California Wildfire Home Safety Checklist
How Common Are California Wildfires? At least 3,574 wildfires occurred in California in 2022, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). These fires burned approximately 17,326 acres of land. What to Do Before a California Wildfire Separate your home from flammable materials. Create at least 30 feet of space […]
Dental CPR Certification – How to Choose the Right CPR Class For Your Dentist Office
So it’s that time again. The dentist has just told you that it’s time to renew your CPR certification and that the entire office is way overdue. You need to take a CPR class yesterday. “Handle it,” he tells you. “Oh great,” you think to yourself. “That’s just what I wanted to do.” So you […]
Coping with Stress After an Emergency
First responders run toward accidents, natural disasters, and other emergencies. They offer critical aid to those in need – even if it means putting themselves in danger. At the same time, first responders are frequently tasked with making life-or-death decisions – something that makes any first responder’s stress levels rise. Stress occurs when the body […]
Babysitter Background Checks: Extra Steps to Help Keep Your Child Safe
As a parent, you want your child to receive the best care – especially when you are away from him or her. Thanks to a babysitter background check, you can hire a responsible babysitter who will provide your child with the care that he or she deserves. How Does a Babysitter Background Check Work? […]
New Year’s Resolutions: Family Safety
Happy New Year! 2019 has arrived, and there are many New Year’s resolutions you can make to keep your family safe in the new year. These New Year’s resolutions include: Become CPR- and Basic First Aid-Certified A cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) class usually requires only a few hours to complete, and its benefits can last a […]
Common Snow Sports Injuries and How to Treat Them
Each year, approximately 150,000 people seek medical treatment following a skiing or snowboarding accident, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports. CPSC also notes skiers most commonly experience knee injuries, while snowboarders most commonly suffer wrist injuries. Additionally, CPSC points out more people ski than snowboard, yet snowboarders are three times more likely than […]
Hidden Hiking Gems of Southern California
Hiking is good for the body, mind and soul. It helps lower the risk of heart disease, improve balance and enhance bone density. Additionally, hiking has been shown to help alleviate stress and anxiety. Let’s not forget about the captivating sights, sounds and smells of nature you may experience during an outdoor hike, either. There […]
Why Working Part-Time As a CPR Instructor Can Benefit Your Medical Career
If you want to further your medical career, now may be the perfect time to become a part-time cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instructor in Southern California. In fact, there are many reasons to sign up as a part-time CPR instructor in LA, Irvine or elsewhere in Southern California, and these reasons include: You can share your […]
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!
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!
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!
Save a Young Life with PEARS and PALS Training
How is pediatric care different for emergency responders than adult care? What do PALS and PEARS classes have to do with it? Read our blog to find out!