The American Academy of CPR and First Aid is accredited by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine who is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education® (ACCME) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Archive for November, 2025

CPR for Fitness Professionals: Essential Skills to Keep Your Gym Clients Safe

Nov
20

Date: November 20th, 2025

Fitness professionals play a crucial role in helping people become stronger, healthier, and more confident. Whether you’re a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, gym manager, or sports coach, your primary responsibility goes far beyond shaping bodies — it includes keeping clients safe. While gyms focus on technique, equipment, warm-ups, and injury prevention, there’s one vital skill that is sometimes overlooked: CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).

Why Every Teacher, Nanny, and Daycare Worker Needs Pediatric CPR Training

Nov
19

Date: November 19th, 2025

Children are curious, active, and sometimes unpredictable — which is exactly what makes caring for them both joyful and challenging. Whether in a classroom, daycare center, or home environment, adults responsible for young children must be prepared for anything. Among the most essential skills for ensuring child safety is Pediatric CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).

The Ultimate CPR Guide for New Parents and Grandparents

Nov
18

Date: November 18th, 2025

Becoming a new parent or grandparent is an exciting journey filled with joy, love, and new responsibilities. Among these responsibilities, one of the most important skills you can learn is CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation). While no one wants to imagine a child or baby in an emergency situation, being prepared can make all the difference. CPR is a proven lifesaving technique that can help keep a baby or child alive until professional help arrives.

Continuing Education Credits for Nurses and EMTs Through CPR Renewal

Nov
17

Date: November 17th, 2025

Continuing Education (CE) is essential for healthcare professionals who must stay updated with the latest clinical guidelines, safety protocols, and emergency response skills. Among the most valuable and widely accepted forms of CE training is CPR Renewal, including BLS, CPR/AED, and First Aid recertification courses.

Whether you are a nurse, EMT, paramedic, or another licensed healthcare provider, renewing your certification does more than keep your skills fresh — it can also earn you Continuing Education Credits required for license renewal and professional advancement.

How to Help Someone Having an Anaphylactic Shock (Allergic Reaction)

Nov
16

Date: November 16th, 2025

Anaphylactic shock is a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur within seconds of exposure to an allergen. Without fast intervention, it can lead to breathing problems, dangerously low blood pressure, unconsciousness, and even death. Knowing what to do in those first critical moments can save a life.