A Toledo, Ohio man is being hailed a hero after he saved the life of a minor league basketball referee who collapsed from a heart attack during a game. Basketball player Myles Copeland, who is also a firefighter, said he went into “firefighter mode” when he saw the referee collapse. He ran across the court and administered […]
Pulse CPR and First Aid School’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. Who should take the BLS course? The AHA’s BLS […]
CPR vs BLS Is there a difference? CPR – Cardiopulmonary ResuscitationCPR coursework for the layperson, or non-professional rescuer, covers a broad range of basic life saving procedures. It typically covers the following basic details: First aid basicsInjury and environmental emergenciesPreventing illness and injuryAdult and child choking proceduresBasic adult and child CPR and AED use Different […]
Pulse CPR School.….The BLS is the preferred CPR course for Healthcare Provider Course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. The course is intended for certified or noncertified, licensed or […]
In-Person: Led by knowledgeable instructors, our in-person CPR courses combine lecture with hands-on skills sessions. Perfect for those who learn best in a traditional classroom setting, our in-person classes give you ample time to ask questions and become comfortable with the latest techniques. Online: These online, self-paced courses deliver CPR training that can help you understand how […]
After years of advocating for women’s heart health, Susan Lucci wasn’t taking her own advice. One night in January, discomfort was radiating around her rib cage. She was short of breath. Something definitely wasn’t right. But it was late in the evening, and she didn’t want to bother her doctor. At first, she didn’t even […]
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is a global public health issue experienced by ≈3.8 million people annually. Only 8% to 12% survive to hospital discharge. Early defibrillation of shockable rhythms is associated with improved survival, but ensuring timely access to defibrillators has been a significant challenge. To date, the development of public-access defibrillation programs, involving the deployment […]
HeartCode BLS is the AHA’s blended learning delivery method for the BLS Course. HeartCode blended learning delivers quality resuscitation education regardless of where providers are located and gives them more control to complete the course at their own pace. Providers first complete the online portion of HeartCode BLS and then complete a hands-on skills session […]
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, more commonly known as CPR, can help save a life. Many professions, like lifeguards, teachers, and fitness instructors, require CPR certification, but it’s an important skill to have whether it’s a part of your job or not. CPR can save your life or the life of someone else. The technique helps maintain blood […]
The American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver CPR certification program is one of the most comprehensive available. It’s based on the scientific findings that make up the organization’s guidelines for cardiovascular care. During the training, you’ll learn CPR (for adults, but pediatric and infant CPR is also available as an additional option), basic First Aid, and […]
