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When CPR Can, Quite Literally, Help Raise the Dead

It is very common for people to think of CPR in an abstract, almost academic sense. After all, a majority of the US population has never witnessed first-hand someone experiencing cardiac arrest, nor have most people seen CPR performed by a bystander.
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Online CPR Class Refunds? Not likely…

Recently, we looked at how some groups are offering online CPR courses and why these courses could be a bad idea. Check out our blog page for more info!
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When CPR is Needed, the AMA Recommends How to Respond

Even if an individual is not completely certified in CPR, the American Heart Association generally recommends that bystanders nonetheless perform certain actions to help a victim. Read on to find out more in the SureFire CPR Blog!
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CPR Training is Crucial to Any Outdoor Enthusiast

While many accidents happen inside the home there are those that happen outside. If you are an active individual who has a passion for hiking, mountain climbing, biking, canoeing, etc., being prepared for the outside means knowing what to do in a life threatening accident. How confident are you of your abilities to assess an individual? Wilderness training and remote CPR training teaches both primary and secondary assessments of yourself and your companions.
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Debating the Role of Mandatory CPR Classes for High School Students

We all know that cardiac arrest can happen at any time, only underscoring the importance of CPR training for the general public. This is why many companies offer onsite CPR training for their employees – you never know when you’ll need it. It is also why a debate has surfaced over CPR training in high schools. Specifically, people are arguing that CPR training should be a mandatory graduation requirement for high school students.
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CPR Certification Saves Lives! 96 Minutes of CPR Later, He Survives!

Goodhue only has about 800 residents. But in what many people would call a typical small midwestern town response, a handful of those residents banded together to literally take turns performing CPR on a man that most people would have simply given up on!
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American Heart Month! How to Protect Yourself From Heart Disease!

February is American Heart Month. Unfortunately, heart disease is public enemy #1 and kills more Americans every year than any other illness. Aside from taking a CPR Class, how do you keep your family safe and healthy? Check out some tips from WebMD in this week's blog post!
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How To Save Your Dog From Choking – The Pet Heimlich Maneuver!

Ok, so you know how do CPR and First Aid. Maybe you already took a CPR class even. But what happens if your pet is the victim? What do you do? Watch the video on our blog about the Heimlich Maneuver for your pet!
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Inside the Fire – Beyond the Door

Our CPR instructors teach from their real life experience. How does it feel to run into a burning building? Check out the blog for a video from our training!
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First Aid for Hair Salons (Part 3 – Bloodborne Pathogens)

This month's blog post covers bloodborne pathogens in the Hair Salon. Check it out to learn how to keep your salon staff and clients safe!
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