The first step in signing up for any lifesaving course is deciding which class you need to enroll in. The problem? There are so many options to choose from. In the Heartsaver classes alone, there… BLS vs. Heartsaver- Which CPR course is for me?

It’s always nice when I get to see skills that I’ve taught become applicable to real-life scenarios. I’ve been a schoolteacher for 6 years now, teaching English, History, Heath, and Theatre. This is a feeling… Reflections from a School Emergency Drill survivor

CPR is easy to learn and easy to perform. That being said, there are still a few common mistakes laypeople and even a professional rescuer may make when administering life-saving CPR. Mistake 1: Not Calling… Five Common CPR Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many people are nervous about performing CPR; understandably so. A life is quite literally in their hands! Unfortunately, there are many myths circulating about CPR that may prevent a person from performing lifesaving maneuvers. Myth… CPR Myths BUSTED

The current guidelines from the American Heart Association stress two basic building blocks for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. The first is to call 911. While CPR is great for prolonging life, it typically isn’t going to fix… 10 Songs You Can Do CPR With

The terms are used interchangeably, incorrectly by many laypersons. Both terms carry a strong gravitas to them, evoking fears in many people. Knowing the differences between cardiac arrest and a heart attack is incredibly important,… Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack- What’s the difference?

You’ve just witnessed someone collapse… now what?  It doesn’t take long for an emergency to become a tragedy. It can happen in the home, school, work, church, or out and about in public. Nowhere is… Why you need to know CPR