Am I doing CPR Wrong?

Approximately every five years or so the recommended guidelines for First Aid and CPR are changed. The changes are usually based based on studies regarding the effectiveness but sometimes the changes are to make the skills easier to learn and remember.

November 1 was the launch date for the Canadian Red Cross' new program based on the latest recommendations.

Usually at this people express concern about performing “the old skills”. In fact there is nothing wrong  with performing the previous skills since it is more important that everyone know what to do in an emergency. None of the previous skills will harm people.

What is really means is if you have been putting off taking a course now is the perfect time to learn these simple lifesaving skills.

As an Authorized Training Provider of the Canadian Red Cross, all First Aid Ottawa Standard and Emergency First Aid courses are recognized by WSIB and its Federal counterpart the Canada Labour code. Visit us online at www.FirstAidOttawa.com or at 613-225-2727.