The NREMT exam is a computer adaptive test (CAT) that gauges student’s knowledge level by introducing pilot questions periodically throughout the test. These questions do not count toward the test score, they simply allow...

The spinal column consists of a series of interconnected bones, called vertebrae, which enclose the spinal cord, an integral part of the central nervous system. It is the spinal cord, through its attached nerve...

For those of you looking into becoming an EMT in California, the first website you need to visit is the California Emergency Medical Services Authority. There you will find the most thorough list of documents...

The human body is composed of a number of ‘systems’, each with a specific role in the function of the body as a whole. The function of these individual systems is known as the...

What is first aid? First aid is the initial assistance or care of a suddenly sick or injured person. It is the care administered by a person as soon as possible after an accident...

In this blog post we discuss the correct first aid treatment for a variety of chest injuries. Chest injuries are difficult for the first aider to manage, and casualties will require early advanced medical attention...

The human body is an efficient conductor of electricity. When a casualty receives an electric shock from a household appliance or a power line, the electricity is conducted through the body. A casualty may...

Blood is an incredibly important component of our body. To keep the body functioning and the organs supplied with oxygen, it needs enough circulating blood volume. Blood consists of red blood cells (erythrocytes), which...

Poisons are substances that if inhaled, ingested, absorbed or injected, harm the human body. You can read more about poisons in our blog post on the correct first aid treatment for poisoning.  Some types...

When a tooth is knocked out, appropriate emergency dental care is necessary. If a child is older than 5 – 6 years it is likely to be a permanent (adult) tooth. A permanent adult tooth...

You may hope that an emergency never occurs, but if it does you need to be prepared. Part of being prepared is keeping an appropriately stocked and maintained first aid kit. Possession of an...

In situations where a patient is apneic or is not ventilating adequately, positive pressure ventilation (PPV) using a bag valve mask (BVM) can be a lifesaver. Although it may seem easy enough to use...

Following requests from many visitors, we’ve just launched our free online pediatric first aid course! Our pediatric first aid training covers common pediatric emergencies and includes information on how to perform child and baby CPR....