Ontario construction sites changed on January 1, 2026. A defibrillator is no longer just a good idea on a large project — for many sites, it is now the law. The rule is Ontario Regulation 157/25, which added a new defibrillator section (section 27.1) to the construction projects regulation under the Occupational Health and Safety...Read More

Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction, and epinephrine is the first and most important treatment. For decades, Canadians had exactly one way to give epinephrine outside a hospital: the EpiPen auto-injector, a needle injection into the outer thigh. That changed in August 2026, when neffy — an epinephrine nasal spray — became available in...Read More

You did the work. You passed your first aid and CPR course. Now you need the certificate — your employer wants it before your start date, your school needs it for your placement file, and the deadline is not moving. So you wait. And wait. Getting the certificate into your hands, quickly, is one of...Read More

If you have been looking for an Emergency First Aid or Standard First Aid course lately, you may have noticed something confusing: those names are disappearing. Canada’s first aid course names have been updated, and at The Academy for First Aid and Safety we now use the new names across all of our courses. The...Read More

Hypothermia and Hyperthermia: First Aid Treatment and Signs & Symptoms: What is hypothermia?Hypothermia happens when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it, causing the core temperature to drop below 35°C (95°F). This can occur from cold weather, wet clothing, wind, or prolonged exposure to cold water.Signs and symptoms:Shivering (early sign, may stop...Read More

Getting Bitten by Wild Animals: Dangers, Prevention, and First Aid: Being bitten by a wild animal can be one of the most frightening and dangerous medical emergencies a person can experience. Wild animals act on instinct and can become aggressive when they feel threatened, cornered, or are protecting their young or food. A bite from...Read More

Is Online CPR Certification Accepted In Canada? Your Ontario Guide To Getting Certified: Thinking about getting CPR certified online from your couch, then wondering if your boss or regulator in Ontario will accept it? You are not alone. Online CPR has surged in search interest, yet Ontario workplaces still haveclear rules about skills verification, hands-on...Read More

Heart Attack: What to look for and treatment options: Recognizing and Managing Heart Attack Signs and Symptoms Before Hospital Arrival: Pre-Hospital Care and the Role of AspirinIntroductionCardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, with heart attacks—also known as myocardial infarctions (MIs)—being one of the most significant contributors to mortality and morbidity. According to...Read More