First Aid & CPR Skills

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. Written & medically reviewed by a certified first aid instructor.

What to do when an adult has a seizure — per Canadian Red Cross & AHA 2024 guidelines. Never restrain them, never put anything in their mouth. Written & medically reviewed by a certified instructor.

Everyday first aid done right, per Canadian Red Cross & Heart & Stroke guidelines: handle a faint, stop a nosebleed correctly, clean a cut, and tell whether a wound needs stitches. Written & medically reviewed by a certified instructor.

Recognize a concussion in children and young athletes, the ‘when in doubt, sit them out’ rule, red flags that mean call 911, and safe return-to-play. Written & medically reviewed by a certified first aid instructor.

Why professional nannies and au pairs need certified first aid and infant CPR — what families should require, what certification proves, and how it sets you apart.

What teachers and educators should know about CPR, AEDs, and classroom emergencies — anaphylaxis, asthma, seizures, choking — plus Ontario school requirements. Medically reviewed by a certified instructor.

Youth sports coaches are first responders. Learn sideline first aid, how to recognize sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes, AED use, and what to keep in your kit. Written & medically reviewed by a certified CPR instructor.

How to do dog and cat CPR and respond to choking, step by step, aligned with the RECOVER Initiative veterinary CPR guidelines. Written & reviewed by a certified first aid & CPR instructor.

How to recognize an opioid overdose and respond: call 911, start CPR without delay, and give naloxone. Where to get a free kit in Ontario. Medically reviewed by a certified instructor.

Learn the FAST stroke signs — Face, Arms, Speech, Time — per Heart & Stroke and Canadian Red Cross guidance. Recognize a stroke fast and know what to do while you wait for the ambulance. Written & medically reviewed by a certified instructor.