Essential First Aid Items to Have In Your Home
Having a supply of items for a home first aid kit is an invaluable way to make sure that you and your family are prepared for a wide range of emergencies, physical harm, and even small accidents. While the home is in many ways a safe space, it is also where you and your loved […]
What is a Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) Certification?
What is a Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) Certification? Working in a hospital, doctor’s office, or different medical setting, you deal with tens to hundreds of people every day. Often, the people you encounter are in the midst of high-stress situations — and sometimes, that stress comes to the surface. In rare cases, encounters with […]
AEDs in the Workplace: Where Are They Required?
If you own or rent a commercial location, chances are, it needs an AED. Short for Automatic External Defibrillator, an AED is an essential life-saving device that administers an electric shock to the heart to restart it in the event of sudden cardiac arrest. According to data from the American Heart Association, over 320,000 out-of-hospital […]
How to Stay CPR-Certified During Quarantine
With the global spread of COVID-19 — also known as “coronavirus” — there has never been a better time to know CPR. Hospitals worldwide are struggling with high patient volume, which means that citizens in everyday settings need to do their part to help “flatten the curve.” This not only involves sheltering in place to […]
5 Tips for Going Out During Coronavirus
While nearly all states in the union are under an official “shelter in place” order due to the spread of COVID-19, most residents still need to leave their houses every so often. Grocery shopping, doctor’s visits, and the occasional walk around the neighborhood are some of the outings that will still take place during this […]
How to Put on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
How to Put on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) With the global spread of COVID-19, a communicable viral disease commonly called “coronavirus,” there has never been a better time to wear personal protective equipment (PPE). COVID-19 spreads through close contact with an infected person who is sneezing or coughing. One can also contract COVID-19 simply by […]
The Importance of CPR Certification in Schools: How Students Can Save Lives
Though high school students are not the most at-risk demographic for heart failure, they can still be struck by this sudden life-threatening phenomenon. Cardiac arrests can happen to anyone at any time. For parents, teachers, and peers, there is nothing more devastating than losing a child in the prime of his or her life. In […]
5 Strategies to Achieve Fire Safety in Healthcare Facilities
No matter where you are, fire safety is important. In healthcare facilities — where the number of fire hazards and vulnerable individuals is extra-high — fire safety is absolutely imperative. Whether you are new to hospital fire safety or a seasoned life-saver looking for a few extra fire safety tips in your medical facility, this […]
How the AB 1719 Law is Saving Kids’ Lives
For a little over a year, the AB 1719 Law has been in effect in California’s high schools. Safety officials and teachers statewide agree that this law has made a great impact in improving safety-preparedness for high school students. In short, AB 1719 requires all California high school health courses to teach compression-only CPR, an […]
How to Prepare for an Emergency
An emergency can strike at any time. Are you ready? If not, do not despair. There’s plenty that you can do to put yourself in the best position to succeed in a life-threatening scenario. Being prepared for an emergency is critical to your safety, but it isn’t a huge burden to learn. In this guide, […]
Do You Have What it Takes to Be a CPR Instructor? [QUIZ]
A career as a CPR instructor is both flexible and fulfilling. In many cases, you can set your own schedule. In all cases, you will be empowering others to save lives. Compensation is competitive and a day on the job is never dull. Do you think you have what it takes to be a CPR […]
9 Ways to Baby-Proof Your Home When Expecting a Newborn
Whether you are expecting your first baby or you are already a seasoned parenting pro, your number one goal is your child’s safety. For new additions to the family, it’s important to make a baby-proofing checklist and get your home as safe as possible before your newest addition to the family comes home from the […]
7 New Year’s Resolutions You Haven’t Considered
With the new year now upon us, it’s time once again for resolutions. In the spirit of 2020 — the start of a new decade — this year’s resolution should be a cut above the rest. A new decade deserves a big change, and hindsight is always 2020. Don’t settle for the gym membership, the […]
Nursing Job Opportunities in Southern California
Southern California is one of the most populous places in the United States. It’s also a great place to be a nurse. Take a closer look at some of these key facts and stats about the Southern California nursing market to make the most of your nursing career. Share this Image On Your Site </p><br […]
Required Certifications for Future Paramedics and EMTs
So, you want to be an EMT or paramedic, but don’t know which certifications and accreditations you need in order to get the job. Have no fear, our experts at SureFire CPR are here to fill you in. We’re Southern California’s premier provider of life-saving certifications, including CPR, BLS, PALS, PEARS and more. (Spoiler alert: […]