CPR & FIRST AID BLOG
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3 Options to Get CPR Certified
CPR certification provides you with the necessary skills to intervene in an emergency situation. While even a cursory knowledge of CPR is better than none, taking an official class provides you with more detailed knowledge and the chance to practice your skills. But...
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How to Perform CPR on an Infant
No one likes to consider the possibility of having a baby choke or need CPR. Unfortunately, infants will need CPR on occasion. If you find yourself in such a situation, will you be able to provide CPR for an infant? The basic steps of CPR for infants are the same as...
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How to Perform CPR on a Child
No one likes to think about it, but in a bad circumstance, children will need CPR and rescue breaths just as critically as an adult. Even a rudimentary knowledge of CPR could save that child’s life. However, it’s equally important to be aware of the differences...
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Is It Safe to Attempt CPR Without Proper Training?
Most people understand how important CPR can be in helping to save a life. Consequently, more people are making CPR training a priority. However, not every class offers in-depth first aid training or CPR certification. If you only know the basics of CPR, is it still...
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When to Perform CPR
Are you getting ready to take a CPR class? Alternatively, maybe you just finished one. Now that you know the basics of performing CPR, can you identify a situation where immediate first aid is necessary? What are the symptoms you should look for? Knowing how to...
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What is Included in a 4-Hour CPR Certification Course?
You can expect to dedicate about 4 hours for a typical CPR certification course. That might not seem like much time, but learning CPR is a reasonably straightforward process if you pay attention. Just remember that CPR is more than likely not the only lifesaving...
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4 Benefits of CPR Training in the Workplace
CPR and first aid training can be lifesavers for your employees! In fact, many workplaces require basic first aid instruction for everyone. Even if yours doesn’t, it’s still a good idea to schedule a group CPR certification course and make sure everyone is ready to...
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The Importance of CPR Training for Employees
Did you know that more than 350,000 cardiac arrests happen outside of the hospital? A person’s best chance of surviving a cardiac arrest is CPR from someone nearby-- that could be a reality for your employees. Would they be prepared to give CPR in an emergency...
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Spanish CPR Classes for Spanish-Speaking Employees
As an employer who needs staff members to have a CPR certification, providing training in employees’ primary language is a huge benefit. Spanish CPR classes allow Spanish speaking employees to learn CPR in their native language and completely comprehend every aspect...
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Is Online CPR Training Valid?
If you’re looking for CPR classes, you’ve probably seen advertisements for online certification courses. As long as those ads are offered by a reputable source, rest assured the idea of online CPR training courses is quite legitimate. A certification card is just as...
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