UCN Continuing Education

What is Critical Incident Stress Preparation? It's preparing to help people manage emotions around stressful events.

Sign up for any or all of the 3 courses in person this November in Thompson.

https://www.ucn.ca/continuing-education/programs/critical-incident-preparation/

Learn to fix snowmobiles this fall in Thompson and be ready to work all winter long.
People who can fix snowmobiles are always in demand, right where you live. Gain the skills to confidently assess and repair snowmobiles with UCN's Small Motor Repair Snowmobile course in Thompson.
Apply now!

https://www.ucn.ca/continuin.../programs/small-motor-repair/

Apply now for Introduction to Northern Aviation in Thompson.
This is perfect for anyone who's ever considered a career in the aviation industry, including aspiring pilots, flight attendants, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, Air Traffic Control professionals, and Airport professionals.
Learn more on our website and apply today - space is limited.

https://www.ucn.ca/.../introduction-to-northern-manitoba.../

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Consider taking a Mental Health First Aid course. Why?

Because one in three Canadians will experience a mental health problem at some point in their life. The earlier a problem is detected and treated, the better the outcome. Mental Health First Aid Canada gives people the skills to provide that early help that is so important in recovery.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Just as physical first aid is administered to an injured person before medical treatment can be obtained, MHFA is given until appropriate treatment is found or until the crisis is resolved.

The MHFA Canada program aims to improve mental health literacy, and provide the skills and knowledge to help people better manage potential or developing mental health problems in themselves, a family member, a friend or a colleague.

The program does not teach people how to be therapists. It does teach people how to:

1. Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health problems.
2. Provide initial help.
3. Guide a person towards appropriate professional help.

MHFA aims to:

1. Preserve life where a person may be a danger to themselves or others.
2. Provide help to prevent the mental health problem from developing into a more serious state.
3. Promote the recovery of good mental health.
4. Provide comfort to a person experiencing a mental health problem.

For more details including times, dates and class size, please see the attached.

For a fillable PDF form, please contact [email protected].

The NMMA is pleased to announce it is offering flagperson training. If you are interested in this training opportunity, please see the attached poster and application form.

For a fillable PDF of the application form, please contact [email protected].

The NMMA participated in the Northern Connections Job Fair last Wednesday. Here are a few photographs of our table at the event.

We had two lucky winners -- Edna and Christie -- take home first aid kits from our draw. Matthew and Bonnie each took home a consolation prize of a set of "Think and Be Safe" playing cards.

We're excited to advise that the NMMA has been granted recognition from The Government of Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) as an agency able to provide Flagperson training in Manitoba. The Flagperson course consists of four hours of classroom training and (approximately) one hour of a practical/hands-on component where students get to try actual flagging of vehicle(s). The practical component is a mandatory piece of Flagperson training.

If you are interested in taking a Flagperson course, please contact [email protected] for more information.

NOTE:
1. Flagperson certificates are valid for three years from date of issue; and
2. You must be 18 years of age to work as a Flagperson.

We have scheduled two BLS Provider Course classes over the next few weeks and have a few seats available:

FOUR SEATS REMAINING:
Tuesday, February 21st
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
$80 registration fee (if student doesn't have book)
$60 registration fee (if student has book)

FOUR SEATS REMAINING
Thursday, March 2nd
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
$80 registration fee (if student doesn't have book)
$60 registration fee (if student has book)

The BLS Provider Course focuses on what rescuers need to know to perform high-quality CPR in a wide variety of settings. You will also learn how to respond to choking emergencies. Course contents and outcomes include:
- Importance of high-quality CPR and its impact on survival
- Steps of the Chain of Survival and applying the BLS concepts of the Chain of Survival
- Recognize the signs of someone needing CPR
- Perform high-quality CPR for adults, children and infants
- Importance of early defibrillation and use of an AED
- Use of a barrier device to provide effective ventilations
- Importance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation and performing as an effective team member during multi-rescuer CPR
- Technique for relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) in adults, children and infants

Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in registering for one of these open seats.

The Third Annual Northern Connections Job Fair is happening at the Flin Flon Community Centre on February 15th -- see the poster attached for more details.

The NMMA will have a table and will be sharing information with you on safety training.