Sports Injuries for Children: CPR and First Aid Training for Parents
The score bantered back and forth until about midway through the third quarter when the players began to fatigue. Slowly, the gap formed, and our team fell behind by 10 points. I knew the game was essentially over, and my interest shifted to the players, the staggering difference in their heights and sizes (even though […]
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!
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!
Superstitions, Friday the Thirteenth, and ACLS Classes
What do Superstitions, Friday the 13th, and ACLS Classes have in common? Read our CPR blog to find out!
CPR Certification – Makes Moral Sense and Business Cents.
In our job-scarce economy, employers with many qualified candidates applying for a position tend to look for special skills that set them apart from their peers. Especially in jobs dealing with the public, Onsite CPR Certification is one of the steps you can take to set yourself apart from your competition. Want to learn how? Check out this week’s blog post!
Southern California CPR Training and Certification
Whether you are a healthcare provider, fitness instructor, teacher, or simply a layperson looking to add CPR or BLS to your skill set, there are a number of programs in Orange County and in the greater Los Angeles area that offer classes. Check out SureFire CPR!
Another Day, Another Life Saved
As reported by KELOLAND.com, two teenagers in Sioux Falls, SD saved the lives of two younger boys who nearly drowned in an apartment complex swimming pool. Learn how it happened in our SureFire CPR blog post!
Mouth-To-Beak Resuscitation
Ever hear of Mouth-to-beak Resuscitation? For a great story, take a look at this week’s blog post!
Hands Only CPR? Learn from Dr. Chow!!!
Have a question about how to do hands only CPR? Learn from this awesome video of Ken Jeong, (AKA Leslie Chow from The Hangover!) This week’s CPR blog video is great!
Who Needs CPR Training?
The first to come to mind are nurses, firefighters, police officers, lifeguards, and school teachers. But the simple answer is that everyone can benefit from Onsite CPR Certification to be prepared for an emergency. Who else can use training? Check out our post!
Eat Right and Excersise
If heart disease runs in your family, you need to start educating your children from a very young age about the value in eating the right foods and the importance of exercise. Atherosclerosis, the fatty material that builds up over time to clog arteries, can begin in childhood. Check out this month’s blog post to help save lives!
Online CPR Training Courses May Not Be All They Seem
Nowadays, it seems everything can be done on-line. Just think about your daily routine: you pay your bills, shop, and make travel reservations without leaving your home. And while it’s true that certain tasks are conducive to the on-line experience, others are not. Can you really learn CPR online?
Understanding Tachycardia
A normal resting heart rate for an adult ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. An athlete may be closer to 40 beats per minute. A lower heart rate typically implies more efficient heart function meaning an individual is in great cardiovascular shape.
What is Tachycardia? Check out this month’s blog post!
The Importance of First Aid Training for Electric Power Workers
Many jobs require first aid training for a whole host or reasons. Not surprisingly, many of these jobs are in medical or athletic fields – nursing and health care assistants, child care providers, and members of swimming or dive teams.
But there are a set of other jobs that, while not immediately evident, also require first aid and age-appropriate CRP training given the risks involved.
American Heart Association Lobbies for CPR Training for Middle and High Schoolers
A popular notion is that CPR should only be administered by adults. Yet many groups, including the American Heart Association, are looking to change that.