When to Call EMS/911 If you believe an emergency exists, you should call immediately. It is better for professionals to determine whether they are needed than to not come when…

Please note that every province and territory has slightly different regulations on workplace first aid. Scroll down to your province for more information and links. ALBERTA OFA *This information provided…

Cold-Related Emergencies Frostbite (frost nip) Frost nip is a superficial skin injury due to skin freezing. Frostbite is characterized by the freezing of the skin at a deeper level underneath…

  Figure 14: When checking for breathing rescuers should open the airway using the head-tilt chin-lift maneuver pictured above. How to Perform CPR Wear / use appropriate personal protective equipment…

Respiratory System The respiratory system is a sequence of organs which allow you to breathe. It consists of three main parts which are the airway, lungs and diaphragm. The room…

Burns occur when radiation, chemicals, electricity or heat cause an injury to the skin. Burns are a leading cause of injury in the home. Many burns can be prevented. Prevention:…

Diabetic Emergency Diabetes is a condition in where there is not enough insulin in the blood or there is enough insulin, yet the cells cannot use the insulin properly. Because…

Types of Poisons There are four types of poisons. They are segmented based on how they enter the body: Swallowed poisons – through the mouth Injected poisons – through a…

Assessing the Eye In a normal and uninjured eye, the entire circle of the iris should be visible. The pupils should be round, equal in size and react equally when…

Pneumothorax A pneumothorax results when air gets into the chest cavity. This can cause one or both lungs to collapse which is a life-threatening emergency. If air is getting into…

Mild Choking Mild choking occurs when the airway is only partially obstructed. Coughing may be a symptom of a mild airway obstruction and is a natural way of clearing the…

There are two types of wounds Open wound – when there is a break in the outer layer of the skin resulting in bleeding. This may permit germs to enter…

Prevention: Maintain a safe environment. Make sure equipment is all up to date Stay alert and aware of your surroundings. Keep stairways clutter free and well lit Put child gates…

Injuries can vary from minor to severe. Bone, joint, and muscle injuries are common in first aid. Few are life threatening but many can be painful and debilitating and may…

Great Work! This final knowledge evaluation will measure your recall in this online program. A passing Grade of 75% or higher is required to proceed to the in-house training component.

Congratulations on completing the on-line component of the Standard Childcare First Aid with CPR – C and AED Re-certification program. It is now time to schedule the in class portion…