Cardiac arrest can strike anyone at any time. Sadly, that includes pregnant women. Going through a pregnancy puts added strain on the body, which can make dealing with certain illnesses more … [Read more...]
10 Tips to Prevent Drowning
Blissful summer weather is finally right around the corner, which means fun family trips to the pool, river, lake, bay, or ocean. While there’s nothing more refreshing than a dip in the water on a hot … [Read more...]
9 Early Warning Signs of Heart Attack
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...]
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...]
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...]
First Aid in the Great Outdoors
Before heading into the great outdoors, it’s probably wise to learn first aid. Too many people step into the forest or onto a boat with little to no first aid training. When medical assistance isn’t … [Read more...]
What Do I Need In My First Aid Kit?
The needs of a first aid kit depend largely on the activities at hand, proximity to medical care and number of people involved. A few kids playing in the backyard doesn’t require the same medical kit … [Read more...]
Family Safety Tips for Summer
Keeping your family safe in the summer is no easy task. Despite dangers from sun, water, heat, boats and even fireworks, there’s actually a lot you can do to keep everyone safe. We’ve created a list … [Read more...]
Using an AED to Save a Life
What is an AED?An AED, or automated external defibrillator, is a portable device that analyzes a heart rhythm and can send an appropriate electric shock if necessary to restore a normal heart rhythm. … [Read more...]
10 Quick First Aid Tips
First Aid is one of those tricky skills that you rarely ever need…until, suddenly, you do. Even small medical accidents can be stressful, but knowing how to react can keep a minor problem from taking … [Read more...]
