First Aid & CPR Skills

Separate CPR fact from fiction. We debunk the 10 most common CPR myths including mouth-to-mouth requirements, rib-breaking fears, and whether CPR actually restarts the heart.

Learn to spot the warning signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke in babies and children. Step-by-step first aid treatment, prevention tips, and when to call 911.

How to treat bee stings, wasp stings, mosquito bites, and tick bites in children. Learn to recognise allergic reactions, when to use an EpiPen, and when to call 911.

Learn pet first aid basics — dog and cat CPR, the choking response, bleeding, and when to rush to the vet. A practical guide for pet owners who want to be ready.

Learn to recognize an opioid overdose and respond with naloxone, rescue breaths, and CPR. Where to get a free naloxone kit in Ontario and how the Good Samaritan law protects you.

Learn the FAST stroke signs — Face, Arms, Speech, Time. Recognize a stroke fast, what to do while you wait for the ambulance, and why every minute matters.

Learn to recognize and respond to diabetic emergencies — low and high blood sugar. Know the signs, the sugar-first rule, and when to call 911.

Learn how to help during an asthma attack — the signs of a severe attack, how to use a reliever inhaler, the sitting position that helps, and when to call 911.

What to do when an adult has a seizure — and the dangerous myths to ignore. Never restrain them, never put anything in their mouth. Learn the right steps and when to call 911.

Everyday first aid done right: how to handle fainting, stop a nosebleed the correct way, clean and dress a cut, and tell whether a wound needs stitches.