Why We Should Teach First Aid and CPR in Schools

A close up of someone practicing CPR on a dummy.

TL;DR:

  • Teaching CPR and first aid in schools empowers students to handle emergencies
  • Students can learn to perform CPR, give chest compressions, and stay calm
  • Early training improves survival rates in cardiac events
  • Builds confidence, responsibility, and community awareness
  • Online course options enhance accessibility and retention

When it comes to saving lives, every second counts. In emergencies, knowing how to … read more

What Is a LUCAS Device for CPR?

An illustration of someone with a beating heart.

TL;DR:

  • The LUCAS device is a mechanical CPR machine used in emergencies.
  • It delivers consistent mechanical chest compressions to maintain blood flow.
  • Ideal for hospital cardiac arrest and EMS transport.
  • Helps improve return of spontaneous circulation.
  • Supports healthcare teams by reducing fatigue and improving high quality CPR.

When seconds matter during a cardiac emergency, delivering consistent, effective chest compressions can … read more

What is Secondary Drowning? Causes, Symptoms, & How to Treat

Imagine this: after spending some time in the water or watching your child during their swimming lessons, you or your child experience difficulty breathing despite having already exited the pool. How can something like this happen when you’re no longer submerged in water?

You might have previously heard of “dry drowning” and “secondary drowning.”

Dry drowning refers to a very … read more

Benefits of CPR Training for Gym Instructors

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR (life saving techniques) to heart attack drowning shock man in sport gym by female fitness trainer.

AED CPR training (Automated external defibrillator AED, cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR) is beneficial no matter your profession, but especially so if

  1. You help oversee people of all ages (adults, children, and infants).
  2. Your job involves strenuous physical activity.

As a gym instructor, both conditions apply. This means it’s certainly possible for gym instructors to find themselves in emergency situations where they … read more

5 Important CPR Facts and Myths to Know About

Someone’s hands doing chest compressions

Knowing how to perform CPR can mean the difference between life and death in an emergency. However, there are many facts about CPR and just as many myths that people believe. Understanding the truth about CPR and its importance can help you act confidently if you ever need to assist someone.

Here are five key CPR important facts and common … read more

Things to Know When Performing CPR on an Infant

Learning infant CPR in a first aid training - cardiopulmonary resuscitation course using a baby dummy.

You never, ever want to think about it happening. Still, it’s crucial to understand what you should do if something like this happens.

If an infant near you is experiencing cardiac arrest or a breathing emergency, you need to stay calm and be prepared to react.

We recommend every parent, guardian, or adult enroll in a live, in-person CPR course. … read more