First Aid Foundation

Assess airway for partial or complete obstruction and signs like voice changes or noisy breathing; use head tilt–chin lift and suction, provide high-flow oxygen, and start CPR if unconscious.

Assess respiration by measuring the rate and chest movements. Use a pulse oximeter, perform rescue breathing with or without a barrier device, and provide assisted ventilation as needed.

Assess circulation by inspecting for color changes and decreased consciousness, note hypertension as an adverse sign, perform electrocardiography, monitor blood pressure, place the patient supine, obtain intravenous access for infusion.

Assess consciousness with the MVP method and Glasgow Coma Scale. Then stabilize airway and circulation for cerebral conditions; place unresponsive patients in recovery position and monitor glucose to correct hypoglycemia.

Explore how the environment influences first aid, identify signs of trauma, assess skin reactions, and estimate patient temperature using a thermometer during the physical examination.

Learn basic workplace first aid applicable to kids and adults, and focus on preserving life, preventing further injury, and promoting recovery until professionals arrive.

Assess the scene for danger before helping, eliminate hazards, and approach only if safe. Call emergency services, assess the injured person’s condition, avoid moving them, and let professionals guide transport.

Explore how Good Samaritan laws protect rescuers from liability when aiding injured or ill persons, with CPR examples and provincial variations across Canada.

Identify common medical conditions in the workplace, including respiratory distress, asthma, choking, allergic reactions, heart attacks, seizures, and cuts and scrapes; learn to prepare first-aid kits and follow procedures.

Protect yourself first with PPE, assess hazards, and call emergency services while letting trained responders take over.

Prepare for emergencies by understanding what conditions you may need to address. Equip your workplace with an accessible first aid kit stocked with antibacterial wipes, antiseptic wipes, gauze, and painkillers.

Understand OSHA's expectation for a first aid program and the roles of designated first aid providers, including thorough training, immediate assessment, life support, and timely treatment to prevent injuries.

Display first aid supplies so they are readily available in emergencies, with adequate amounts and kit contents tailored to workplace injuries, guided by medical professionals.

Emphasize universal precautions in first aid to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens, treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious and wearing protective clothing and gloves.

First aid begins with securing the scene and ensuring safety, then assessing each victim’s injuries, responsiveness, breathing, and circulation to guide rescues and moves.

outline first-aid response to emergencies by recognizing chest pain, stroke, breathing problems, allergic reactions, seizures; recognize signs of shock, apply direct pressure to bleeding, perform CPR with an automated device.

Explore the fundamentals of an AED program, including ventricular fibrillation, CPR, and electric shocks to support basic life support during sudden cardiac arrest.

Identify common non-life-threatening emergencies and deliver initial treatment for cuts, bruises, puncture wounds, bites, crushing injuries, and temperature-related conditions, and report quickly to trained personnel.

This first aid foundation course shows training is worth it, reduces recovery time, and prevents long-term disability by helping you stay calm and act confidently with clear acronyms.

Learn to increase patient comfort with simple first aid techniques, such as proper ice pack use and bandaging, while providing emotional support to reduce anxiety.

Provide basic first aid immediately to stabilize a patient until emergency services arrive, using household items when kits are unavailable and relaying accurate information to emergency responders.

builds confidence to care by developing first aid knowledge, honing skills and the ability to administer first aid, and reflecting on how you and your audience react in non-medical situations.

Join emergency fast response secondary care program to gain confidence and knowledge to deal with emergencies quickly and correctly while prioritizing safety and healthy living to reduce heart disease risk.

Perform high-quality chest compressions for a pregnant woman in cardiac arrest at 100 per minute and 4–5 cm depth, call 9-1-1, and anticipate cesarean delivery within four to five minutes.

Learn how to manage choking in pregnancy with modified chest thrusts to dislodge the object, perform CPR if unconscious, and place the patient on her left side.

Learn to control bleeding with direct pressure and dressings, prioritize the worst injuries, apply tourniquets when needed, and use personal protective equipment while monitoring for shock and seeking help.

Explain handling tooth injuries—broken, chipped, or knocked-out teeth—wear gloves, rinse with clean water, and transport in saline to a dentist for immediate care.

Learn to manage nose bleeds by applying pressure to both nostrils for 5–10 minutes, lean forward with protective equipment, and seek emergency help if breathing is troubled.

Identify eye problems and injuries from foreign bodies or scratches. Rinse simple irritants with water; if serious, call the emergency line and seek professional care.

Identify signs of head injuries, including confusion, headaches, nausea, memory loss, balance issues, seizures, and loss of consciousness. Stabilize the head and neck and prepare for transport.

Identify spinal injuries with high suspicion after crashes or falls, protect the spine to prevent spinal cord damage, avoid unnecessary movement, and call emergency services immediately.

Identify bone and joint injuries and apply first aid by immobilizing, avoiding manipulation of suspected fractures or dislocations, and calling 9-1-1 for emergencies; manage wounds and amputated parts with care.

Learn to manage burns and electrical injuries, including emergency department evaluation, proper PPE, first aid kit use, do not apply ice, and calls to 9-1-1 for potential carbon monoxide exposure.

Identify allergic reactions, typical food triggers (nuts, eggs, fruits) and environmental triggers, recognize symptoms like itching and airway swelling, and learn EpiPen use and seek medical care.

Fainting results from decreased brain blood flow due to factors like sight of blood, emotional stress, heart rhythm problems, or dehydration; lay them down and call 9-1-1 if unresponsive.

Identify the causes and symptoms of low blood sugar in diabetes, and respond by giving sugar-containing beverages, glucose gel or tablets, and call 9-1-1 if needed.

A stroke is a medical emergency caused by a blocked or bleeding brain vessel, with sudden speech trouble, numbness or weakness on one side, or vision loss; call 9-1-1 immediately.

Seizures are abnormal brain discharges with rhythmic movements; causes include epilepsy, low blood sugar, and head injury, and first aid involves protecting, side-lying, and calling 9-1-1 after.

Shock occurs when blood flow is reduced by infection, bleeding, severe allergy, dehydration, or heart problems, depriving the body of oxygen. Call 9-1-1 and be prepared for CPR.

Deliver immediate infant cpr with 15 compressions and two breaths, perform two minutes before seeking help, and activate emergency services while emphasizing choking prevention.

Perform infant cpr for an unresponsive infant aged 0-12 months using two fingers on the breastbone below the nipple line, about 1.5 inches deep, at 100-120 compressions per minute.

Open the infant airway with a head tilt and chin lift, then give gentle breaths. Perform chest compressions during infant cpr, watching chest rise and limiting breaths to 10 seconds.

Learn to respond to an infant choke with five back slaps as the infant faces down, then face up, chest compressions with two fingers, and cpr until help arrives.

Learn essential first aid for toxin and poison exposure, including material safety data sheets, poison control, 9-1-1, PPE, removing the person from exposure, and eye flushing.