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.

“I am Nervous to Perform CPR” — Good vs. Harm

15/03/2018

"I am too nervous to perform CPR." You are not alone. This is a common saying all around the world. When an unconscious victim has…
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When to Stop Performing CPR on a Victim?

05/03/2018

Think of a scenario where you start CPR on a collapsed victim with conviction, but the person shows no response. Or the victim shows varying…
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Safety Tips: Cleaning BBP

01/03/2018

Bloodborne pathogens are known as microorganisms or bacteria living within the human blood that can also be found in body fluids. These tiny organisms can…
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Difference Between Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support

26/02/2018

What are the differences between basic life support and advanced cardiac life support? The students or participants. The medical background of the students. The topics…
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First aid for Allergy Attacks and Anaphylaxis: Causes and Treatment

23/02/2018

Over 100 million people each year in the United States of America experience one or the other kind of allergy. While some have allergies from…
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CPR Certification: 10 Careers That Utilize CPR and First Aid Techniques

22/02/2018

What careers require CPR certification?FirefightersCoaches and Athlete TrainersConstruction WorkersElectriciansFlight AttendantsJail and Prison StaffLifeGuardsNanny or BabysittersManagers and ServersTeachers and School StaffWhen talking about jobs that require…
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First Aid CPR Training: Basic CPR Skills for Pregnant Women

20/02/2018

What are the basic things to know about providing CPR for pregnant women?Normal biological changes that occur in a woman’s body during pregnancyCardiovascularRespiratorySteps to follow…
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