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6 School Safety Tips Every Administrator Should Read
School safety is critical when caring for children. Being safe in school begins with the administrator. Every administrator must understand the importance of safety and thoroughly comprehend safety procedures. Safety Tips for the Classroom Nobody wants to be in a...
The History of CPR
CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and is used in emergencies to help a patient when they have stopped breathing. The main goal of CPR is not to restart the heart, but to return blood flow and oxygen to the body, brain and tissues. [bctt tweet="People have...
How Much Medical Training Do 911 Operators Receive?
911 operators don’t just answer the phone. They are trained professionals who provide life-saving emergency medical interventions, prioritize calls, and dispatch the proper personnel to an emergency. What type of medical training do people need in order to become a...
12 Songs to Help You Administer CPR
The statistics are staggering. Studies show that more than 70% of sudden cardiac arrest occur at home, and 95% of these victims will die before reaching the hospital. The quicker you administer CPR, the lower the chances of brain damage or even death. This means...
What to Look For in a First Aid Training Program
The importance of learning first aid cannot be overstated. Accidents happen all the time, and being trained in first aid allows you to help in administering much needed medical attention, and possibly even save someone’s life. In fact, some businesses even require...
When to Perform CPR: 3 Signs
According to the American Heart Association, 475,000 Americans died from cardiac arrest last year, and more than 350,000 were outside of a hospital. Cardiac arrest occurs when someone’s heart stops pumping. There are many causes of cardiac arrest, including heart...
EMT vs Paramedic: What’s the Difference?
EMTs and paramedics are both vital to rescuing victims of an accident or disaster. You can find them in ambulances, hospitals, fire trucks, and even in helicopters. Both work in a variety of roles and are typically the first on the scene to give help. Both EMTs and...
5 Reasons Your Teenager Should Learn CPR
According to the American Heart Association, children as young as age nine are able to learn and retain CPR. Why might kids aged this young need to learn CPR training? There are many instances that might arise and warrant their life-saving skills. CPR Training Saves...
EMT Training: What to Expect From Start to Finish
Considering a career as an emergency medical technician (EMT)? You might have questions about the job and the process required to become one. When investigating the EMT job description, it's important to take into account all of the duties of this life-saving...
Valuable Health Resources in Houston
Houston is home to over 2.3 million people, many who do not have access to or the ability to pay for medical care, access mental health care, or safety services. Quality health care is needed in order to promote and maintain health. Access to health care impacts one's...
5 Real Life Reminders That CPR Saves Lives
There is no denying that CPR saves lives. Heart attacks are one of our country's biggest killers, claiming a life every 34 seconds. Yet, heart attacks aren’t the only time CPR is necessary. Approximately 7 million children and adults suffer injuries each year that...
Pool Safety: 7 Smart Practices to Follow
Swimming and playing in the pool is great recreational fun and also an excellent way to get some exercise. Here in south Texas where the weather stays on the warm-side for much of the year, we are able to utilize our pools a lot longer than other areas in the United...
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