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First aid and CPR articles, news, and case studies.
CPR in the time of coronavirus
Updated guidance on the management of a victim during the COVID-19 pandemic — hands-only CPR and AED use while limiting transmission risk.
Water safety
Essential tips to stay safe during water activities. Everything you need to know about lifejackets and personal flotation devices (PFDs).
Purple Day
Take part in Purple Day on March 26 by wearing purple. Support people living with epilepsy and help raise awareness to break down stigma.
A fun and safe Halloween
Discover the origins of Halloween in Canada and practical tips for carving pumpkins, trick-or-treating, hosting and driving safely on Halloween night.
Healthy and Safe Holidays
Discover tips for healthy and safe Holidays: beneficial activities, precautions to take, and tricks to prevent incidents during the festive season.
Toxic plants to watch out for
Some plants can be very harmful to your health and cause relatively serious injuries. Learn how to identify them so you can stay safe outdoors!
November — Prostate Cancer
This November, let's fight prostate cancer together by learning the lifesaving gestures that can make a real difference.
Online CPR Training: An Effective Solution
Online CPR training: an effective option for cardiac resuscitation, with proven skill retention compared to traditional in-person courses.
Online training: a modern solution
Discover the benefits of online CPR training: flexible, effective, and accessible, helping you acquire life-saving skills with ease and confidence.
World Mental Health Day
Discover why mental health matters: warning signs, daily habits, and free, confidential support resources to care for yourself or help a loved one.
Choking at high school
A real-life scenario: a 16-year-old student saves her classmate from choking in the school cafeteria using the Heimlich maneuver. Learn the steps.
Kitchen burn
Quick neighbor intervention for a kitchen burn: cool the burn, apply hydrogel, and follow the first aid protocol to ease pain and prevent complications.
Bicycle fall
Learn the right first aid response to apply for injuries following a bicycle fall, including head trauma assessment and care steps.
Serious fall at the amusement park
A fun moment that goes off the rails! Learn how a trained first aider stabilized a teen after a serious fall and the first aid protocol to follow.
Severe sunburn
Learn the proper response to a severe sunburn, including cooling techniques, hydration, and how to recognize signs of heat shock.
Basketball Finger Fracture
Learn the correct first aid response for a deformed finger after a basketball injury: immobilize, ice, monitor for shock, and seek medical care promptly.
Pink October
For Pink October, join the fight against breast cancer by learning the gestures that save lives. FRSQC donates $1 per training sold throughout October.
Videos improve responsiveness in CPR
CPR training videos boost rescuer responsiveness, as shown by the Ali et al. study comparing video-based and instructor-based compression-only life support.