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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation 
Outlines cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) courses offered by St. John Ambulance from basic to advanced levels.
Source: St. John Ambulance Canada (SJA)
From: Courses and training
CPR courses 
Lists cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) courses available to the general public and healthcare professionals. Provides an outline of each course.
Source: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (HSFC)
From: Heart disease
CPR training 
Offers CPR course and course instructor information through provincial links.
Source: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (HSFC)
From: Heart disease
Dramatic changes in new CPR guidelines will simplify lifesaving measures, says Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada 
Presents new emergency care guidelines including changes to CPR and emphasis on chest compressions.
Source: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (HSFC)
First aid for emergencies  PDF
Outlines basic actions to take in order to effectively manage an emergency. Gives step-by-step instructions on how to respond to various situations such as: a cardiac emergency; a breathing crisis; choking in an adult; bleeding; and unconsciousness. Link requires a PDF reader.
Source: St. John Ambulance Canada (SJA)
First aid for emergencies: infants and children  PDF
Outlines basic actions to take in order to effectively manage an emergency involving an infant or child. Gives step-by-step instructions on how to respond to various situations such as, a cardiac emergency; a breathing crisis; choking in an infant; choking in a child; bleeding; and unconsciousness. Link requires a PDF reader.
Source: St. John Ambulance Canada (SJA)
Home is where the heart stops 
Stresses the importance of training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), recognizing the early signs of a heart attack, and reacting immediately. Provides a list of heart attack warning signs.
Source: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (HSFC)
St. John Ambulance Canada 
Offers training in first aid, safety, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including first aid courses for parents, children, babysitters, workers, and farm families. Provides first aid at large public events, disaster relief, and other community services. Web site includes discussion forums.
Source: St. John Ambulance Canada (SJA)
Tools for life's emergencies 
Explains the purpose of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens), MedicAlert identification, and the Safely Home Registry. Briefly describes how these techniques and tools work.
Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN)
From: Magazine feature of the month: archives
What is cardiac arrest? 
Defines cardiac arrest and lists various causes for the condition. Stresses the importance of learning CPR in order to be able to respond appropriately during a cardiac emergency situation.
Source: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (HSFC)
From: Heart disease
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