Since September of 2022, I have been facilitating a WhatsApp group which includes 4 Young Adult Burundian orphans who have been trained by me in basic first aid. It has been an amazing adventure and remarkable learning experience for all involved. Several months...
"You're so ignorant!" How often have we heard someone in America use that phrase? It seems that many use it as some ultimate put down; a pronouncement of some superior ability and/or intelligence from the person making the claim. Ignorance has nothing...
DUI: Driving under the influence of alcohol.. DUI: Driving under the influence of sleep deprivation. https://youtu.be/H2oKUSJPxzs Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. provides dynamic, practical and tailored Driver Awareness education in both classroom settings or one-on-one behind the wheel, Driver Observation. https://shawnritchey.com/educator/ ...
With the change in seasons usually comes a change in clothing; that seems perfectly natural. But have you ever considered how your winter clothing may negatively impact our health if we are in a car crash? Today I’d like to remind us of the value...
Might I simply say there is value in consciously being an active drivers when driving. IF driving, then driving is my activity, my focus, my priority, my successful goal. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shawnritchey_distracted-driving-awareness-month-activity-6719367033840128000-DtV6 ...
Stop the Bleed training (STB) is a nationally recognized curriculum intended to educate and practically show how (potentially) live-saving skills - during a major trauma incident - can be utilized by non-professional rescuers. Through the use of proper tourniquet use, hemostatic dressings and/or...
Shawn's Safety Tips in Covid-19 times, continued from March 24, 2020 https://shawnritchey.com/shawns-safety-wellness-tips-in-coronavirus-times/ Shawn's Safety Tips in Covid-19 times - continued 5) IF CPR is needed, remember two important considerations: First - Since there is now a growing concern that CPR "could" potential become...
Shawn's Safety Tips in Covid-19 times When training ca Shawn's Safety Tips in Covid-19 times Remember to breathe...
A brief thought regarding "distracted driving" or simply "messing around" when driving: I liken this mindset to alcohol. Usually the last person in the room to realize how much a person is being impacted by the alcohol is the person who is drinking the alcohol....