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Who Needs BLS Certification?

2 people with BLS certification perform CPR

Do you have questions about BLS certification? 

You may already be familiar with CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications, but BLS classes and certifications are a bit different. With this in mind, let’s take a look at some of the questions we often hear about BLS certification.

What is BLS certification

BLS stands for Basic Life Support. This is … read more

Is BLS the Same as CPR?

A person does CPR on another person

Many people ask us if BLS certification is the same as CPR certification. The question makes sense, as the two are similar, and actually have a great deal in common. Because we thought you might have the same question, we thought we’d look more closely at whether BLS and CPR are the same things, and if not, how they are … 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

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

How to Renew CPR Certification

A Person performs CPR
A Person performs CPR

CPR certification renewal is a vital part of keeping your skills up to date. To remain current, you must renew your CPR certification every two years. The good news is that you can complete your CPR renewal online, while still ensuring that your credentials remain valid and that your life-saving skills remain fresh.

Before we take … read more

What is CPR?

What is CPR and when should it be performed
CPR|Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

When you think of CPR, you probably think of a doctor or paramedic doing chest compressions on an unconscious person. But you may wonder how CPR actually works as a life saving procedure. What is CPR, and what does CPR do?

CPR Definition

CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is an emergency procedure for … read more

Framingham Risk Calculator

Framingham Cardiac Risk Calculator
Framingham Risk Calculator

The Framingham Risk Calculator is an important cardiac tool, used to determine the risk of developing heart disease.

Framingham Risk Score

The Framingham Risk Score is used to determine the 10-year risk for developing cardiovascular disease. The formula is based on the Framingham Heart Study. The formula uses age, gender, total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and blood … read more