CPR & FIRST AID BLOG
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Why Opt for Onsite CPR Training?
Do you need to update your CPR training, but haven’t found time in your schedule to fit it in? Online CPR training might sound like the best solution. But before you dive into an online course, consider whether the benefits of onsite CPR training might be worth your...
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3 Advantages of Obtaining Your ACLS Certification
Being certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) means you have the necessary knowledge to act in an emergency situation to help revive someone that is experiencing cardiac arrest. There can be other benefits as well, and we’ll explore them here. [bctt...
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What is the Correct Way to Perform CPR?
In the event of an emergency, there is no time to waste. If you see that someone needs medical attention and it could take some time for an ambulance or EMT to arrive, understanding how to perform CPR can save a life. With the information below, you’ll learn important...
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What is an ACLS Certification?
The goal of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is to achieve the best possible outcome for individuals who are experiencing a life-threatening event. ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) courses go beyond what the BLS (Basic Life Saving) certification covers....
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3 Benefits of ACLS Certification
ACLS stands for Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support. An ACLS certification course teaches all students how to diagnose and administer care for an adult victim of cardiac and respiratory arrest as well as any other cardiopulmonary emergencies. Even if your position...
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Where to Take CPR Classes in Houston
Houston is a huge city and there are a ton of different options for attaining your CPR certification. CPR is important for everyone to learn and can help save the lives of those who suffer cardiac arrest or another life-threatening emergency. So, which places have the...
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Should Everyone Get CPR Certified?
According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming the lives of more than 600,000 people each year. Unfortunately, only about 3-5% of the entire population in the United States has trained annually in how to respond in a sudden...
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How Often to Renew Your CPR Certification
Everyone knows how important it is to get CPR certified. Learning basic life-saving skills can do that--save lives, but taking CPR once without keeping up your recertification is never a good idea. [bctt tweet="Has it been over a year since you received your CPR...
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5 Reasons to Get CPR Certified
If you aren’t already CPR certified, you need to be. It is one of the most important and life-changing skills a person can have. Everyone needs to get CPR certified because you will never know when an emergency will happen.[bctt tweet="Do you know what to do to help...
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What To Look For In An Online CPR Class
Everyone seems to be so busy these days and finding time to spend an afternoon getting CPR certified can be tricky to work in. Luckily, new and evolving technology has made it a lot easier to find education courses and get CPR certified online. But it is important to...
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