Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women and is responsible for 1 in 4 deaths that occur in the United States. 70% of those that die from a heart attack never had a previous … [Read more...]
Richmond Father Saved By His CPR Trained Children
From time to time, we highlight stories in which CPR has saved a life. While not everyone that receives CPR gets a second chance, we believe it’s important to focus on these positive, life-saving … [Read more...]
Can You Take a CPR Class Online?
The convenience of online education is great, and we currently offer a variety of online courses for first aid and CPR training; however, we’re strong believers in teaching the hands-on components of … [Read more...]
BLS for Healthcare Providers
Basic life support (BLS) is the medical care given to those with life-threatening injuries until the victim arrives at a hospital where full medical care can be provided. Cardiac arrest or inability … [Read more...]
Should You Renew Your CPR Certification?
Most CPR certifications are good for two years. If you’re required to become CPR certified, you’ll need to renew that certification continuously. Give yourself a reminder and plan renewal training six … [Read more...]
AEDs in Schools
We lose about 7,000 young people to sudden cardiac arrest every year. School officials are helping to combat these tragic losses with automated external defibrillators, also known as AEDs. Automated … [Read more...]
American Heart Month – Signs of Heart Attack & Stroke
February is American Heart Month. The leading cause of death in the United States continues to be cardiovascular disease, which also includes heart disease, hypertension & high blood pressure, and … [Read more...]
The Importance of CPR: A Lifesaving Story
It’s one of those stories that you never think will happen to you.Howard Abravanel was playing basketball in Balboa Park – something he’d been doing for fifteen years – when he collapsed on the … [Read more...]
Why Should You Renew Your CPR Certification?
Taking that initial CPR class is the first step in arming yourself with the tools that could help you save a life. But did you know that less than half of those trained in CPR are able to pass a … [Read more...]
The Difference Between Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest
A heart attack is not the same thing as cardiac arrest. It’s important to know the difference between the two and what steps to take should you suspect either.A heart attack occurs when blow flow to … [Read more...]
