Best of 2019

Best of the First Response Training Blog 2019

It’s that time of year where everyone is reflecting on how the year went and what they can do better in the New Year. We’re doing the same first things first for us was to dive into what content you, our readers are consuming them most. These are our top 5 most read articles of 2019 and chosen by you.

Warning Signs of a Heart Attack

Do you know the warning signs of a heart attack? Would you be able to tell if someone needed help? And most importantly, would you know HOW to help someone who’s having a heart attack? Learn how to help incase of a heart attack now.

What kind of CPR Training do I need to work in Childcare?

Are you looking to work in Childcare? Are you not sure where to start with first-aid or CPR training before you get started? A lot of times these certifications are required by law to work with children, learn more about the course you’ll read by reading on.

Childcare CPR Training
CPR Training for Fitness Instructors

CPR Training for Fitness Instructors: What You Need to Know

Are you a fitness professional? This profession has people looking to you for health and fitness knowledge to keep them looking and feeling their best. Are you prepared to help in an emergency situation? Beyond that, did you know your job opportunities widen with a CPR certification?

Warning Signs of a Stroke: The Knowledge You Need to Act F.A.S.T

When we talk about being a first responder, we are talking about the first trained person who arrives on the scene. If you are this person you need to know what to do and how to do it. Here’s what you need to know to act F.A.S.T. This isn’t just a technique, it is a life saving tool.

Warning signs of a stroke
Lay Rescuers are important CPR

Why Lay Person Rescuers are Important

Do you know what a lay person resucer is? Why they are so important? Or how effective a lay person rescuer can actually be? We’re breaking all of these things down in this post.

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The Importance of CPR Training in the Workplace

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The importance of CPR training in the workplace is hard to argue against. Over 356,000 cardiac arrests occur every year in the USA.

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Everyone who’s done a first-aid class has heard of them: Scene assessments. Usually they come with cool mnemonics, like SAFE or the famous...
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How to Recognize Hypoglycemia

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Do you know how to identify and respond to someone suffering from hypoglycemia? This article will walk you through how to distinguish hypoglycemia from ailments with similar signs and symptoms, and what the layperson rescuer can do to help.
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Resuscitation of a Drowning Victim

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