The Three Ps of First Aid Training

If you’re involved in first aid or taking a course in it, you may have heard talk of the “Three Ps” of first aid training. This refers to: Preserving Life Preserve Life – The first P is for preserving life by carrying out the necessary emergency first aid procedures....

The AVPU Mnemonic in First Aid

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The AVPU acronym is a straight-forward scale that can be used to quickly assess a patient’s responsiveness and mental state. It is a simplified version of the Glasgow Coma Scale, paring the 13 point-based outcomes down to 4. There are many potential causes for...

The PASTE Mnemonic in First Aid

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Students performing chest compressions during a CPR class with manikins The PASTE mnemonic can serve as an important and useful reminder in an emergency. One of the most well-known mnemonic acronyms for doing a basic medical assessment during an emergency is SAMPLE....

Learn CPR Online

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Take American Heart Association CPR and First-Aid courses online. Complete the course during a skills/assessment session with an instructor. Cost effective and time-saving.

Why learn CPR?

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Many people DO NOT want to learn CPR. It’s scary. Knowing CPR means that if you ever come across a situation that requires it, you would have an inherent duty to act. For people who have never had training, they can take comfort in knowing that there’s...