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What You Really Need To Know The AHA updated its guidelines based on new ILCOR research. Core CPR techniques stay the same. Here’s what’s changing: The theme across all updates: get people acting faster with techniques that work in real-world conditions. ProTrainings will have updated courses by March 2026. 2025 ECC Updates Are Here New…
Is online training legitimate? It’s not an uncommon question, even in the days of constant technological advancements. Despite the prevalence of online courses on almost any subject imaginable, many people are still skeptical about the effectiveness of online training — especially when it comes to skills like CPR. Here are some of the commonly cited pros and cons of online learning and how we’re striving to continue improving the quality of CPR and first aid training for everyone.
Life matters, and at ProTrainings, we believe that with more trained rescuers, we can and will save more lives. Despite advancements in rescue efforts and CPR training, the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rate remains abysmally low. Here are the eight biggest issues we see preventing us on an individual level from increasing that out-of-hospital survival rate and what you can do about it.
Losing a child is every parent’s worst nightmare, and the King family has come far too close to that reality — twice! But thanks to the preparedness and quick actions of Greenville Schools’ staff, both of the family’s daughters survived their cardiac arrests. Keep reading to learn more about youth cardiac emergencies and how schools can prepare to save students’ lives.
What do you do when CPR doesn’t work? Unfortunately, many people who suffer cardiac arrest do not survive, even despite receiving immediate help. This can cause rescuers to feel guilty or question whether they did something wrong. Here’s what you need to know about the true purpose of CPR and how to prepare yourself and your staff for when CPR doesn’t work.
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), over 941,000 Americans die of cardiovascular diseases each year. From cardiac ailments to stroke and debilitating heart disorders, there is a growing need for individuals to learn how to best care for their heart health and learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). People often turn to the internet with questions…
Efficient transportation infrastructure ensures the smooth flow of goods and people, providing access to essential services and fostering economic growth. Conversely, inadequate infrastructure can lead to increased accidents, economic losses, and social disparities. The condition of America’s infrastructure directly impacts safety, quality of life, and economic prosperity. This report sheds light on the critical role…
Key Findings The Broad Impact of Mass Shootings on Daily Life The FBI defines mass shootings as “incidents where four or more murders occur during the same incident, without a distinctive time period between the murders.” The immediate trauma for those directly involved in mass shootings or any kind of gun violence is undeniable. And…
At ProTrainings, we hear about a lot of incredible stories of professionals and layrescuers alike saving lives and giving others a chance at tomorrow. We recently heard a story from one of our group CPR administrators about an incredible young man with quadriplegia who was determined to learn CPR.
Even if you’re familiar with the standard procedures for administering CPR, you may be unsure of how to perform CPR under certain circumstances, such as if the person is in a wheelchair or if you’re in a wheelchair yourself. But mobility limitations don’t have to prevent anyone from giving or receiving lifesaving aid. Here’s what you need to know about performing CPR on a person in a wheelchair and how people in wheelchairs can administer CPR to others.
We’ve identified four companies that we feel are leading the way in preparing their staff with the skills necessary to step in and provide rescue when the time comes. Read on to find out how one fitness franchise is proving to be an industry leader in creating more rescuers.
Over the years, we’ve observed an ironic — and tragic — trend among people who reach out to us about CPR training. Far too many organizations wait to implement group training until after an incident occurs in the workplace. While late is certainly better than never, failing to implement CPR training before it becomes necessary puts your entire staff at risk. Read on to learn more about why people tend to put off CPR training until it’s too late, and how to start building your training program today.