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.

  • Cursus
  • Canada
  • 25 vragen
  • Gecontroleerd op 11 oktober 2026

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Deze gratis cursus heeft ongeveer 35 minuten lessen en een toets van 25 vragen. Haal 80% of meer om een bewijs van deelname te downloaden (privé, niet geaccrediteerd). Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 11 oktober 2026.

Begin met de lessenFirst Aid Awareness for Guards: Lessons: ongeveer 35 minuten leestijd. Elke testvraag wordt in de lessen behandeld.

Wat je leert

  • 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

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  1. Vraag 1 van 25

    What are the three emergency steps taught by the Canadian Red Cross?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 2 van 25

    Before you go to an injured person, what must you check first?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 3 van 25

    What must you do before giving first aid to a person who is awake?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 4 van 25

    A person is unresponsive. How does the law treat consent?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. It assumes you have permission to help

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

  5. Vraag 5 van 25

    Alberta's Emergency Medical Aid Act protects people who give emergency first aid voluntarily. What is the main exception?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 6 van 25

    Why should you use gloves or another barrier when giving first aid?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 7 van 25

    How long should you rub your hands together with soap when washing them after giving care?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 8 van 25

    How long should you take to check whether an unresponsive person is breathing normally?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 5 to 10 seconds

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

  9. Vraag 9 van 25

    An unresponsive adult is making slow, gasping breaths. What should you do?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 10 van 25

    What is the rate of chest compressions in CPR?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 100 to 120 per minute

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

  11. Vraag 11 van 25

    How deep should chest compressions be on an adult?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 12 van 25

    What is the ratio of compressions to breaths in Canadian Red Cross CPR?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 30 compressions, then 2 breaths

    Repeat cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths.

  13. Vraag 13 van 25

    When should an AED be used?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 14 van 25

    An unresponsive person is breathing normally and has no injuries that stop you from moving them. What position helps keep their airway clear?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 15 van 25

    What is the first thing to do for a wound that is bleeding heavily?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Apply firm, direct pressure to the wound

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

  16. Vraag 16 van 25

    Direct pressure does not stop life-threatening bleeding from a leg. Where should a tourniquet go?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 17 van 25

    After a tourniquet is tightened, what should you write down?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. The time it was tightened

    Recording the time helps hospital staff decide on treatment.

  18. Vraag 18 van 25

    Under the 2025 Canadian guidelines, how do you help an adult who is choking and cannot cough, speak or breathe?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 19 van 25

    A choking adult becomes unresponsive. What should you do?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 20 van 25

    In the FAST stroke signs, what does T stand for?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Time: call 9-1-1 right away

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

  21. Vraag 21 van 25

    A person has signs of a heart attack and no reason not to take ASA. What may you help them take?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 22 van 25

    Someone is having a seizure. What should you do?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 23 van 25

    You suspect an opioid poisoning. The person is unresponsive and not breathing normally. What do Red Cross guidelines say?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 24 van 25

    Which federal law gives some legal protection to people who call for help at an opioid poisoning?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 25 van 25

    How long should you cool a heat burn with cool water?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. At least 10 minutes

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

Wat je moet weten voor het examen

  • 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.

Veelgestelde vragen

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 het certificaat geaccrediteerd of officieel erkend?

Nee. Het is een privé bewijs van deelname, alleen voor je kennis. Het is niet erkend, geaccrediteerd of goedgekeurd door een overheid, vergunningsinstantie, toezichthouder of onderwijsinstelling, en het vervangt geen wettelijk verplichte vergunning, certificering of opleiding.

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