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
Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke
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
Risk Factors for 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
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
CPR Ratio and Other Key CPR 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
How to Become an EMT
Being an EMT or Emergency Medical Technician can be a rewarding and exciting profession. Becoming an EMT is simple, typical training programs take about 16 weeks.
If you’re working towards a career in the medical field, you may have considered becoming an EMT. After all, being an EMT can look … read more
What is AED?
AED Stands for Automated External Defibrillator
An AED is a portable device that is used to diagnose and treat ventricular fibrillation (VF) and pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT). The AED works by sending a shock through the victim’s chest to stop these life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias. This allows the heart to re-establish a sustainable pulse. AED’s are designed for both … read more
Life After a Heart Attack
A heart attack can be a frightening, life-changing event. Returning to normal life after surviving a heart attack can be difficult. While the road to recovery can be overwhelming, most people can go on to experience normal lives while taking measures to prevent heart disease.
What to expect
In the event of a heart attack, … read more
Top 10 Questions About Online CPR Certification
Questions about online CPR?
Online CPR instruction is the best way to learn how to perform CPR and renew your certification. Millions of people have received their CPR Certifications online. There are many benefits to taking classes online. Sometimes, people who have never taken an online course have questions. Here are the top … read more
Learn CPR Online or Renew in Minutes
How Can I Learn CPR Online?
You can now learn CPR quickly and easily through an online course. You can certify in CPR using your computer or mobile device. Online CPR classes cover the same material as a classroom-based course. Studies show that online learning is actually better than video-based classroom training. If your employer or school requires a hands-on demonstration, we … read more