- shock
- diabetes
- seizures
- emergency scene management
NOTE: THIS IS A 5-HOUR TRAINING SESSION AND PARTICIPANTS MUST BE PREPARED TO STAY FOR THE ENTIRE SESSION (asking to leave “a bit early” will result in not receiving certification).
DATE: Friday, November 15, 2019 (PA Day – not Paid)
TIME: 9:00 am – 2:30 pm (includes 1/2 hour lunch – please bring your own lunch, snacks and water)
LOCATION: Maxwell Heights Secondary School, Oshawa
PARTICIPATION: Limited to 20 members
NOTE: This date is a PA Day. OTs are NOT PAID for this day; however, the DDSB has agreed to make this training available. This is an excellent training course and you will receive certification upon completion.