Learning to deliver high-quality compressions are critical for the survival of a person in cardiac arrest. Practicing the life-saving skills
BLS (Basic Life Support) classes are required for healthcare professionals, and for students entering into medical, and dental programs. Students
In the United States alone Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) occurs more than 1,000 times a day. A person suddenly becomes unresponsive, stops
People often say that someone died of a heart attack, and the media is partially responsible for reporting this. People
Roy Gordon, AHA BLS instructor/ EMT (Updated Feb 21, 2025) If an adult, or teen suddenly collapses and stops breathing
By Roy Gordon, AHA BLS instructor/EMT (Updated February 21, 2025) The Good Samaritan Law (GSL) was created so that people aren’t
A woman jogger suddenly collapses in front of you in a park, and there is no one else around. After
By Roy Gordon, AHA BLS instructor/ EMT Updated Jan 5th, 2025 Every five years The American Heart Association (AHA) updates their Guidelines
By Roy Gordon, AHA BLS instructor/ EMT Updated February 20, 2025 The average response time for the Fire Dept. or
By Roy Gordon, EMT/ AHA BLS Instructor Updated February 20 Compressions only CPR is a highly effective way to save
