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Author: Mike Figuero PMD

Mike Figuero is the founder and president of the American AED CPR Association. Mike was raised in New York, where at a young age he became an instructor for the American Red Cross, the National Safety Council, the American Safety Health Institute (ASHI), and the American Heart Association (AHA). He then earned a BS in Mathematics and trained to become a paramedic. In 1995, Mike began teaching emergency medical and continuing education classes at hospitals, schools, and other institutions. He has taught at Molloy College, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital to name a few. In 1999, Mike founded the American AED CPR Association (AEDCPR), an organization specializing in emergency cardiac care training. Under his leadership, AEDCPR has expanded throughout the United States, and internationally into Europe, Asia, and Africa. Through their network of instructors and innovative website, they have trained over a million people in CPR, AED, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens . Mike helped develop one of the first online learning platforms for the NYS department of labor. He continues to develop new and innovative online tools. This is why the American AED CPR Association has been recognized as a leader in both online and blended classroom training. After years of teaching and performing emergency medical procedures, it was Mike who needed CPR. After an accident racing offshore powerboats, Mike was saved by a team of well-trained rescuers with only seconds to spare. Since that accident, Mike’s mission has been to make sure everyone has access to learn life-saving skills. "If what we do helps to save at least 1 life, then we have succeeded..." Mike Figuero
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Group CPR Training

Group CPR Training
Group CPR Training

Group CPR Training Cost

Discounts are available for CPR AED (first time or CPR renewal), Healthcare Provider BLS, CPR/AED/First Aid, Basic First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens classes. Any group of 5 or more is usually eligible for special group discount rates. Special discounts are available for schools and nonprofit groups. Click the button below to … read more

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First Aid for Bleeding

First Aid for Bleeding
First Aid for Bleeding

Bleeding (also known as hemorrhaging) often occurs after an injury. Additionally, it can be the result of a disease. Bleeding occurs when blood vessels become damaged. Bleeding injuries can happen on the outside of the body (external bleeding) or inside the body (internal bleeding).

Minor bleeding injuries can heal on their own, when the body produces … read more

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Fire Prevention

Fire prevention | Simple Home Fire Safety
Fire Prevention

In the United States, fire departments respond to over 1,000,000 fires each and every year. Civilian fire deaths average about 3500 per year. According to the National Fire Protection Association, about 75% of those deaths are due to house fires. Fires also cause billions of dollars in property damage each year.

House Fire Prevention

Not all house fires … read more

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Who Needs CPR Certification? | AED CPR

Who needs CPR Certification Training
Who Needs CPR Certification Training?

Many people think of CPR as a skill that only medical professionals need. While most medical professionals will need CPR certification, it’s not just for doctors and nurses. In fact, you’ll need to earn CPR certification for a career in many fields. Who needs CPR certification? Some of them are a bit surprising.

Jobs That

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Choking Victim – How to Help

How to help a choking victim
How to Help a Choking Victim

Choking occurs when a person’s airway becomes blocked by food or another foreign object. When this happens, the choking victim will be unable to breath normally and is at risk of suffocating. When treating a choking victim, the first goal is to remove the obstruction to restore normal breathing function.

Thousands of choking deaths … read more

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Heart Attack vs. Cardiac Arrest

Heart Attack vs Cardiac Arrest - Do you know the difference?
Heart Attack vs. Cardiac Arrest

What’s the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest? It’s pretty common for people to confuse these two terms. After all, they both describe heart emergencies. While it’s true that these conditions can be related to each other, the terms are not interchangeable. They are, in fact, different conditions that shouldn’t be confused. This … read more

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Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke

Graphic of a person holding their head in distress with a graphic of their brain saying "Signs & Symptoms of a Stroke"
Stroke Signs and Symptoms

A stroke is a serious medical emergency. Brain cells begin to die within minutes of a stroke starting, so it is important to recognize stroke signs and symptoms as soon as possible and take action. Quick action is important for reducing permanent damage and promoting recovery.

Major Warning Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke

Symptoms and … read more

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Risk Factors for Stroke

Risk Factors for a stroke
Risk Factors For A Stroke

A stroke is a serious medical emergency. Having a stroke can be fatal, or result in lifelong complications. Because of this, it is important to know whether or not you are at risk of having a stroke, so you can take steps to reduce that risk.

What is a Stroke?

A stroke occurs when the … read more

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How to Become a Lifeguard

How to become a Lifeguard
How to become a Lifeguard

Whether it’s at the beach or in a public water park, being a lifeguard is a popular summer job. Working as a lifeguard can be fulfilling, and the experience can teach you valuable life skills; you can learn how to work as a team with others, handle medical emergencies and improve their confidence and leadership … read more

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CPR Ratio and Other Key CPR Numbers

CPR Ratio Graphic | AED CPR
CPR Key Numbers

Our Key Numbers for CPR is a compilation of all of the important numbers (CPR ratios, CPR compression rates, etc) we teach in our CPR courses. You can use this list as a study tool or as a quick reference guide.

Our Key Numbers For CPR Chart

Here are the latest Key Numbers for CPR. You can … read more