Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, also known as CPR, is a life-saving technique that helps maintain blood flow between the heart and brain in an emergency.
CPR can save your life, your loved ones’ life, and even a stranger’s life. CPR training is extremely accessible, affordable, and easy to complete. Learning CPR basics will not only empower you in case of an emergency, but you’ll gain skills that will carry you through the rest of your life.
Here are a few reasons why CPR training is crucial.
CPR is a Work Skill
CPR is required for some professions, including lifeguards, child care providers, and healthcare assistants. And while many other jobs do not need CPR certification, having CPR training can be beneficial and valued in any workplace.
CPR is Not Performed Enough
More than half of those who suffer from cardiac arrest don’t receive CPR assistance before an ambulance arrives. The lack of CPR is not only because of the lack of bystanders who know CPR but also because many people who know CPR hesitate in administering CPR because of an aspect of fear.
Taking a CPR course will give you the confidence you need to administer CPR in an emergency.
CPR is Better in Numbers
Sometimes ambulances take longer than expected to arrive. If only one person is performing CPR, they can get tired. A second (or third) individual trained in CPR is needed when fatigue sets in! When an emergency happens in a public place, having more than one person trained in CPR can be beneficial.
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