CPR is cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a lifesaver for cardiac arrest victims
Halloween CPR Both in 2014 and in 2015, Halloween CPR was a big hit. The students loved it, the instructors loved it – there was a prize given for the “best costume” (voted on by the students). Of course, everyone got a BLS for Healthcare Providers certification card before they left class. All but two students wore …
Halloween CPR In 2014, Halloween CPR was a big hit. The students loved it, the instructors loved it – there was a good prize for the “best costume” (voted on by the students). Of course, everyone got a BLS for Healthcare Providers certification card before they left class. All but two students wore a costume – so …
You can get almost any type of course, same day, in Villa Rica (Nov. 14, 2014) Most people probably expect Newnan CPR to teach some CPR, BLS for Healthcare, or even First Aid classes in Newnan, GA. Maybe also in Jonesboro, Fayetteville, or Atlanta. But, we also teach in Villa Rica. On Nov. 14, I …
Learn CPR on Halloween Day (twice) We’re not trying to confuse anyone, but we’re having two big events the same day, both in Newnan, and both on Halloween Day. First, at UWG-Newnan, we’re having a Halloween CPR (BLS) certification class, which costs $40 for folks that wear a Halloween costume. Treats for all, prize for best …
Halloween CPR It’s time for Halloween CPR, a time to have some fun – and still learn the life-saving skills of CPR, and in this case, American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers course. An official, authorized, 2-year certification course, accepted at every hospital/clinic/nursing/medical/dental school in GA. Newnan CPR usually has a BLS for …
The American Heart Association and WellPoint Foundation are bringing the “Stayin Alive Hands-Only CPR mobile tour to Atlanta, this Saturday, Sept. 20. In conjunction with the Heart Walk, to be held at Centennial Olympic Park, the AHA instructors will be showing people free CPR, also teaching people to dance like John Travolta 🙂 The Hands-Only …
5 classes in one day, at one location (Sat. July 12, 2014) Let’s say you need some type of training, like First Aid or CPR, or Healthcare Provider CPR – but the class you need isn’t the class offered? At least on Sat. July 12, we’ve got a solution for that. You just need a …
Yes, you can really learn life-saving skills before or after your BBQ dinner! Try it out, at Dickey’s BBQ Pit, Thomas Crossroads, on July 4, 2014, from 11 am – 2 pm. Whether or not you dine at Dickey’s – you get a free ice cream cone for learning something that might help a …
Free Hands-Only CPR (July 4) Newnan area at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Read More »
Experts believe chest-compressions only are easy enough to learn by most folks in 10 minutes or less. That’s one of the reasons that “Hands-Only CPR” has gotten so much support. That’s also why we try to have “Sidewalk CPR”, just to show folks how to do chest compressions. Here’s where a man helped save …
Unconscous Lady saved on flight using “Video CPR” Read More »
It is so scary to think of a 5-year old having cardiac arrest or heart failure. What happened last week when the boy had heart failure at school? I don’t want to shock anyone, but there’s usually only 2 outcomes, please pick one: 1) School officials call 911, EMS shows up in 5-8 minutes and …
Kindergarten child suffers heart failure – how did it end? Read More »
This may lose a few non-technical people, with terms like “coronary perfusion pressure”, but bear with me. This excellent video drives at the heart of what CPR is, why it’s so important to saving the life of a cardiac arrest victim, and why over the past 8 years chest compressions have increased in importance. Yes, …
During CPR, Interruptions to Chest Compressions Decrease Survival Rates Read More »
There is a forecast wintry mix of snow, sleet, and some freezing rain forecast for the Atlanta area for Feb. 11 through Feb. 13. The Newnan CPR “Free Family & Friends CPR” for Fayetteville, GA is still on for Mon. evening 2/10/2014, starting at 6 pm. However, due to weather forecast, the …
Since it’s now February, it is American Heart Month. I haven’t seen a “Presidential Proclamation” of such, but the American Heart Association is proceeding – urging all Americans to focus some time on the problem of cardiovascular disease in this country. Did you know that, although deaths from heart disease have dropped over 35% in …
The month of February, for the last 10 years, has been designated by our President as “American Heart Month”. We’re sure it will happen this year, also, as cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of Americans. More men (and women) die per year from heart disease/stroke/cardiac arrest than from all forms of cancer. So in …