First Aid Policy

This page provides information on the First Aid Policy for LearningFlex Groups events.Academy.

LGFlex CoordinatorsAcademy and/has orthe Instructors are encouraged to obtain a current and applicablefollowing First Aid certificate.  Each CC location is required to have a designated certified first aid person on-site at all times. Please discuss with your LG RA with regards to the applicable first aid course. Recommendations can vary depending on a variety of factors and can range from 1 day Emergency First Aid, 2 Day CPR C- AED.Attendants:

NAME	DEPT	LEVEL		NOTES
J’aimee Graston	HCS	2	April 16, 2024	905/907 Campus
Justine Dehod	HCS	1	September 21, 2025	905 Elementary Campus
Shawna Giesbrecht	HCS	1	August 23, 2023	905/907 Campus

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Systems are in place to follow up with students who indicate on the onlinetheir application form that they have a  medical alert that the coordinator/instructors,school etc. needneeds to be aware of.

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Scenarios can include:

• Anaphylactic allergy response:anaphylaxis training forfrom anaphylaxis is 1.5 hours, refresher 30 mins
• Seizure management, severe heart conditions, etc.
• Type 1 Diabetes- more extensive training required and recommended that an EA be on site to help monitor the student (variables can be student age, severity of diagnosis and symptoms, class sizes, instructor training etc).

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