Updated AHA Guidelines for Healthcare Professionals
The American Heart Association is a non-profit organization founded in 1924 that was established to educate the community in cardiac care and improve the outcomes of health-related emergencies. The AHA employs hundreds of scientists and healthcare personnel who research, review findings and publish their recordings to promote the most effective treatment methods. They typically update […]
What Certification Course Do You Need for Your Career?
In recent years, more and more career fields are requiring employees to undergo certification training to prepare themselves to handle emergency situations. And for good reason. According to a recent study written on the survival rates of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, 8 out of 10 cases happen outside of a hospital, specifically at home or work, […]
Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park is Proud to Offer Fire and Police Recognition Days
Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park, a theme and amusement park in California that offers activities and rides for all ages, is proud to announce they will be honoring the men and women who work so hard to protect our citizens every day, with the recent installment of Fire and Police Recognition Days. Those who wish […]
Top Jobs in San Diego that Require ACLS Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is the study of techniques and methods used to help victims suffering from cardiopulmonary emergencies, such as cardiac arrest. ACLS is an advanced skills-set reserved for healthcare professionals and medical personnel who work in clinics or hospitals, and who see patients on a regular basis. There is a wide […]
SureFire CPR Inspires Communities with The Winners of Their #MyLocalHero Contest
SureFire CPR is a CPR and First Aid training facility with several locations in Southern California. To spread the word about the importance of helping others and to bring attention to those who make a positive difference in their community, SureFire CPR launched a contest this past October titled #MyLocalHero. The contest aimed to […]
The Top 3 Things People Forget From Their BLS Training Course
The BLS training course is meant for both trained medical professionals as well as lay rescuers that may be required to obtain certification as a career requirement. The American Heart Association sets the standards and guidelines for their courses, and determines what such people need to know to do their jobs properly and able to take action […]
Should CPR And First Aid Training be Mandatory in Schools?
27 U.S. states now have made CPR training a high school graduation requirement. But The number of states in which high schools require students to receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training to graduate is growing, a trend that appears likely to continue in the foreseeable future. As of Dec. 2016, 36 U.S. states have made […]