Online CPR, First Aid & BLS Blog

American HealthCare Academy’s posts are updated regularly for each state’s healthcare professionals. Browse the CPR certification, ACLS/BLS/PALS, and First Aid content to learn more.

Bloodborne Pathogens: What You Need to Know?

26/02/2024

Understanding bloodborne pathogens is crucial to maintaining safe and healthy environments, especially in the realm of healthcare. According to OSHA, around 5.6 million workers are…
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What is an Epileptic Seizure: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

23/02/2024

Epilepsy is a condition that affects the brain and causes recurring seizures. It's quite common globally, and in the United States, it's considered the fourth…
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What is HIPAA Violation? 9 Common HIPAA Violation Examples

23/02/2024

If you have ever heard about HIPAA, you have heard about HIPAA violation too. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), is a crucial…
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Cardiac Arrest: Risk Factors, Symptoms, a Treatment

22/02/2024

Cardiac arrest is a major cause of death in the U.S., taking between 300,000 and 450,000 lives each year. It can occur suddenly and without…
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How to Become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

21/02/2024

Emergency medical services is a dynamic sphere where becoming an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is no longer a career choice but is also a must…
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Complete Guide to Basic CPR Techniques for Emergencies

21/02/2024

Knowing CPR basics can make a life-saving difference when someone collapses unexpectedly. Indeed it is. Now imagine you're at home, and a loved one suddenly…
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Drowning Treatment: First-Aid Information for Drowning

20/02/2024

Encountering a drowning incident can be a challenging situation where immediate first aid intervention plays a crucial role in aiding the victim. So, therefore giving…
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