It may be necessary for some job fields for the employees to know how to administer CPR and first aid to others. People who work in the healthcare field are required to know the basic life support skills to assist their patients if their heart should stop or they were to quit breathing. However, it […]
Read MoreIt is often overlooked within large organizations the importance of providing their employees with CPR training. Corporations will provide safety and health training to their workers to help reduce the risk of injury on the job. However, they should consider providing them with CPR and first aid training in case an incident should occur. When […]
Read MoreFor joint or muscular injuries that do not require immediate medical attention such as strains and sprains, RICE treatment is the most effective care. RICE treatment is just one of the many first aid techniques that are covered in almost every Standard First Aid class. To be fully prepared for any first aid emergency, taking […]
Read MoreCardiopulmonary resuscitation, commonly known as CPR, is a medical response to cardiac arrest that began in the early 1900s. Starting as an attempt to rescue drowning victims, CPR was not fully developed in its modern form until 1960. Since that time, medical boards have worked to further understand and improve upon CPR as a life […]
Read MoreAccidents happen on a daily basis, and can be as simple as tipping over a mug of coffee to something more extreme like a dangerous fall or a broken bone. Even small accidents can easily turn into first aid emergencies that require the assistance of someone with first aid knowledge, skills, and materials. The best way to […]
Read MoreThe survival rate for cardiac arrest victims who do NOT receive CPR prior to EMS arrival is about 2%. If CPR is performed, the survival rate approaches 30%! If CPR is performed AND an AED is used, the survival rate is about 70-80%! Take a CPR class today! See our upcoming classes HERE.
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