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.

Clean Hands Save Lives: The Role of Hand Hygiene in Infection Control

21/05/2025

Did you know that 58% of common infections spread through hand contact? Every surface we touch, whether it’s a doorknob, a shared computer keyboard, or…
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National Lipid Day: Managing Cholesterol for a Healthy Heart

07/05/2025

When was the last time you thought about your cholesterol levels? If your answer is “never” or “ages ago,” you’re not alone. That’s exactly why…
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HIMSS Conference 2025 – Key Takeaways for Healthcare Professionals

29/04/2025

Missed the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) conference in 2025? Don’t worry, we've got everything you need to get up to speed. The…
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Occupational Therapy Month – Ways to Strengthen Support for OTs Table of Contents

29/04/2025

"I just want to hold a spoon again." That’s what a stroke survivor told his occupational therapist on his first day of rehab. Not walk.…
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Commotio Cordis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

21/04/2025

Can you imagine a situation where a routine sports game turns into a life-threatening emergency? This can happen with commotio cordis, a rare but serious…
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Gunshot Wound: First Aid, Recovery, and Outlook

17/04/2025

A gunshot wound is one of the most traumatic injuries a person can experience. It often causes extensive damage, not just to the body but…
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Asphyxiation: Prevention, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

16/04/2025

Have you ever thought of how quickly a lack of oxygen can turn fatal? People often encounter several accidental injuries that result in a lack…
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