The American Heart Association and CBS 8 San Diego invited our instructor Peter Tharp on to discuss cardiac arrest and demonstrate the lifesaving skill of CPR. Check out the full clip below and for helpful resources on the topics discussed. Click...
When performing hands-only CPR or chest compressions, it’s important to know if you’re dealing with mild or severe hypoxia – and what to do in either scenario. What is Hypoxia? If a victim suffers a breathing emergency and is deprived of adequate oxygen, hypoxia might...
Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic - and the high transmissibility of the virus - those in the healthcare industry and beyond have wondered if it’s still safe to perform CPR. The good news is, hands-only CPR remains a safe and effective way to help someone in...
Are you looking to teach Basic Life Support (BLS) in your community or for your workplace? You’ve come to the right place! Becoming a BLS Instructor can happen in just a few steps; and once you’ve received your credentials, you’ll be able to teach not just BLS, but...
Is It Time to Retake Your CPR Class? If you took a CPR class any time in the last ten years, it’s most likely time to take it again. The methods that you thought you knew have changed – that’s because the guidelines are updated once every five years, which means that...