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You’ve been dispatched - to our blog! A place where we share Emergency Medical Services advice, information, upcoming research, gear, courses, and opinions. Based in Calgary Alberta, our Advanced First Aid, Intermediate First Aid, and Basic First Aid courses are taught by real EMS professionals. We teach Red Cross programs, Heart and Stroke, ITLS, NRP and more. We educate to inspire the confidence needed to successfully deal with emergencies. We create professionals. We Create Professionals.

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April 01, 2025

Quick Response, Confident Action: Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support Field Guide

April 01, 2025/ Delta Emergency Support Training/ Jarrett Chisholm

The "Canadian Red Cross: Basic Life Support Field Guide" is an essential tool for anyone trained in Basic Life Support (BLS). Designed for quick reference, this compact guide provides actionable steps for CPR, choking management, and AED use, ensuring you’re ready to respond in high-pressure situations. With clear illustrations and practical examples, this guide is a must-have for healthcare professionals and anyone certified in BLS.

March 27, 2025

Free Lifesaving Knowledge at Your Fingertips: Introducing Our Comprehensive Guide for First Aid & CPR

March 27, 2025/ Delta Emergency Support Training/ Jarrett Chisholm

Delta Emergency Support Training is excited to offer the "Comprehensive Guide for First Aid & CPR" as a free digital resource, empowering Canadians with the skills to handle emergencies confidently. This guide covers everything from CPR techniques to injury management and legal considerations, making it a vital tool for anyone looking to be better prepared in critical situations. Download your free copy today and help create a safer, more prepared community.

September 02, 2023

Emergency Birth as a First Responder: Postpartum Care

September 02, 2023/ Delta Emergency Supoort Training/ Kumari Malhotra

Dive into the realm of postpartum care during emergency births, where first responders play a vital role. Explore expert techniques, bleeding management strategies, and firsthand insights from seasoned paramedics. Elevate your capabilities as a first responder with invaluable knowledge on ensuring the well-being of both newborns and mothers in these critical moments.

May 25, 2023

AEDs: The Basics

May 25, 2023/ Delta Emergency Support Training/ Kumari Malhotra

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death worldwide, with millions of people experiencing it each year. AEDs, or Automated External Defibrillators, are critical in treating SCA because they can deliver a life-saving shock within minutes of the onset of symptoms. This blog post will cover the basics of AEDs, including how they work, why they're important, and how to use them.

April 12, 2023

Saving Lives: The Vital Role of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in Cardiac Emergency Response

April 12, 2023/ Delta Emergency Support Training/ Jarrett Chisholm

The importance of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in cardiac emergency response cannot be overstated. This powerful photo depicts a person using an AED to deliver life-saving defibrillation during a critical moment of a cardiac emergency. With a descriptive filename, alt text, and metadata that includes relevant keywords, this image serves as a powerful visual representation of the vital role of AEDs in saving lives during cardiac emergencies.

March 22, 2023

Textbooks: The Foundation of Education

March 22, 2023/ Delta Emergency Support Training/ Jarrett Chisholm

Absorb More Information. Improve Comprehension.

Readers of print books absorb and remember more of the plot than readers of e-books do, according to a study that was presented in Italy in 2014. Studies have also shown it’s less disruptive to turn a page than to scroll down on a tablet or a screen, so your concentration level is higher with text. Printed textbooks also allow…

December 17, 2020

Pocket Mask Requirements: First Aid Program Standards in 2021

December 17, 2020/ Delta Emergency Support Training/ Jarrett Chisholm

All participants attending classroom training are required to have their own pocket resuscitation mask with single-use one-way valve.

November 02, 2020

Red Cross Online Babysitter's Course in Your Province

November 02, 2020/ Delta Emergency Support Training/ Jarrett Chisholm

Canadian Red Cross Online Babysitter Couse. No matter where you live in Canada, there’s a course in your area + in your time zone at Delta Emergency. Become a Certified Babysitter and learn lifesaving skills to build your babysitting business. www.deltaemergency.com

October 07, 2020

Don't Train on Trash

October 07, 2020/ Delta Emergency Support Training/ Jarrett Chisholm

Flimsy cardboard and pillows? Why would you train CPR on the most unrealistic devices available? Find out what you’re missing by training on trash.

October 25, 2018

AEDs for WODs

October 25, 2018/ CrossFit Above All/ Jarrett Chisholm

Curtis’s first thought was, “Now that we’re getting an AED, we can workout so much HARDER!” I thought he should know that AEDs can’t cure rhabdomyolysis, but he was just too excited to hear me. Haha.

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