American Red Cross BLS vs. American Heart Association BLS
As a healthcare provider, getting Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is essential. BLS courses will give you invaluable knowledge from CPR to choking treatment. If you’ve looked into BLS certifications, you may have noticed there are two main programs: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support and American Red Cross (ARC) Basic Life Support. In […]
The Lifeguard
Becoming a lifeguard at a beach or pool carries with it a lot of responsibility. It is exciting and rewarding to be part of a team whose job it is to allow folks to enjoy their summer time in the water, safely. What does it take to become a lifeguard? Read on at our blog!
The Broad Definition of Life Support
What is the definition of life support? How is basic life support different than advanced life support? At SureFire CPR we offer all types of life support classes at our offices in Orange County. Come take a class and learn from the best!
The Real Orange County
How does the real Orange County relate to CPR, ACLS, and PALS? Read our blog to find out!
Save Young Lives With Pediatric Emergency Training
Learn CPR, BLS, First Aid, PALS, ACLS, PEARS or NRP with us! We serve Orange County, Los Angeles and San Diego!
New Technological Advancements Simulate Real-World Pediatric Advanced Life Support Training
PALS Training and new simulators. What’s new in the world of Pediatric Advanced Life Support? Check out our blog to find out!
Why Children Should Learn the Basics of Life Support
Why should kids learn the basics of life support? CPR and First Aid are skills that everyone should know. Find out why in this week’s blog post!
States Move to Protect Good Samaritans Performing CPR
Sad but true, we live in an extremely litigious society – one where a good Samaritan can actually be sued for trying to save a life. How does the good Samaritan law work? Check out this week’s blog post!
Recent Studies Point to Effectiveness of Compression-Only CPR
Followers of this blog will note a subtle yet significant shift in the administering of CPR, away from mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and more towards a hands-only technique. How does Hands-Only CPR work? How effective is it?
Take Your First-Aid Response to the Next Level with Full CPR Certification
As any medical professional will tell you, there is “first aid,” and then there is, well, “first aid.” What’s the difference? Read our blog!
Revised CPR Technique Hopes to Boost the Frequency of Bystander CPR
Every five years, the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation and American Heart Association revisit research and data and in turn, issue changes to the CPR administration. In October 2010, a significant change was made: a shift away from the ABC technique (airway, breathing, and circulation) and towards a CAB approach (chest compressions, airway, and breathing.)
Training Children in Compression-Only CPR
Very often, we look at the need for onsite CPR training through the lens of adults. Onsite classes are a must for businesses, schools, and any sort of organization for a host of obvious reasons. Yet for equally obvious reasons, it’s also critical to teach children the basics of CPR. Check out how in our blog post!
How Many Ways Can You Say “BLS”?
Forty-one meanings for BLS – how do you know which one to chose?
Coronary Artery Disease Set By Age 55?
How is Coronary Artery Disease set and how does it relate to CPR? Read our CPR blog post to find out!
What To Do If Someone Is Choking
Would you know what to do if someone you were sharing a Valentine’s Day meal with began to choke? There may only be minutes for you to respond and potentially save a life!