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First Aid Fundamentals

Learn first aid fundamentals in this 90-minute online awareness course: scene safety and PPE, primary assessment, emergency action steps, CPR and AED, choking, bleeding control and common medical emergencies. Earn a certificate of completion when you pass.

A medical emergency can happen anywhere on a worksite, in an office, or at home, and the actions taken in the first few minutes determine what happens next. This first aid fundamentals course gives workers a structured, practical framework for recognizing emergencies, protecting themselves, and delivering effective care before professional help arrives.

The course walks you through scene assessment, primary assessment, CPR and AED procedures, choking response, bleeding control, and management of serious medical conditions. You finish with a certificate of completion and a clear set of repeatable steps you can apply in real emergency situations.

Course Overview

This first aid fundamentals training course is built around learning modules that cover every stage of an emergency response, from pre-incident preparation through post-incident support:

• Preparation & Protection – Learn how to stay safe, assess scenes for hazards, and use personal protective equipment effectively.
• Primary Assessment (ABCs) – Master the fundamentals of airway, breathing, and circulation checks for fast, life-saving decision-making.
• Emergency Action Steps – Know when and how to call EMS, what information to give, and how to manage your response under pressure.
• CPR & AED – Step-by-step guidance for administering adult, child, and infant CPR and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) confidently.
• Choking Response – Detailed protocols for assisting adults, children, infants, and even yourself, in choking scenarios.
• Bleeding & Medical Conditions – Learn to manage deadly bleeding and provide first aid for conditions such as allergic reactions, asthma, seizures, cardiac arrest, stroke, and shock.
• Post-Incident Support – Understand what to do after providing care, including self-care and how to reflect on and learn from the experience.

The course is delivered at an awareness level, focusing on recognition, decision-making, and correct technique rather than hands-on skills evaluation. Learners who need formal certification should follow up with a recognized in-person program.

Real-world scenarios and interactive activities are woven throughout, so you practise applying the steps rather than just reading about them.

Scene safety, clear protocols, and repeatable steps are the foundation of every module.

What You’ll Learn

This first aid course covers the full arc of emergency response, from your first look at a scene to the moment professional help takes over.

Pre-incident readiness

• Identify the items a properly stocked first aid kit must contain and explain why each one matters in an emergency.
• Describe how to conduct a hazard check and assess scene safety before approaching a victim.
• Identify your rights and legal protections as a first aid provider under applicable provincial Good Samaritan legislation.

Protecting yourself on scene

• Apply infection-control principles and select the correct personal protective equipment before making contact with a victim.
• Describe the steps for obtaining consent before providing aid and explain what to do when a victim is non-responsive.

Primary assessment

• Demonstrate the ABCs framework, airway, breathing, and circulation, to evaluate a victim’s condition and prioritize care.
• Recognize life-threatening conditions affecting the airway, breathing, or circulation and explain why rapid assessment determines the outcome.

Calling for help

• Identify when to activate emergency medical services, what information to communicate, and how to manage the scene while waiting for responders.
• Describe how to triage a situation when multiple casualties are present.

Emergency interventions

• Apply step-by-step CPR technique for adults, children, and infants, and describe the correct sequence for using an AED.
• Work through the correct choking-response protocols for adults, children, infants, and a self-administered scenario.
• Recognize the signs of serious medical conditions, including severe bleeding, allergic reactions, asthma, seizures, cardiac arrest, stroke, and shock, and describe the appropriate first aid response for each.

Assessment and completion

• Evaluate your readiness by passing a final assessment with a score of 80% or higher.

Preparation, protocol, and decisive action define the course’s approach to emergency response.

Who Should Take This Course?

• Designated workplace first aiders who need a structured refresher on emergency protocols and documentation of their awareness-level training.
• Health and safety officers who are responsible for emergency preparedness plans and need to verify that team members understand response procedures.
• Supervisors and team leads who may be the first person on scene when a worker is injured or becomes ill.
• Remote and field workers who operate in locations where professional medical help can take significant time to arrive.
• Office and facility staff who want a reliable, documented reference for responding to medical emergencies in a non-industrial setting.
• Individuals seeking general preparedness who want to be ready to act in an emergency at home, in public, or in any workplace environment.

Why Take This Course?

Medical emergencies at work give no warning, and a worker can go into cardiac arrest, begin choking, or suffer a severe allergic reaction with no lead time, leaving the people nearby as the first line of response before EMS arrives.

Without a clear action plan, bystanders freeze, perform incorrect interventions, or fail to call for help in the right sequence. Each of those gaps can worsen the outcome for the victim.

You leave with a documented, repeatable plan. This first aid training course covers a range of high-stakes emergency scenarios, so the correct response is already in your hands before the situation arises.

Good Samaritan protections remove a real barrier. The course explains your legal rights as a first aid provider under provincial Good Samaritan legislation, so hesitation about stepping in is replaced by a clear understanding of where you stand.

Key Benefits

• Certificate of completion included. A downloadable credential documents your first aid awareness training upon passing the 80% assessment, giving you a record you can keep on file.
• Covers the highest-stakes emergency scenarios. CPR, AED use, severe bleeding, choking, stroke, and anaphylaxis are addressed with specific, actionable protocols, not general guidance.
• Complete in 90 minutes, entirely online. No travel, no scheduling conflicts, and no classroom booking required; you work through the material at your own pace, on your schedule.
• Skills that apply across every environment. The protocols for scene safety, primary assessment, and emergency intervention work in industrial, office, remote, and public settings.
• Priced at $49.99. One fixed, transparent cost covers the full course, the final assessment, and the certificate of completion with no hidden fees.

Course Details

• Duration: 90 minutes
• Format: Online, self-paced with interactive activities and real-world scenarios
• Pass mark: 80%
• Certificate: Certificate of completion included upon passing the assessment
• Price: $49.99
• Awareness level: This course is for informational and awareness purposes only; it does not include hands-on practice or skills evaluation. For official certification, learners should seek a certified first aid program through a recognized provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the First Aid Fundamentals course take to complete?

The First Aid Fundamentals course is 90 minutes in total. You can work through it in one sitting or return to it as needed.

What score do I need to pass the first aid online course?

You need a score of 80% or higher to pass the final assessment and receive your certificate.

Do I receive a certificate after completing the first aid training?

Yes, the First Aid Fundamentals course includes a certificate of completion for every learner who passes the assessment.

How much does the First Aid Fundamentals course cost?

The course is priced at $49.99. That covers the full course content, the final assessment, and the certificate of completion.

Who should take this first aid awareness course?

This course suits anyone who may be first on scene during a workplace or public emergency, including designated first aiders, supervisors, health and safety officers, remote workers, and individuals seeking general emergency preparedness.

Does this course count as official first aid certification?

No. This is an awareness-level program for informational purposes only and does not include hands-on practice or skills evaluation. Learners who need formal certification should complete a certified first aid program through a recognized provider.

Enrol in the First Aid Fundamentals course today and walk away with a certificate of completion and a clear, repeatable plan for the next time an emergency happens.

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