People spend a majority of their time at their workplace, so it’s very likely that they could have a heart attack at work. When this kind of incident occurs, will you be prepared to step in and help out? The best way to help out a co-worker who’s in cardiac arrest is to know how to perform CPR and why CPR is a great asset to have at the office. Knowing CPR Can Save Lives Thousands of people each year have cardiac arrest in the United States and often they have these heart problems where they … [Read more...]
The American Heart Association is Switching From Paper Certifications to eCards: What You Need to Know
The American Heart Association will soon switch from paper cards to AHA eCards for all certifications moving forward. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming switch. What is an AHA eCard? According to the AHA: An AHA eCard is the electronic equivalent of a printed AHA course completion card. This is the new certification cards that are issued to those who successfully pass a CPR/AED/First Aid or BLS/ACLS/PALS class. eCards are valid course completion cards and can be presented to … [Read more...]
Conquer Cravings with These Heart-Healthy Substitutions
Wouldn’t life be simpler if we could just wave away food cravings? It would definitely make losing weight a lot easier. As tempting as that sounds, there’s no sure-fire way to banish cravings once and for all. But you can satisfy cravings with healthier food instead of reaching for junk food. A lot of cravings are texture-based: you want the crunch of potato chips or the smoothness of a slushie. The American Heart Association created a full guide of nutritious snacks no matter what texture … [Read more...]
DHS Rule 3: Choosing the Right CPR and First Aid Class for Your Child Care Center
Are you a child care center provider that needs to find a CPR or First Aid class to meet your DHS Rule 3 requirement? HeartCert CPR has the classes you need to meet those requirements and ensure that your child care center is compliant. What Class to Take for DHS Rule 3 Generally speaking, our Pediatric CPR/AED With First Aid courses offer all the requirements you need to be certified for your child care center: Duration: 5 Hours Intended Audience: Teachers, Daycare Providers, Coaches, … [Read more...]
How to Spring Clean Your Health in 4 Steps
Spring is a time of renewal, a time to roll up your sleeves and clean out that cluttered garage or attic. Like your home, your health can be neglected and start to collect (metaphorical) dust. Spring is the perfect time to get your health back on track. The American Heart Association offers some easy ways to spring clean your health, with the help of their health experts: Clear out clutter Spring cleaning can create peace of mind and keep you moving. Dig into closets, the garage, and the … [Read more...]
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