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In a time when everything has become so very complicated a simple activity can help save lives.  It is easy to learn.  It does not require fancy or expensive equipment.  Anyone can learn to do it.  What is this rewarding experience?  It is Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, also known as CPR. Most… Read More

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are incredibly valuable, sophisticated devices that can provide a patient in Cardiac Arrest with the best chance of survival. While providing early chest compressions and breaths (CPR) in a resuscitation attempt are critical, the most effective way to convert a patient’s cardiac… Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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