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American AED CPR Association - Online CPR/AED/First-Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications

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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What is BLS Certification?

Rescuers providing CPR
Professional Rescuers Perform CPR

BLS Stands for Basic Life Support. It refers to the skills used by emergency first responders, medical professionals, and more, use to help during a medical emergency. People who earn a BLS Certification will know how to use skills like cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for victims of cardiac arrest, be able to clear airways … read more

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How to Renew CPR Certification

A Person performs CPR
A Person performs CPR

CPR certification renewal is a vital part of keeping your skills up to date. To remain current, you must renew your CPR certification every two years. The good news is that you can complete your CPR renewal online, while still ensuring that your credentials remain valid and that your life-saving skills remain fresh.

Before we take … read more

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What is CPR?

What is CPR and when should it be performed
CPR|Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

When you think of CPR, you probably think of a doctor or paramedic doing chest compressions on an unconscious person. But you may wonder how CPR actually works as a life saving procedure. What is CPR, and what does CPR do?

CPR Definition

CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is an emergency procedure for … read more

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Framingham Risk Calculator

Framingham Cardiac Risk Calculator
Framingham Risk Calculator

The Framingham Risk Calculator is an important cardiac tool, used to determine the risk of developing heart disease.

Framingham Risk Score

The Framingham Risk Score is used to determine the 10-year risk for developing cardiovascular disease. The formula is based on the Framingham Heart Study. The formula uses age, gender, total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and blood … read more

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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