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...]
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...]
How Much Does Corporate CPR Training Typically Cost?
Corporate CPR training is an efficient and effective way to ensure all of your employees have the CPR and associated certifications - and necessary renewals - to remain in your employ. What is … [Read more...]
What Is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification?
Most people are familiar with CPR and First Aid certification programs. These are basic, foundational certifications that are required - or strongly recommended - for a wide range of professionals, … [Read more...]
Infant First Aid, CPR, and Other Resources
The hows and whys of CPR are based on data, curated from a broad spectrum of first responders, hospitals, ERs, Urgent cares, etc. As you can imagine, the data shows that effective infant and child CPR … [Read more...]
How to Tell if Someone Needs CPR
You’re driving down the road and come upon an accident. You’re walking down a path in the park and find someone lying face down in the grass. Someone suddenly keels over and is unresponsive. How do … [Read more...]
What CPR Certifications Do I Need to Become a Nurse in North Carolina?
Are you a nurse working in North Carolina, or a student looking to pursue a nursing career? If so, CPR certification is a bare-minimum requirement for employers. In fact, the large majority of … [Read more...]
What Age Should Children Learn CPR?
According to the American Heart Association, children as young as nine-years-old can learn and retain CPR training. Though many children at that age do not yet have the strength to perform an adequate … [Read more...]
What CPR Certifications Do I Need to Become a Nurse in Virginia?
Nurses in Virginia are required to hold current CPR certifications whether they work in home health care, doctor's offices, hospitals, nursing homes, etc. Most employers require that nurses hold a … [Read more...]
