Accidents can happen no matter where you are, whether it’s in the workplace, at home, school, or on vacation. You may just be walking down the street and see someone in need of medical attention. When you run into these situations, wouldn’t you like to be prepared instead of standing around wondering what to do? [...]

If you’ve never taken an online first aid class, you’re going to be surprised. It isn’t like taking a traditional in-person class, where you can see the teacher and ask questions. There are some similarities, of course, but there are also several differences.

Similarities
The biggest thing both types of training have in common is the [...]

If you have a family, you want to do everything in your power to ensure their safety. Accidents happen all the time, even in the comforts of our own homes. One of the biggest concerns for many homeowners is the possibility of fire. If you don’t already have provisions in place for first aid and [...]

There are many companies offering an online first aid certification. All of these offer basic first aid, but some offer even more, like a CPR certification.
Many of the companies combine the CPR and First Aid accomplishment onto one 2-year certificate. While is it recommended that you re-certify at 12-month intervals, two years is adequate. The [...]

Many people like to talk about the dangers that are present when they, or their children venture outside. This article will focus on the place that you spend most of your time – your home. Accidents can happen here as easily as they can happen anywhere else. This is why it’s so important for you [...]

If you’ve been through CPR or First Aid Training before, you know the basics. You know how to assess the victim, check the ABCs or 3Bs, and aware of the danger of shock how to avoid it. Maybe you’ve had to use your training, maybe not. You’ve probably used it when handling relatively minor things, [...]

Most families have some type of first aid kit around the house. That’s fine for common injuries that occur during everyday life, but did you ever think about what you would do if some type of disaster strikes? Did you ever think about what first aid and personal safety items you would need in such [...]

No matter what type of job you have, there are certain health and safety risks that you must deal with. Obviously, some professions are more dangerous that others, but health and safety and first aid should be priorities for all of them. Many people do not realize that their employers are obligated, by law, to [...]

We all know the value of providing first aid to those who are ill or injured. We’ve learned about first aid since we were young, both through modeling – seeing others help when there is a situation requiring it – and often studying first aid through school or a scouting program. We can be certified [...]

Few things are as enjoyable as a family camping trip. It’s a great time for everyone to get together and enjoy what the outdoors have to offer. However, a fun family outdoor vacation can turn into disaster if you do not prepare yourself for the potential dangers that exist. This is why you should never [...]