A pediatric advanced life support (PALS) course will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to respond to children and infants in pediatric emergencies.
On June 21, 2022 Guy Knickerbocker, “Father” of CPR, passed away at 89 years old in Narvon, PA. As a doctoral student studying electrical engineering
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, or ACLS, is a certification that provides critical training and knowledge to healthcare professionals. ACLS builds upon prior training in basic
In light of the new guidelines from the LA County Health Department, that has chosen to follow all of the California Guidelines and CDC Guidelines effective June 29, we are updating our policies.
The immediate use of CPR and AED implementation can significantly raise survival rates if the necessary tools are made available. After CPR helps to circulate oxygenated blood to the brain, the AED is attached and delivers a shock to restart the heart.
Each year, organizations like The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation participate in the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community. The Walk raises funds donated by these orgs and supporting individuals for key missions.
Fitness experts on the AHA’s Youtube page share guided workouts every Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST.
Lifesaver Education is hiring BLS Instructors! Ideal candidates are outgoing and energetic and have American Heart Association BLS Instructor Credentials.
“Prepare, Survive, and Thrive,” says the motto of the Westside Safety and Preparedness Fair. FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) has organized panels of speakers to
To view our in-person classes, visit our class schedule. If you prefer an online class, most of our certification classes are also available as online
Dr. James Jude, recognized for his research in developing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), passed away on Tuesday, July 28. Dr. Jude’s contributions to cardiothoracic medicine has
CPR and First Aid are skills anyone can learn that can save lives in a matter of seconds. When fifty-eight-year-old bus driver, Susan Lecrenski, encountered
Do you have the skills it takes to save a life? According to the American Heart Association, the majority of Americans don’t know how to perform
Almost everyone has seen CPR performed in a TV show and knows that it can save a life after heart attack, smoke inhalation, drowning, and
As we’ve already talked about, not enough bystanders have training in life-saving techniques such as CPR. But what about U.S. medical students — do they need
Yoga: Should you finally try it? With the New Year, the question may have been on your mind. Those cute yoga outfits, and it looks
Former Vice President Dick Cheney’s longtime fight against coronary heart disease is especially unique, according to a new Medscape article. Some things he has done over the course
How confident are you that if you suffer a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) moment that someone around you will be able to help? If you’re
It’s disappointing when 57 percent of adults in the U.S. say they are trained in CPR and would help a stranger if needed, but only 11 percent
Living in a major metropolitan area can be stressful at times. Morning commutes via bumper-to-bumper highways can take their toll for even the most patient
