What are the Responsibilities of a First Aider?
Performing first aid in a crisis situation requires the emergency responders to be well prepared, calm under pressure, and knowledgeable about what it is they need to do during a life threatening emergency. You may be asking, what other responsibilities do first aid responders have? Well, let us tell you! Always Be Prepared! Being prepared […]
What are the Objectives of Administering First Aid?
Emergency situations can occur unexpectedly, which is exactly why they are called emergencies. Whether you’re with friends at the pool, on a vacation, adventuring in the wilderness, or simply working in an office, a crisis can strike! Are you prepared to dress a wound, or prevent asphyxiation via administering, and or performing CPR? If you […]
How to Choose the Best First Aid Certification Course
Searching for first aid courses may be overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure of what to look for. With so many options that are designed for a variety of scenarios, it can be difficult to determine which first aid course best suits your needs. At Blueguard, we provide a variety of first aid training and certification […]
First Aid Myths & What You Should Do in an Emergency?
When an emergency strikes, we have to think and act fast. Yet, it can feel like a daunting task in the stress of the moment. In the moment of an emergency, we find ourselves thinking things like, “Do I apply pressure?” or “Does it need an ointment of some sort?” Inexperienced and unexpecting responders often […]
What are the Five Aims of Administering First Aid to an Injured Person?
If you are contemplating whether or not you should take a first aid course, our answer is yes! First aid courses are extremely beneficial for those working in a professional environment. However, they also provide lifesaving skills to be outside of the workplace, because you never know when you will find yourself in an emergency […]
What’s the Difference Between CPR and First Aid?
As you begin your journey to become a certified lifeguard, you might look at the requirements and ask yourself, what is the difference between learning CPR and First Aid? It can be quite confusing, as sometimes the course titles mention both. So, what is the best option for you? Well, let us explain the difference […]
What are the Benefits of First Aid Training Courses?
In the UAE, all lifeguards are required to go through an accredited first aid training course before earning their lifeguard certification. But did you know, first aid training courses aren’t just for lifeguards? In fact, first aid training courses increase confidence and provide faster emergency response times among employees, helping to keep a safer environment […]
Blue Guard & Pirate Surf Dubai
At Blue Guard, we take great pride in providing our clients with the life savings skills, knowledge, experience, and confidence they need to safely work as licensed professional lifeguards. In addition to our First Aid and Lifeguard courses, we often partner with local organizations and are excited to announce our recent partnership with Pirate Surf […]
Hot, hot, hot… Staying Cool & Staying Safe this Summer
The Emirati summer is now well and truly upon us, and it will stay with us over the coming months. Relaxing by the pool or at the beach is a must-do activity for many. But too much of a good thing can be dangerous. Exposure to extreme heat and excessive sun can pose a danger. […]
