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Roy Shaw is a Nationally Registered EMT-Paramedic (NREMT-P) and the lead trainer and co-founder of ProTrainings. He spent over a decade on the ambulance before turning his focus to training, and has since trained tens of thousands of healthcare professionals, first responders, and lay rescuers. Roy authored ProTrainings’ CPR, First Aid, ACLS, PALS, and Bloodborne Pathogens curriculum, which is built to follow the same Emergency Cardiovascular Care guidelines (ECC/ILCOR) used by the American Heart Association and American Red Cross.
Roy reviews ProTrainings’ clinical content for accuracy against current ECC/ILCOR guidelines.
CPR is an invaluable tool in every medical professional’s arsenal. However, like many medical procedures, CPR has its risks, and the side effects of resuscitation can affect both the giver and the receiver. Here’s what to know about the side effects of resuscitation and the risks of CPR.
If you enjoy wilderness activities like hiking, camping, climbing, and so on, then you likely have a basic understanding of the dangers involved. But no matter your experience level, emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time. So knowing basic wilderness first aid is essential. Read on to learn more about administering wilderness first aid, from preparing in advance to responding to accidental injuries.
We’re no strangers to the idea of needing a certain number of students to meet class minimums. Fortunately, ProTrainings has found unique approaches to solve this challenge facing so many different industries.
Read on to learn how to overcome group CPR training class minimums through staff training, hybrid online solutions, and by bringing extra value to your employees.
When a person collapses, has no pulse, and isn’t breathing, most people’s first instinct is to step in and provide CPR. CPR is certainly a great start and an effective life-saving skill, but informing yourself of other measures, like how to use an AED, can increase a victim’s chances of survival even more. But many people misunderstand how to use an AED and are unsure of what, exactly, it’s intended to do. Read on for everything you should know about using an AED to save a life.
Hot dogs, hard candy, grapes, and nuts top the list of foods that cause choking deaths. Here is what to know about choking risk by food, by age, and what to do in the first 60 seconds.
When considering the signs of cardiac arrest, most people think of a person suddenly collapsing, falling unconscious and unresponsive. Read on to learn what cardiac arrest is, eight signs of cardiac arrest, what to do when someone experiences an emergency, and some tips that can help prevent cardiac arrest.
Concussions — a form of injury to the brain — are common and are usually not life threatening, though their symptoms can sometimes be serious or lead to more serious conditions. But what are the symptoms of a concussion, and how should you treat one? Here’s what you need to know about recognizing and treating concussion symptoms and preventing future head injuries.
Overseeing a group CPR training program is a lot for one person to handle, but many organizations only have one person in charge of running the program, tracking certifications, and conducting classes. A big problem emerges when that person leaves the organization and someone else needs to pick up where they left off. Here are four ways to keep your group CPR training program running smoothly and effectively, even if the team member in charge leaves.
‘Heart attack‘ is one of the scariest terms in the English language, and rightly so. Cardiac arrest statistics in 2022 revealed that 356,000 people in the United States experience cardiac arrest a year, or nearly 1,000 per day. Close to 90% of these cases are fatal, and those who survive can experience permant loss of health.
Those are some sobering numbers! Because heart attacks are so often fatal, even when treated, it’s essential that healthcare professionals understand how to avoid cardiac arrest and recognize those most at risk. To do this, we first need to know what cardiac arrest is and what causes it.
Many people outside of healthcare believe that first aid skills are out of their reach, and we couldn’t disagree more. First aid awareness is a key skill for all people, no matter the age or profession.
Read on to learn more about what qualifies as first aid, as well as 15 of our favorite first aid tips and life hacks.
When it comes to lifesaving training, there’s no shortage of options for medical professionals and those who want to be prepared for an emergency. However, with many different certifications available, the differences between BLS vs CPR training can be blurred.
Read on to learn more about the differences between BLS vs CPR certification and common questions about these courses.
Most people understand that CPR is a vital, life-saving skill, but did you know that the benefits of being CPR certified extend beyond the ability to save lives? Read on to learn the top 10 benefits of getting your CPR certification, from saving lives to advancing your career and personal skills.