CPR & AED Awareness Week: 3 Options for Lifesaving Training
Every year since 2007, the first week in June is known as CPR and AED Awareness Week. The goal is to raise awareness of lifesaving CPR and AED usage.
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Why is National STOP THE BLEED® Month Important?
May is STOP THE BLEED Month. Uncontrolled bleeding is a leading cause of preventable death for people of all ages in the US and across the world.
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How to Become a CPR Instructor: For New and Experienced Instructors
Whether you are brand new to the emergency care training world or have years of teaching experience, here are some things to consider.
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How to Prepare for an Active Violence Event
Dangerous situations can arise anywhere, at any time. The majority of active shooter incidents happen at workplaces, schools and in open spaces like festivals...
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American Heart Month: How to Raise Awareness
February is American Heart Month, which gives each of us an opportunity to motivate our family, friends and students to make healthier decisions and...
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Hypertension: A Leading Risk Factor for Heart Disease
As part of our American Heart Month blog series, we want to focus on a leading risk factor for both heart disease and stroke...
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Best Ways to Use Technology for Your CPR Business
Technology has helped us adapt to many of the recent challenges we’ve faced as a society and as CPR, AED and First Aid Instructors...
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Make Safety A Priority In 2021
The new year provides a chance for a fresh start, with new goals and new priorities. And with 2020 in the rearview mirror, we’re...
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Planning for an Emergency: Individuals with Disabilities
During and after a disaster, there may be limited access to medical facilities and stores that provide your basic needs.
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Remote Skills Verification: Reaching Your Students Online
Approved Training Centers and Instructors can now take advantage of HSI’s new Remote Skills Verification (RSV) technology to safely continue to provide training and...
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Responding to Cardiac Arrest in the Workplace
Some recent surveys have revealed a significant lack of training and preparedness for responding to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) incidents in U.S. workplaces. A...
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Improve Your Heart Health by Reducing Stress
When you experience stress for prolonged periods of time, it can impact your heart health.
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