According to the American Heart Association, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital each year. In these situations, if performed immediately, CPR can double or triple the … [Read more...]
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Maintenance Checklist
So, you have invested in an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for your school or business. Now what? Your AED equipment is just like any other electronic, digital, or mechanical equipment on … [Read more...]
BCLS vs. ACLS: What’s the Difference?
CPR and first aid training are mandatory for many employees, but healthcare workers are often required to go beyond the basics. Additional courses and training that saves lives include the Advanced … [Read more...]
The Response Institute COVID 19 – Training Memo
Updated October 16, 2020 COVID 19 – TRAINING MEMO FOR ALL CPR CONSULTANT COURSES Please take every necessary step to ensure the opportunity for spread is kept to a minimum. Prior to class: All … [Read more...]
How Long Does BLS Certification Last?
The Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required by employers for many healthcare and medical-oriented professions. This specifically includes: Physicians Nurses EMT Dentists & … [Read more...]
What is a PPE and Why Are They Important?
If you’re in the medical field, work in emergency services, or deal with safety management in any way, chances are you’ve heard the term PPE. What is a PPE? PPE stands for personal protective … [Read more...]
What is Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) & Who Needs This Certification?
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is an American Heart Association (AHA) instructional course for healthcare providers who respond to or treat infant or child-related emergencies. The PALS course … [Read more...]
What to Do If You Hear Gasps When Checking for Breathing
CPR "in real life" feels very different than watching CPR in the training videos. In the videos or classroom demonstrations on good ol' Resuscitation Annie, you know instructors, students and you are … [Read more...]
What Foods Prevent Cardiac Arrest or Heart Attacks?
While there is no magic pill that can keep us from having a heart attack or suffering a cardiac arrest, there are things that we can change about our lifestyle that may decrease our chances. Adopting … [Read more...]
Red Cross CPR vs. AHA Classes: How Are These Different?
There are multiple options for those planning to get their CPR training and certification when it comes to the types of courses offered as well as the training instructors. The two "biggest fish" in … [Read more...]
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