American Heart Month: How to Raise Awareness
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February is American Heart Month, which gives each of us an opportunity to motivate our family, friends and students to make healthier decisions and...
How to Prepare for an Active Violence Event
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Dangerous situations can arise anywhere, at any time. The majority of active shooter incidents happen at workplaces, schools and in open spaces like festivals...
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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How to Take Payment for Your CPR Class
There are a variety of ways to take payment for CPR, AED and First Aid classes. It's up to you — as the Instructor...
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Spring Cleaning: Safety Edition
Spring cleaning is usually associated with clearing out closets, cleaning up the yard and giving your home a nice deep clean. But there are...
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My Experience with Calling Poison Control
Since it’s National Poison Prevention Week, I wanted to use my own experience with calling Poison Control to help others feel more at ease...
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Best Practices for Calling 911
Every second counts during an emergency. Follow these tips from the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) when you need to call 911.
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Fire Emergencies: Older Adults are at Increased Risk
A fire department in the US responds to a fire event every 24 seconds. Although, anyone can experience a fire, older adults are especially vulnerable.
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Nurses Month: Nurses Make a Difference
Whether they’re providing emergency or routine care, nurses make a difference in their patients’ lives and in their communities. As part of Nurses...
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Top 10 Fireworks Safety Tips
It’s important to ensure your entire family refresh their fireworks safety knowledge ahead of your Independence Day celebrations.
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Emergency Bleeding: How To Stop The Bleed Until Help Arrives
Knowing how to apply bleeding control measures can make a significant difference in a person’s chance of survival prior to the arrival of EMS.
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