Resources
Practical first aid guidance and updates from our team.
Basic vs Intermediate First Aid: The New Names for Emergency and Standard First Aid
Emergency First Aid is now Basic First Aid, and Standard First Aid is now Intermediate First Aid. Here's what changed, how long each course takes, and which one your Ontario workplace needs.
September 24, 2026
Check, Call, Care: The 3 Steps to Follow in Any Emergency
Don't know what to do in an emergency? Follow Check, Call, Care, the 3 basic first aid steps taught by the Canadian Red Cross. Free printable poster included.
September 21, 2026
Call, Push, Shock: How to Help Someone in Cardiac Arrest
Someone collapses and isn't breathing. Here's what to do: call 911, push hard and fast on the chest, and use an AED. Step-by-step guide with a free poster.
September 18, 2026
How to Do CPR on a Baby: 4 Steps Every Parent Should Know
Learn the 4 steps of CPR for a baby (infant CPR), how it's different from adult CPR, and when to stop. Includes a free printable Canadian Red Cross poster.
September 15, 2026
Signs of Opioid Poisoning and How to Respond with Naloxone
Know the 6 signs of opioid poisoning (overdose) and what to do: call 911, give naloxone, and start CPR. Free Canadian Red Cross posters included.
September 11, 2026
First Aid Tips for Newcomers in Canada: 8 Ways to Be Ready for an Emergency
New to Canada? Learn how to call 911, what to keep in a first aid kit, which emergencies to prepare for in Ontario, and where to learn first aid. Free poster.
September 8, 2026