{"id":10827,"date":"2023-01-16T11:57:24","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T16:57:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/?p=10827"},"modified":"2025-01-09T17:09:35","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T22:09:35","slug":"4-myths-cpr-first-aid-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/4-myths-cpr-first-aid-training\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Myths About CPR & First Aid Training that Prevent People from Getting Certified"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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  1. Intro\n
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    1. \u201c6 Reasons To Get Certified in CPR\u201d Infographic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Myth: The AHA Is the Only Source of Good Training<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Myth: All CPR Classes Are In-Person & Take 4-6 Hours<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Myth: Online CPR Training Is Impossible or Illegitimate<\/a>\n
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      1. \u201cBenefits of Online CPR Certification\u201d Infographic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Myth: Only Medical Professionals Can Save a Life<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Overcoming Certification Procrastination with Your Teams<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. CPR & First Aid Training Is for Everyone<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Saving a life isn\u2019t a simple thing to be taken lightly. It\u2019s arguably one of the greatest acts you can do for another person. However, even though saving a life is remarkable, that doesn\u2019t mean you should be intimidated by or succumb to elitist attitudes (i.e., \u201cI\u2019m not good\/qualified enough\u201d self-talk) about completing CPR and first aid training in order to learn the skills that can really make a difference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        The truth of the matter is that if someone is suffering a life-threatening event \u2014 such as cardiac arrest, stroke, drowning, etc. \u2014 some CPR, even imperfect CPR, is better than no CPR. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Any bit of CPR training is better than no CPR training. <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        However, many people don\u2019t think they have the time, skills, or even the right as a non-medical professional to learn CPR. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The infographic below highlights seven powerful reasons why anyone should consider becoming CPR-certified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Download our Infographic<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        There\u2019s really no reason not<\/em> to get trained in CPR and first aid. Now, we\u2019re debunking four common myths that prevent people from getting CPR and first aid training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Myth: The AHA Is the Only Source of Good Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Many people and organizations look to the American Heart Association (AHA) as the standard for CPR best practices, training, and so on. As a result, a common myth is that only CPR training that comes directly from the AHA is legitimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        But while AHA guidelines are often used by state boards and other accrediting organizations, the AHA isn\u2019t the only qualified source of training in CPR and first aid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        CPR requirements<\/a> may come from your state or licensing board; your employer; national bodies such as OSHA, CARF, or the Joint Commission; or all of the above. As long as your training meets the applicable requirements \u2014 and, most importantly, prepares you to save lives \u2014 it\u2019s good training, even if it\u2019s not through the AHA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Curious about where the AHA receives its CPR guidelines? All official CPR recommendations come from the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation<\/a> (ILCOR) and are handed off to the AHA for distribution in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Myth: All CPR Classes Are In-Person & Take 4-6 Hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the entire world has expanded its understanding of what can be done online. Just like going to work, attending school, or grocery shopping \u2014 all things that we all would\u2019ve said had to be done on-site 10 years ago \u2014 CPR and first aid training is one of those things most people have long-held misconceptions about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The truth is that you don\u2019t have to go to a classroom to learn CPR and first aid. <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        And<\/em> receiving this training doesn\u2019t have to take up the majority of your Saturday. In fact, learning gene<\/a>r<\/a>al CPR for adults<\/a> can take as little as 1 hour and 40 minutes \u2014 and it can be done entirely online and at your own pace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Think about this: You could save someone\u2019s life and give them back years<\/em> with their loved ones in exchange for 2 hours of your time watching CPR training videos online. Whether you prefer in-person, online, or blended options, there are learning modalities<\/a> available to suit every student\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Myth: Online CPR Training Is Impossible or Illegitimate <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        For many people, the difficulty and inconvenience of attending in-person CPR and first aid training is a huge deterrent. At the same time, they view online training as insufficient, either to meet requirements or to provide the necessary skills and knowledge to administer emergency aid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        However, studies have shown<\/a> that online training programs can be just as \u2014 if not more \u2014 effective than traditional classroom training, especially when those programs incorporate a blend of online learning and hands-on practice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Our Head of Curriculum, Roy Shaw, explains more about the validity of online CPR certifications in this video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n