As the in-house CPR instructor for your organization, you want to be sure that you choose the right CPR training provider so your training program will run smoothly, be cost effective, and thoroughly equip your team members to save lives in an emergency. But how do you choose between providers? Here are five questions to ask when choosing a CPR training provider for your organization.
In-person classes or online training — what difference does it really make? Which option is best for your organization’s CPR training program? And are those the only two options available? Here’s what you need to know about the differences between in-person and online CPR training and how to choose the best training model for your organization.
Is online training legitimate? It’s not an uncommon question, even in the days of constant technological advancements. Despite the prevalence of online courses on almost any subject imaginable, many people are still skeptical about the effectiveness of online training — especially when it comes to skills like CPR. Here are some of the commonly cited pros and cons of online learning and how we’re striving to continue improving the quality of CPR and first aid training for everyone.
Life matters, and at ProTrainings, we believe that with more trained rescuers, we can and will save more lives. Despite advancements in rescue efforts and CPR training, the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rate remains abysmally low. Here are the eight biggest issues we see preventing us on an individual level from increasing that out-of-hospital survival rate and what you can do about it.
Losing a child is every parent’s worst nightmare, and the King family has come far too close to that reality — twice! But thanks to the preparedness and quick actions of Greenville Schools’ staff, both of the family’s daughters survived their cardiac arrests. Keep reading to learn more about youth cardiac emergencies and how schools can prepare to save students’ lives.
What do you do when CPR doesn’t work? Unfortunately, many people who suffer cardiac arrest do not survive, even despite receiving immediate help. This can cause rescuers to feel guilty or question whether they did something wrong. Here’s what you need to know about the true purpose of CPR and how to prepare yourself and your staff for when CPR doesn’t work.
Since we first began training people in CPR and first aid, we’ve heard so many stories about ordinary citizens — many of them teenagers — taking heroic action to save lives in emergencies. This is exactly why we believe every student should be trained in CPR. Read on to learn more about the importance of youth CPR training and how you can help make that training available to more students in your community.
No matter how many times you warn students not to procrastinate on their CPR coursework, there will always be the few who leave their assignments until the last possible minute. Often, those same students are the ones who either complete the course half-heartedly or fail to complete it at all. Now they’re stressed and frustrated, and so are you. Here’s what you need to know about procrastination and how to help your staff stay on track to complete their CPR coursework on time.
No-shows can be a huge headache when coordinating CPR training and certification for your organization. Not only do you risk compliance issues if CPR certification is required for your employees, but you also have to re-organize schedules so workers can make up the missed classes. But how can you motivate your staff to attend training? Here are six strategies for motivating your staff to attend CPR training, as well as a sample email to help you minimize CPR class no-shows.
Like many essential tasks, teaching CPR is far from easy. Not only do you need to impart lifesaving skills to your students, but you also need to keep their attention and inspire them to use those skills in real life. Here are seven tips for improving and holding student attention in CPR classes.
Simplifying your team’s decision-making processes can be an incredibly effective way to boost its overall performance. Not only does it help employees make better, faster decisions in general, but it also builds confidence and empowers them to work independently without getting sidetracked by less important tasks. Here are four ways to simplify and refine your organization’s decision-making processes for better efficiency and focus.
The onset of winter brings with it celebrations and festivities — but also potentially hazardous conditions both on the roads and in the workplace. It’s important to be aware of these hazards and prepare accordingly so you and your staff can perform at your best throughout the coming season. Here are eight ways to keep yourself and your staff safe and healthy during the winter months.