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Every year, 350,000 people die from cardiac arrest—but it doesn’t have to be that way. Proper first aid training can make all the difference. If you don’t know how to perform CPR, you can’t save someone experiencing cardiac arrest. Without training, you could lose a loved one. Taking a certified course with Holmes Safety Training could be the key to saving a life.

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Why Onsite CPR & First Aid Training Matters

Your chances of reviving a person in cardiac arrest without an AED are 1 in 10. With an AED, those chances increase to 1 in 4. At Holmes Safety Training, our courses provide you with the skills and techniques necessary to save a life while waiting for emergency services.

Certified first aid training ensures that you’re prepared to assist at home, work, or in the community. Wherever you go, you’ll have the confidence to help in an emergency.

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First Aid: More Than Just CPR

First aid isn’t just about learning CPR—it’s about knowing how to handle injuries, medical conditions, and illnesses with limited resources. Whether you need to bandage a wound, stabilize a spinal injury, or recognize signs of a heart attack, first aid training ensures you’re ready to act.

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What is First Aid?

First aid refers to the immediate care given to an injured or ill person before professional medical help arrives. It includes:

• Cleaning and dressing wounds

• Applying a splint to an injured limb

• Performing CPR to save a life

While anyone can attempt to provide care, trained individuals are better equipped to ensure proper treatment and avoid worsening injuries.

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The Three Ps of First Aid

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1. Preserve Life

The primary goal of first aid is to keep the casualty alive until EMS arrives. This includes maintaining an open airway, performing CPR, and preventing shock.

2. Prevent Further Injury

Using first aid techniques correctly can prevent a condition from worsening. This includes proper wound management, stabilizing spinal injuries, and ensuring safe AED use.

3. Promote Recovery

First aid helps speed up recovery by preventing infections, reducing pain, and minimizing long-term damage. Quick action, such as cooling burns or properly cleaning wounds, makes a significant impact on healing time.

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Why People Delay First Aid Training—and Why You Shouldn’t

Many people assume first aid training is too time-consuming. However, Holmes Safety Training offers WSIB-approved courses that can certify you in just a few hours. We even provide a blended learning option where the theoretical portion is completed online, reducing in-person training time.