Accadia 1st

Health & Safety in Dental Offices
CPR, BLS & First Aid Courses
N95 Mask Fitting

02/28/2026

Yesterday I taught a First Aid course for the team at Eastmount Family Dentistry in Hamilton.

Dr. Losonci is the first Dentist I ever worked for 26 years ago & he will always hold a special place in my heart! ❤️🦷

02/07/2026

I had fun making this with ChatGBT!

My full time job, my business Accadia 1st, my 3 children and my fur baby! 🥰 (and a glass of wine) 🍷

02/01/2026

Happy 2026!

I haven't posted in a few weeks, but I've been busy running courses, working full time, and spending time with my family & friends.

My first post for 2026, is close to my heart. While cleaning out some of my Grandmother's things, I found a Canadian Red Cross manual from 1951. The best part about this manual, is reading her hand written notes in the back of the book. ❤️

I decided to frame this book, and hang it in my office!
Mike Accadia

12/26/2025

The Accadia 1st family wishes everyone a Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅

10/12/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the Accadia 1st family! 🥰🦃

I'm feeling extra grateful for family this Thanksgiving. This is our first one without my grandmother, and her absence and love are deeply felt.

Thank you, Accadia 1st clients and followers, for your continued support.

Happy Thanksgiving! 🥰

10/04/2025

CPR & BLS for massage therapy, electrical & and dental assisting instructors

08/26/2025

Vacation day find! 🍫

The summer went by so fast! I decided to take a couple of vacation days & my husband and I enjoyed Niagara-on-the-lake and some local wineries. We have the luxury of being 15 minutes away from some beautiful vineyards! 🍇

We stopped by a candy store, and this box of chocolate jumped out at me! This is the best medicine, in my opinion! (Along with wine, of course!) 🍷

08/08/2025

Road trip to North York (Toronto) today to teach CPR & BLS courses in dental offices! 🛤🚙🦷

I had a great assistant today. My oldest daughter Gracie joined me for the road trip! This is one of the best parts of working for myself (at one of my jobs) having the flexibility to spend quality time with family while doing what I love! 🥰

06/30/2025

A PROUD & HAPPY POST: 😊🚑

A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of teaching an Emergency First Aid & CPR course to a new client; Ridgeway-Crystal Beach Kin Club.

I received a wonderful message from the event manager of the Kin club, thanking me for giving him the skills required for a First Aid situation. A couple of weeks after he attended my course, he witnessed an emergency situation (while shopping) & he was able to take over and help this customer.

I received a thank you email and a full description of the First Aid steps used in this situation. I LOVED reading this email and was proud that he utilized the skills taught in class!

I'm so grateful that this story was shared with me, and it makes me so happy to know that he was prepared and able to respond.

06/03/2025

Fun fact: 🚑

In Ontario, dental offices are required to have E-size portable cylinder oxygen tanks available as part of their emergency medical equipment.

These tanks should be stored properly (on a stand or chained against a wall), stored away from heat & open flames.

Inspections and calibrations should take place annually to ensure safety and proper functioning.

In BLS training, we cover the basics of the oxygen tank while practicing our BVM skills. These oxygen tanks should be equipped with regulators and a flowmeter. Connectors, tubing, and the reservoir bags connect to the cylinder to a full face mask for resuscitation. 😷

While teaching courses in dental offices, I try to cover all possible emergencies that could arise in the office. We have the option of practicing CPR in the dental chairs as well as discussing all emergency drugs required by the College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. 🦷

05/16/2025

Today, Accadia 1st taught a CPR course for a new dental client. 🦷

My mobile business sometimes provides courses in a wider area, adding a few hours to my days.
On sunny, beautiful Fridays like today, driving an hour or two away is the best way to end my week. 🤗

04/29/2025

I recertifed a small dental team on the weekend in Niagara-on-the-lake.

Being a mobile Instructor/Training partner, I travel to your home or business. The amount of equipment I bring depends on the size of the class. I traveled light this course. 😊

Classes range from 3 students to 18 students. The offices/businesses I travel to are from the Niagara region to Hamilton, Burlington, Waterloo, and sometimes even Toronto. (and cities in between)

If you need to recertify a course or take a course for the first time, please message me to discuss the cost and dates.

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