Knowledge of basic first aid techniques and access to a first aid kit are crucial for providing timely assistance. First aid is administered to treat an injury right after it occurs, and in some ...

Take a class. You can learn CPR and basic first-aid techniques by taking an online or in-person course offered by the Red Cross or another organization. Health emergencies can happen at any time.

It is important to know how to care for basic situations involving older adults. Standard first-aid and CPR skills may not be enough to care for a person until medical help arrives or is sought.

SPOKANE, Wash. -- We're all familiar with traditional, basic first aid, like bandaging small cuts, using ice to reduce bruising, and keeping wounds clean. But most of us are not trained in mental ...