How to Find AED Locations
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 chance of survival. The combination of CPR performed immediately including the use of defibrillation exponentially increases a victim’s survival rates.
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 location. It needs occasional inspections and diagnostics to make sure it is functioning properly. And, occasionally, replacement parts are
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 Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and the Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certifications. Optimize Patient Care with BCLS & ACLS
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 equipment will be wiped down and disinfected in addition to current decontamination protocols Gloves used to
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 & Dental Hygienists Physical Therapists Other professions also benefit from the detailed approach of a BLS certification, like: Safety managers Police Officers Fire Fighters Support staff in
How To Find CPR Classes In North Carolina
Certified CPR & First Aid instructors offer high-quality CPR classes and certification programs in North Carolina. Not only are there a variety of options within the Raleigh-area, most CPR certification providers will come directly to you. This makes it convenient and easy if you want to provide on-site training for
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 equipment. Personal protective equipment is any protective item of clothing or equipment that has been designed
What Should I Do if Someone Has a Heart Attack?
Heart attacks are a very common medical occurrence. This is the reason why we encourage you to become certified in CPR and to know that every second counts when it comes to saving a heart attack victim. Heart Attack Statistics According to the Women’s Heart Foundation… Someone has a heart
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 simulates pediatric emergencies in order to help train and better prepare participants for real life scenarios. Treating a child can be quite
