Safe Start is a community-based program designed to prevent unintentional injuries among children from birth to eight years of age. Topics include prevention of falls, scalds, poisonings, and motor vehicle injuries.

This program includes procedures you would find in a first aid course for bleeding, bone & joint injuries, head & spinal injuries, burns, poisons & seizures. Infant & child CPR certification is included in this program.

Injuries are the number one cause of death and disability among Canadian children. This program is designed to help keep children safe by providing information on how to prevent injuries and provide the appropriate first aid treatment when an injury does occur. The appropriate first aid will reduce pain and suffering, prevent further injury and sustain life.

Credible, community Paramedics teach The Safe Start Program. The safety information they provide has a strong impact. Safety messages are reinforced through the use of, booklets, testimonials and lecture.

Time Required
6 Hours (1 day or 2 evening sessions)

Location
On-site, for your convenience. Group sizes of minimum 10 -19.

Tuition
Please contact for specific pricing information

Topics
This community based program provides practical tips on keeping children safe at home and on the road. Topics include strategies for the prevention of and First Aid:

Falls, scalds, burns, poisonings, and motor vehicle injuries.
Head & spinal injuries, seizures
Helmets/Seatbelts & car safety systems
Contacting Emergency Medical Services & 911
Infant & Child CPR certification
Infant & Child choking procedures