MEDICAL NEWS

October is Health Literacy & Library Month! Explore BLS, ACLS & First Aid courses at SGMA plus our Top 10 nursing blog posts.

Learn the difference between BLS CPR & AED for healthcare providers and CPR & AED for the general public — essential for nursing students.

ACLS training equips nursing students with life-saving skills, teamwork strategies, and clinical confidence for cardiac emergencies.

Know Alberta’s emergency numbers beyond 911. Nursing students can guide patients to the right resources and respond with confidence.

Lead poisoning affects body and mind. Learn causes, symptoms, prevention, and Alberta-specific risks for nursing students.

Croup causes swelling of the airway in young children. Learn to assess, treat, and educate caregivers with this nursing guide.

Bitten, stung, or clawed? Our nursing student survival guide covers wild animal bites, marine stings & snake safety—because nature bites back!

Learn to identify, prevent, and treat insect stings & bites. Nursing tips for spiders, ticks, bees, and more—plus a laugh at the end.

Know the 4 routes of poison exposure and how to respond safely. A must-read for nursing students and first aid learners.

Build a life-saving First Aid Kit! Get our expert checklist for nursing students, plus emergency & vehicle kit tips. Be ready anytime.

Learn how to support a patient through miscarriage with compassion, clinical skill, and emergency awareness. A must-read for nursing students.

Nursing students, be ready for emergency childbirth. Learn BLS delivery support, newborn care, breastfeeding essentials, and nutrition tips for new moms.

Nursing students in Alberta need BLS CPR training. Learn why Basic Life Support is mandatory for clinicals and future healthcare careers.

Learn how to assess and treat heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and febrile seizures—crucial emergency care skills for nursing students.

Learn how to recognize, respond to, and prevent diabetic emergencies — essential first aid skills every nursing student should master.

Learn how to respond to sudden fainting (syncope) in clinical and everyday settings. Step-by-step guide for nursing students.

Learn how to safely support arm injuries with slings. Step-by-step tips for Regular and Tube Slings in emergency situations.

Stroke & TIA awareness saves lives. Learn to recognize signs, act fast, and support recovery. Every minute counts—nursing students, be ready!

Learn how to properly use slings for bone, muscle, & joint injuries—perfect guide for nursing students handling emergency care situations.

June is Migraine, Stroke & Brain Injury Awareness Month. Know the signs, learn prevention, and take action—knowledge saves lives.