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What CPR Certification Does A Lifeguard Need?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a critical skill that is required for lifeguard certification. CPR is taught in both Heartsaver (HS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) classes and includes adult, child, and infant CPR and AED use. The Heartsaver course also has an optional First Aid course. While… Read More
Daycare Center CPR & First Aid Requirements for Georgia
If you’re going to entrust the care of your child/children to others, naturally one of the things you’ll want to know is if that organization is prepared for any emergencies that might occur. What training does each of the day care center staff have to cope with situations that… Read More
Claiming Your E-Card
Congratulations! You have just completed your American Heart Association certification course. Now the most important part…. Claiming your certification. With various course formats offered, students may have questions about how to access their certification card at the end of their course. This article will provide instructions… Read More
How old do I have to be to learn CPR?
We all know kids absorb a tremendous amount of knowledge in their years of schooling leading up to age 18. Young minds have a capacity to learn and often apply what they know at a faster rate than adults. It should come as no surprise that… Read More
How to Improve the Quality of EKGs
An Electrocardiogram also known as an EKG or ECG is a medical test that measures the electrical activity of the heart. As the chambers of the heart receive these electrical impulses they contract and relax which produce specific waveforms that medical professionals can interpret. This data can ultimately tell medical… Read More
Can I do the online modules for CPR on my phone?
In short, most likely the answer is Yes, you can do the online modules for CPR on your phone! Most smartphones, tablets, computers and laptops have the requirements needed to run the online modules for CPR courses. On the American Heart Association website you can… Read More
Daycare Center CPR & First Aid Requirements For South Carolina
The Department of Social Services (DSS), Division of Early Care and Education, handles licensing and regulating child care programs in the state of South Carolina. Their mission is to develop an early care and education system that focuses on building high quality, comprehensive programs that provide… Read More
I let my EMT lapse, how can I renew it?
In order to renew your EMT certification, we need to determine a few things first. Are you renewing your NREMT or your state certification and how long ago did it expire? If you expired within the last 2 years: If your EMT certification expired with the NREMT and you still… Read More
When an AHA instructor needs to recertify, do they go back through the instructor course?
An American Heart Association (AHA) Instructor has to renew their certification every two years. The AHA provides guidance on how to maintain your instructor status. The short answer is no. When an AHA instructor needs to recertify, they do not have to go back through… Read More
CPR for Massage Therapists – What’s Required?
Massage is an integral part of recovery from injury. Gone are the days when getting a massage is only a form of relaxation or just treating yourself. A professional therapist has undergone hundreds of hours of training. In many states, a professional license is required to legally practice. But what… Read More