In an emergency, anyone is capable of becoming a first responder. Learning CPR and other first aid skills is important because one never knows when an emergency will strike.

Imagine you’re at a family gathering, and suddenly, a loved one collapses. Panic sets in, and you are completely unsure of what to do. However, you cannot help someone unless you have formal training.

Jessica is a former writer and editor at Forbes Health with over a decade of experience in both lifestyle and clinical health topics. Before Forbes Health, Jessica was an editor for Healthline Media, ...