CPR certification is one of the most crucial training courses anyone can participate in. Most cardiac arrest incidents occur out of the hospital. It could be at home or anywhere else. The victim can die or suffer permanent brain damage if not given the necessary help whenever such occurs. The procedure that applies in the treatment of cardiac arrest victims is critical for their survival. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or CPR is more effective when performed early to increase the victim’s chance of survival. A delay in starting the chest compressions even by 3 minutes could result in the victi ..read more

Since it’s invention, education systems have constantly changed. Learning institutions are continually seeking and implementing more innovative ways of sharing knowledge to reach wider audiences. Like any other field, CPR and first aid training classes are constantly evolving. As researchers try to come up with more effective ways of saving lives, their partners in training are coming up with more effective methods of reaching larger audiences. CPR and first aid training helps in saving lives. It applies simple skills that can be acquired by anyone regardless of their educational levels.  ..read more

Cholesterol is a fat content found in body cells. Cholesterol is useful in the manufacture of vitamin D, hormones and other products used in the digestion process. The body/the liver has the capacity to make the cholesterol it requires. Cholesterol is also found in animal proteins: eggs, cheese and meat. High levels of cholesterol in the body is dangerous as it combines with other substances to form plague which sticks to the walls of blood vessels- a condition called atherosclerosis. Plague accumulates over time, thinning blood vessels leading to coronary artery disease.  Different type ..read more

First aid is any form of help given in health emergencies or injuries to save the life of the victim, prevent suffering and reduce pain. There are different forms of first aid.  The type of first aid provided differs depending on the emergency and condition of the victim. In cases of emergency, first aid is provided to sustain life as the victim awaits professional medical care. A lot of lives are saved every day through first aid. First aid makes use of locally available materials to provide the necessary assistance.  CPR cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a critical first aid proced ..read more

Heart attack also known as myocardial infarction is a critical health condition that results from the blockage of the heart’s coronary arteries. The blockage of blood vessels can occur in any part of the body. It, however, becomes critical if it affects a major body organ. The blockage can be due to blood clots and other deposits that such as cholesterol/plague. Such a blockage limits the flow of blood to the heart muscles resulting in death of tissues. There are three types of heart attack: non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (S ..read more

CPR courses are essential for everyone. If you are running an organization, then you need to think of the possibility of health emergencies such as cardiac arrest and other accidents. When that happens, the survival of the victim depends on how fast CPR is administered.  Statistics provided by the Sudden Cardiac Arrest foundation suggest 356,000 cases of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest annually, and 90% of these cases are critical.  Certain factors, including lifestyle, are contributing to these increased cases. People working in offices are at increased risk of cardiac arrest as the ..read more

If you ever encountered a life threatening emergency involving a loved one,  you are already aware of the fear that comes with such incidences. You will do anything you can to save the life of the person. What if you didn’t know how to help the person and emergency help was not arriving fast enough? At this point you realize the need for being skilled in life saving techniques.  Basic life support refers to the assistance professional first responders give to victims with an obstructed airway, respiratory distress, and those with cardiac arrest. These skills require the knowledge of ..read more

The coronavirus pandemic has affected people widely; in closely all areas of life. Health systems have taken utmost pressure with the patients numbers and the high levels of complications resulting from the disease. The delivery of CPR has been at the receiving end of the pandemic. Not only has the condition changed the technicality of the procedure but also the CPR training processes. The American Heart Association (AHA) constantly carries out heart-related research and publishing guidelines based on findings. Since the outbreak of Covid 19, caring for persons with heart disease is based on ..read more

Since it’s invention, education systems have constantly changed. Learning institutions are continually seeking and implementing more innovative ways of sharing knowledge to reach wider audiences. Like any other field, CPR and first aid training classes are constantly evolving. As researchers try to come up with more effective ways of saving lives, their partners in training are coming up with more effective methods of reaching larger audiences. CPR and first aid training helps in saving lives. It applies simple skills that can be acquired by anyone regardless of their educational levels.  ..read more

Cholesterol is a fat content found in body cells. Cholesterol is useful in the manufacture of vitamin D, hormones and other products used in the digestion process. The body/the liver has the capacity to make the cholesterol it requires. Cholesterol is also found in animal proteins: eggs, cheese and meat. High levels of cholesterol in the body is dangerous as it combines with other substances to form plague which sticks to the walls of blood vessels- a condition called atherosclerosis. Plague accumulates over time, thinning blood vessels leading to coronary artery disease.  Different type ..read more