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The 7 Steps of First Aid

A person is prepared to perform basic first aid procedures

In moments of crisis, knowing how to act effectively can be the dividing line between relief and tragedy. First aid, the initial assistance given to a victim of injury or illness, involves simple yet vital procedures that can sometimes mean the difference between life and death. The significance of first aid extends beyond saving lives; it also aids in reducing … read more

Agonal Breathing: What is it? What should I do?

A person helps another person with agonal breathing

Agonal breathing, a term that may sound unfamiliar to many, is a critical aspect of understanding and responding to breathing emergencies. Whether you’ve encountered it firsthand or have only heard the term in passing, it is essential to grasp the significance of recognizing and addressing agonal breathing promptly. 

Let’s look more closely at agonal breathing, shedding light on its nature, … read more

The Importance of First Aid Training

An instructor teaching a group of students CPR

Accidents can happen at any time and place, and often, they occur without warning. Whether it is a minor injury or a life-threatening situation, knowing how to administer proper first aid can make all the difference. This is why first aid training is so important, as it equips individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide immediate assistance in … read more

Who Needs CPR Certification?

Someone on the ground in the street getting CPR

When we think of CPR and resuscitation, we often imagine a scenario in which someone collapses and emergency workers rush in to help. In these situations, we often don’t think of ourselves as the one who is performing CPR, the one to save a life. We think that this will be a medical professional or a law enforcement officer.

But … read more

What Do You Learn in CPR/ First Aid Classes?

A CPR class

You may be considering taking a CPR certification class. You may also have some questions about what to expect in a CPR class. What will you learn? What will the classroom environment be like?

You may also have questions about taking CPR classes online, and how it differs from an in-person or blended learning class. While we address these questions … read more

How to Become CPR Certified

A person performs CPR

Does your job require you to become CPR certified? Are you interested in CPR certification so that you are better able to help in an emergency? 

If so, you may have questions about how you become CPR certified. And we have answers! Let’s take a look at the CPR certification process, from how to find and choose a class to … read more

11 Benefits of Learning CPR

The benefits of learning CPR

There are many great benefits of being CPR certified. Getting, maintaining, and using your CPR certification can be a profoundly rewarding experience. And even better, CPR is easy to learn.

We’ve compiled a list of 11 reasons for why you may want to consider learning CPR.

Save a life

No list of CPR benefits would be complete without addressing the … read more

Online CPR Certification

People performing CPR on a dummy in a CPR certification class.

Getting your CPR certification online is easy with AEDCPR. In a class that is designed to be accessible to anyone of any medical background, including those who are complete novices about first aid, the Online CPR/AED/First Aid Training course sets the standard for quality.

This is the same course that is used to teach medical professionals, including rescuers, … read more

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