A friend sent me a link to night to a website/blog I really enjoy – Fire Dept Chronicles that posted a video about this study – https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.03.09.21253220v1 on Foot CPR. Their Youtube video blog is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYvi-YU8xoM So some of
It’s the season for certifying Guides, Mariners, and Charter Boat Captains
I am so fortunate to live and work on the NH Seacoast. I am close to the ocean, mountains, lakes, ponds, and all the hiking and outdoor adventures that I can image… and probably some that I can’t. It’s still
Remote badge programs
If you looked at my calendar you’ll notice I’m not in class teaching every day. Those days are spent with my family, supporting my kids with remote learning (I could say I’m the unpaid substitute teacher, but I do feel
Remote skills – what Instructors should know
This post is written specifically for other Instructors about the requirements and details for remote instruction. If you’re looking to take a class remotely please check out my Remote Skills – what students should know post. I began providing remote
Remote skills – what students should know
I began providing remote skills sessions this past Spring. It took a lot of time figuring out how to do it correctly, meet guidelines, meet AHA requirements, and make sure everyone was learning and practicing correctly. I did a quick
Course charge increase
This is a post I have been avoiding writing or thinking about for several months. Honestly its something I should have done this summer. A few important things are happening that necessitate looking at my course charge structure. This is
Diversity and Inclusion
I teach CPR, First Aid, BLS, Advanced First Aid, First Aid CPR AED, Challenge Courses, and Wilderness First Aid to anyone who wants to take a class. I’ve never thought or worried about diversity and inclusion because everyone is welcome
Separated Teamwork
I’ve been teaching the ‘Pandemic Edition’ of BLS, CPR AED, and First Aid for several months now to keep my class participants safe and healthy. A few weeks ago the term ‘Separate Teamwork’ came to mind in a class. And
Bleach is the new cologne
So this is a post about cleaning. One of our new favorite scents is the smell of cleaning products and bleach. After every class CPR and First Aid equipment is cleaned. This is not something new. It’s not something specific
Health & Safety Update 9/1/2020
It’s been a busy, but fun summer resuming classes! I’ve re-arranged the classroom multiple times, moved things out, added things, and am continually looking at how to continue Safely Teaching Safety. This is my new tag line. Safely Teaching Safety.