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Accidents can occur anytime and at any place. Whether you are at home, at work, traveling or on vacation, an accident can change everything in a matter of seconds. Knowledge of CPR and first aid can mean the difference between life and death in such a situation. This is why more and more institutions, from corporations to community centers to schools, all have a trained health care professional at hand to deal with emergencies. While basic first aid is essential for any emergency health care worker to know, there are a number of specializations, such as workplace safety, which are useful to know too. Studies have shown that one out of four accidents occurs at the work place and over 90% result in loss of activity. More and more companies are realizing that having an emergency health worker at hand makes good business sense. Programs geared towards teaching CPR and first aid can range from small, informal classes to in-depth courses. Most programs will cover emergency action principles, airway and breathing emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, strokes, automated external defibrillation, bleeding management, shock treatment, prevention of disease transmission and secondary surveying. Students will also receive training in CPR, artificial respiration as well as the ways to deal with choking. At a more advanced level, emergency workers learn about emergency medical management, C spine control, child supplements, pregnancy and childbirth, patient transport, basic life support and blood borne pathogens. With CPR and first aid training, there is no such thing as being over-qualified. Knowing how to deal with any situation that may arise is essential for an emergency health worker. Job opportunities are available almost everywhere, in hospitals, private clinics, ambulances services, schools, businesses and private institutions. Knowledge of CPR and first aid offers a number of options for furthering a career in health care.
Canadian Provinces with Career Colleges offering diplomas, programs or courses in CPR and First Aid
 Alberta
British Columbia
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Ontario
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