Intro to First Aid/CPR
Be prepared to respond confidently in emergencies.
The First Aid Basics Workshop delivers essential first aid skills and knowledge in a concise, accessible format. Sessions are available in-person or virtual and can be completed in 1–2 hours or shorter segments to suit busy schedules.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for:
- Those who want a short introduction to First Aid and CPR (non-certification)
- Individuals who have physical limitations in performing First Aid and CPR skills
- New parents, grandparents and caregivers for ageing parents
- Individuals with English as a second language
Resources are available in English, French, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Punjabi, and Hindi. Content can be tailored to meet specific needs and interests.
Workshop Topics
- Chain of survival behaviours
- Check, Call, Care
- Choking (recognition, back blows, abdominal thrusts, chest thrusts)
- CPR/AED (signs of heart attack and stroke, compression-only CPR, CPR with AED)
- Life-threatening bleeding
- Breathing emergencies (asthma, anaphylaxis recognition)
- Mental health crisis
Delivery Options
- In-person or virtual, instructor-led sessions
Duration
- 1–2 hours
What You’ll Receive
- First Aid Basics Guide (print and/or electronic format)
- Red Cross First Aid App (downloadable)
- Optional participation certificate (available electronically upon completion)