Intro to First Aid/CPR
Be prepared to respond confidently in emergencies.
The First Aid Basics Workshop provides essential first aid and CPR awareness in a short, easy-to-follow format. Sessions are offered in person or virtually and can be completed in 1–2 hours, with flexible delivery to fit 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 adapted to meet specific needs.
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)
VO2 Health Focus helps individuals and organisations overcome safety training challenges by delivering accredited, hands-on first aid and CPR courses with a personalised, community-focused approach. Courses are designed to accommodate busy schedules and diverse learning needs, offering flexible delivery options, small class sizes, and practical simulations that foster confidence and competence in real-world situations. By emphasising accredited credentials, local instructor expertise, and clear outcomes. VO2 Health Focus serves across Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Aurora, Newmarket, Markham, Ajax, Whippy, Oshawa, and Vaughan.