Online CPR Certification Blog
Brain Fog: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Manage It
Date: March 8th, 2024
Mental fog or foggy thinking is common, especially among older people who often complain about having trouble remembering things. The truth is that changes in our bodies as we age can disrupt regular brain operations, including some that we’ve come to rely on all our lives. Memory and comprehension are slower as a result.
Factors, including overwork, insomnia, and stress, can all impair cognitive function. Foggy thinking is annoying, but there are ways to clear it up. Do not disregard your health symptoms like poor concentration memory. In addition to lowering the quality of life, untreated brain fog has been linked to Parkinson’s disease, dementia, and Alzheimer’s.
Are Natural Disinfectants Effective Against Bloodborne Pathogens?
Date: March 8th, 2024
Ever found yourself squinting at the back label of a chemical disinfectant, wondering what all those unpronounceable ingredients are? Yeah, me too! Like many, I’ve started to lean towards natural alternatives. But we have to ask, can natural alternatives stand up to bloodborne pathogens like HIV and Hepatitis? Stick around, we’re diving deep into the science, expert opinions, and even some personal anecdotes to get you all the answers.
Are First Responders Adequately Trained to Handle Bloodborne Pathogen Risks?
Date: March 8th, 2024
Curious about the world of first responders and the hidden challenges they face? You’re not alone. Often when we think of our brave paramedics, firefighters, and police officers, images of daring rescues come to mind.
However, there’s an invisible threat they deal with almost daily – bloodborne pathogens. Let’s journey together to understand the current training standards, their challenges, and more.
How to Choose an Online First Aid Course
Date: March 3rd, 2024
The internet has revolutionized the way we learn, and today, one can even obtain a CPR certification online. But with the myriad of choices out there, how do you ensure you’re picking the right course? Let’s dive in.
1. Accreditation and Recognition:
Before enrolling in any CPR certification online, ensure it’s accredited by relevant health and safety organizations. This not only guarantees you’re receiving quality education but also ensures your certification is recognized universally.
Impact of Physical Inactivity on Your Cardiovascular Health
Date: March 1st, 2024
While physical activity benefits everyone, only some have access to the same resources. Many communities lack adequate pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, making it difficult for residents to go to work, school, or other essential locations on foot or by bike.
However, building more activity-friendly neighborhoods can give residents various options for getting in their daily exercise without sacrificing safety or convenience. For instance, exercise help reduce the risk of several chronic diseases, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer, improve cognitive function, and decrease the risk of dementia.
Actions to Take When Your Heart Beats Too Fast, Too Slowly, or Skipping a Beat
Date: February 29th, 2024
When you’re enthusiastic, you can feel your heart racing. When you are frightened, it could speed up. When in love, it may move in response to this. Heart palpitations are the term used to describe these peculiar symptoms. Heart palpitations can feel like the heart is skipping beats, trembling, or hammering for no apparent cause.
Fortunately, this article discusses some causes of the heart skip a beat, slowing down, or racing.
Causes and How to Treat Holiday Heart Syndrome
Date: February 27th, 2024
Friends and relatives from near and far often travel to be together during the holidays. As a result, many of us partake in more alcoholic beverages than is customary during holiday celebrations.
However, cardiac damage can occur during episodes of heavy drinking. In particular, they can trigger periods of cardiac rhythm irregularities like holiday heart syndrome (HHS).
Future Medical Students’ Success: The Critical Role of CPR Certification and Top MCAT Scores in Medical School Admissions
Date: July 31st, 2023
Medical school admissions are more competitive than ever, with aspiring doctors needing to demonstrate academic excellence and commitment to service from day one. While high grades and test scores don’t guarantee admission, they are important factors that indicate readiness for the rigors of med school. Specifically, acing the MCAT practice test and having current CPR certification can give applicants an edge over the competition. Here’s why these two credentials are so valuable.
Suicide Prevention and CPR Certification: Two Life-Saving Skills Everyone Should Know
Date: July 27th, 2023
Suicide and cardiac arrest are two of the leading causes of death around the world. In the United States alone, over 47,000 people died by suicide in 2019 and nearly 356,000 people experienced out-of-hospital cardiac arrests the same year. While these numbers are staggering, there are life-saving skills that can help prevent these tragic outcomes – suicide prevention training and CPR certification. Gaining skills in these areas can empower you to save a life when encountered with a suicide or cardiac crisis. This article will explore the importance of suicide prevention and CPR training, how these two skill sets are connected, and resources available to get certified in both.
The Benefits of First Aid and CPR Training for Firefighters
Date: July 24th, 2023
The main job of firefighters is to battle blazes. However, this is not the only thing that they are expected to know. Firefighters also serve as the first responders during emergencies. They should know how to assist burn victims by performing first aid. And in this respect a CPR and first aid certification will prove invaluable.
Here we will explain why firefighters should be trained in advanced first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).