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.

When Was CPR Invented and How Has it Changed?

10/08/2021

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, more commonly known as CPR, is an important life-saving procedure that anyone can learn. Through a combination of chest compressions and rescue breaths,…
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Important Things to Know About CPR Certification Renewal

08/06/2021

With AHCA, CPR renewal online is just a breeze! CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is a critical life-saving skill that everyone should learn. CPR is designed…
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How to Become a CPR Instructor Fast?

25/05/2021

Less than 50% of Americans feel comfortable giving CPR. How can we increase the number of CPR-certified civilians to ensure innocent lives aren’t lost due…
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The Complete Guide To CPR Certification

04/05/2021

What will you do if faced with the challenge of saving someone who is choking or in cardiac arrest? Statistics show that you won’t feel…
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What is an AED used for? Know all new details

05/04/2021

What is the importance of AED training? AED stands for automated external defibrillators. Easy and safe device to use, AED delivers a therapeutic electric shock…
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Learn Hands Only CPR

04/03/2021

[video width="3840" height="2160" mp4="https://bls.cpraedcourse.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/pexels-cesar-casanova-6531400.mp4"][/video] Hands Only CPR Video What is hands-only CPR is a question asked by many. It's essentially CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths. Bystander…
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How Long Is CPR Certification Good For?

08/02/2021

Nearly 475,000 people die annually from cardiac arrest in the United States. Out of this group, roughly 350,000 occur outside a hospital. So, the question remains:…
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