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First Aid Awareness Course for Security Guards 2026

This course is for security guards who may be first on scene when someone is hurt or suddenly ill. It covers Check, Call, Care, consent, CPR and AED basics, bleeding, choking and sudden illness, based on Canadian Red Cross and Heart & Stroke guidance. It is study material, not medical advice, and does not replace a hands-on first aid course.

  • Security course
  • Canada
  • 25 questions
  • Checked October 11, 2026

Quick answer

This free course has about 35 minutes of lessons and a 25-question test. Score 80% or more to download a certificate of completion (private, not accredited). Checked against official sources on October 11, 2026.

Start with the lessonsFirst Aid Awareness for Guards: Lessons: about 35 minutes of reading. Every test question is covered in the lessons.

What you will learn

  • Use Check, Call, Care at any emergency
  • Get consent and protect yourself from infection
  • Describe CPR and AED basics for an adult
  • Control serious bleeding and cool a burn
  • Recognize heart attack, stroke, seizure and opioid poisoning
  • Hand over to paramedics and report

Score 80% or more to download your certificate.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    What are the three emergency steps taught by the Canadian Red Cross?
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    Answer: C. Check, Call, Care

    Check the scene and the person, Call 9-1-1 when needed, then Care for the person until help takes over.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    Before you go to an injured person, what must you check first?
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    Answer: B. That the scene is safe for you

    If you get hurt too, you cannot help anyone. Look for traffic, fire, electricity, violence or other dangers first.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    What must you do before giving first aid to a person who is awake?
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    Answer: C. Ask for their permission (consent)

    You must get consent before giving care. Tell the person who you are and what you plan to do.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    A person is unresponsive. How does the law treat consent?
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    Answer: B. It assumes you have permission to help

    For an unresponsive person, the law assumes they would want help (implied consent).

  5. Question 5 of 25

    Alberta's Emergency Medical Aid Act protects people who give emergency first aid voluntarily. What is the main exception?
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    Answer: B. Harm caused by gross negligence

    The Act protects good-faith helpers from liability, but not if the harm was caused by gross negligence.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    Why should you use gloves or another barrier when giving first aid?
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    Answer: B. To protect you and the person from infection

    The Red Cross says to always use a barrier device when giving first aid, and to clean your hands afterwards.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    How long should you rub your hands together with soap when washing them after giving care?
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    Answer: A. At least 30 seconds

    The Canadian Red Cross says to rub hands together for at least 30 seconds and then rinse. Use hand sanitizer if there is no sink.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    How long should you take to check whether an unresponsive person is breathing normally?
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    Answer: B. 5 to 10 seconds

    Check for normal breathing for 5 to 10 seconds. Longer checks delay CPR.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    An unresponsive adult is making slow, gasping breaths. What should you do?
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    Answer: A. Treat it as not breathing normally: call 9-1-1, get an AED and start CPR

    Gasping is not normal breathing. It is a sign of cardiac arrest.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    What is the rate of chest compressions in CPR?
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    Answer: D. 100 to 120 per minute

    Push hard and fast at 100 to 120 compressions per minute.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    How deep should chest compressions be on an adult?
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    Answer: C. At least 5 cm (2 in.)

    On an adult, push at least 5 cm (2 in.) deep and let the chest come all the way back up.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    What is the ratio of compressions to breaths in Canadian Red Cross CPR?
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    Answer: A. 30 compressions, then 2 breaths

    Repeat cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    When should an AED be used?
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    Answer: C. As soon as it is available, on a person who is unresponsive and not breathing normally

    Early defibrillation saves lives. Send someone for the AED as soon as you call 9-1-1.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    An unresponsive person is breathing normally and has no injuries that stop you from moving them. What position helps keep their airway clear?
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    Answer: B. The recovery position, on their side

    The recovery position keeps the body safely on its side so fluids can drain and the airway stays open.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    What is the first thing to do for a wound that is bleeding heavily?
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    Answer: B. Apply firm, direct pressure to the wound

    Firm, direct pressure is the first step to control serious bleeding.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    Direct pressure does not stop life-threatening bleeding from a leg. Where should a tourniquet go?
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    Answer: C. 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 in.) above the injury, and at least 2.5 cm above any joint

    Red Cross guidance places a tourniquet 5 to 10 cm above the injury and at least 2.5 cm (1 in.) above any joint.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    After a tourniquet is tightened, what should you write down?
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    Answer: B. The time it was tightened

    Recording the time helps hospital staff decide on treatment.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    Under the 2025 Canadian guidelines, how do you help an adult who is choking and cannot cough, speak or breathe?
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    Answer: C. Give 5 back blows, then 5 abdominal thrusts, and repeat until the object comes out

    The 2025 Heart & Stroke guidelines recommend cycles of 5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts for adults.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    A choking adult becomes unresponsive. What should you do?
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    Answer: D. Make sure 9-1-1 is called and start CPR

    If a choking person becomes unresponsive, call 9-1-1 and begin CPR.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    In the FAST stroke signs, what does T stand for?
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    Answer: B. Time: call 9-1-1 right away

    FAST means Face, Arm, Speech, Time. Stroke care works best when it starts early.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    A person has signs of a heart attack and no reason not to take ASA. What may you help them take?
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    Answer: D. 1 regular-strength or 2 low-dose ASA tablets, chewed

    Chewed ASA can help during a heart attack. Do not substitute acetaminophen or ibuprofen.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    Someone is having a seizure. What should you do?
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    Answer: B. Move hard objects away and do not hold them down

    Protect the person from injury but do not restrain them. Call 9-1-1 if the seizure lasts more than a few minutes.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    You suspect an opioid poisoning. The person is unresponsive and not breathing normally. What do Red Cross guidelines say?
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    Answer: C. Start CPR and give naloxone if available

    For an unresponsive person with abnormal breathing, start CPR and administer naloxone. Call 9-1-1.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    Which federal law gives some legal protection to people who call for help at an opioid poisoning?
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    Answer: D. The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act

    The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act gives some legal protection to people who experience or witness an overdose and call for help.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    How long should you cool a heat burn with cool water?
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    Answer: C. At least 10 minutes

    Cool the burn with cool (not freezing) water or a clean, cool compress for at least 10 minutes.

What to know before the test

  • Canadian Red Cross courses teach three steps: Check, Call, Care.
  • Adult CPR is 30 compressions to 2 breaths, at 100 to 120 per minute and at least 5 cm deep.
  • The 2025 Canadian guidelines recommend 5 back blows then 5 abdominal thrusts for a choking adult.
  • For an unresponsive person, the law assumes you have consent to help.
  • Alberta's Emergency Medical Aid Act protects voluntary helpers unless harm results from gross negligence.

Frequently asked questions

Is this course enough to learn first aid skills?

No. It gives awareness only. Take a hands-on first aid and CPR course from a recognized training agency to learn and practise the skills.

Do I need permission to help someone?

Yes, ask a person who is awake for consent. If they are unresponsive, the law assumes you have permission.

What if I am not willing to give rescue breaths?

Call 9-1-1 and give chest compressions. Use an AED as soon as one arrives.

Can I get in trouble for helping?

Provinces have laws that protect people who help in good faith. For example, Alberta's Emergency Medical Aid Act protects voluntary helpers unless they are grossly negligent.

Is the certificate accredited or officially recognised?

No. It is a private certificate of completion for knowledge only. It is not recognised, accredited or approved by any government, licensing body, regulator or educational institution, and it does not replace the security licence training required in your province or territory.

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