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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 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...]

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 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...]

Who Should Be CPR Certified?

Not being required to have CPR training isn’t an excuse for not learning this important lifesaving skill. There is a growing list of professions in Virginia and North Carolina that require CPR … [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...]