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
Can First Aid Training Be Done Online?
We all know that CPR and first aid training can save lives. But can first aid training be done online?
First aid is a fundamental skill that can make a dramatic difference in emergency situations, sometimes even between life and death. Defined as the immediate assistance given to an injured or ill person before professional medical help arrives, first … read more
Agonal Breathing: What is it? What should I do?
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
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?
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?
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
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
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
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?
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