Why Stayin’ Alive is part of the training for some Newfoundland teachers
In a classroom in St. John's on Friday, the Bee Gees' 1977 smash hit Stayin' Alive played over loudspeakers as teachers and students milled about — but this wasn't a school dance. Instead, teachers are getting schooled in CPR and they will then pass the life-saving information on to 1,000 students across four schools in Newfoundland.
Teachers Undergo Special Training To Instruct Students On Live-Saving Skills
A group of teachers from four different schools within the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District are in St. John’s today for CPR and defibrillator training.
Renfrew school to receive CPR and defibrillator training every year
Training students to save lives just got a big boost at Bishop Smith Catholic High School and St. Joseph's Catholic High School from the Advanced Coronary Treatment Foundation.
Mt Sentinel and LV Rogers students to be trained in CPR and AED use
Students at Mt. Sentinel and LV Rogers Secondary Schools will soon be learning how to save lives with CPR and AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators).
New CPR Defibrillator Training gives Kootenay Lake students knowledge to save lives
Thanks in part to the award-winning ACT High School CPR and Defibrillator Training Program, teachers in Kootenay Lake School District 8 can now train more students to save lives every day.
SD8 teachers learning life-saving skills
The ACT (Advanced Coronary Treatment) Foundation’s High School CPR and Defibrillator Training Program is being held today at South Slocan's Mount Sentinel Secondary School.
Governor General Presents Meritorious Service Cross for Empowering Teens to Save Lives
Governor General Julie Payette presented the prestigious Governor General's Meritorious Service Cross to ACT Foundation Executive Director and Founder, Sandra Clarke, and ACT's Medical Director and Ottawa Hospital Emergency Physician, Dr. Justin Maloney at a Rideau Hall ceremony on December 12.
Presentation of Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division)
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will present the Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division) to 42 recipients from various sectors across the country on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at 10:30 a.m.
First nation students receive lifesaving skill training
The Advanced Coronary Treatment (ACT) Foundation and lead community partner Hydro One launched student and community training in CPR and defibrillation in the communities of Whitedog and Grassy Narrows in late October.
150 Rescues celebrating Canada 150 – CPR saves lives!
The Advanced Coronary Treatment (ACT) Foundation kicks off CPR month by showcasing 150 Rescue Stories in celebration of Canada 150!
First Nations students train in CPR
More than 200 Grade 9 - 12 high school students and community members at two area First Nations recently participated in an exercise to develop lifesaving skills in CPR and defibrillator training.
More than 200 students in First Nation Communities of Whitedog and Grassy Narrows empowered with lifesaving skills
This initiative will see more than 200 students and community members empowered with essential lifesaving skills.