Frequently Asked Questions

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CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is an emergency procedure that combines chest compressions, artificial respiration and defibrillation (in some cases) to preserve intact brain function until further measures can be taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest.

Learning CPR can help you save the life of someone who is in cardiac arrest. It can also help you feel more confident in emergency situations, and it is a valuable skill to have in both personal and professional settings.

CPR certification is typically valid for two years. It is always best to renew your certification 60-90 days before it expires to avoid any interruptions.

Through our First Aid Certification you'll learn how to respond to specific situations, which will help you care for people in crisis as they wait for medical professionals to arrive. This gives them the best opportunity for a positive outcome – and gives you the opportunity to change someone's life for the better. Designed to help non-medical professionals provide assistance in times of need, our class will teach you how to control threatening bleeding, place a tourniquet and how to provide effective pressure to control bleeding. Understanding of first aid best practices for a wide range of conditions, including:

• Asthma emergencies
• Anaphylaxis
• Burns
• Choking
• Diabetic emergencies
• External Bleeding
• Environmental emergencies
• Heart Attack
• Poisoning
• Neck, head and spinal injuries
• Stroke
• Seizure

In addition, you will learn how to perform high quality CPR and using AEDs – allowing you to become certified in all three (first aid, CPR and AED) in one convenient class.