Join Felicia Cooper, an American Heart Association certified BLS CPR Instructor, in the mission to educate and empower individuals to save lives. Discover the importance of CPR training and how being prepared can make all the difference in critical moments. Learn essential skills that could help you act confidently in emergencies.
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Our CPR certification classes are designed to teach you how to respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies. Online class(video) is offered through AHA and in-person classes offered with Rescue ready & Recovery.
Every year, millions of lives are lost worldwide due to preventable and reversible conditions, with critical illnesses like cardiovascular diseases (CVD) leading the way. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that approximately 17.9 million deaths occur annually from CVD, a staggering number that underscores a global health crisis. Of these, a notable portion—nearly half—results from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), accounting for around 8 million cases each year. Despite the severity of this issue, the global survival rate for SCA remains dismally low, at less than 1%. This stark statistic highlights the urgent need for immediate, high-quality basic life support (BLS) to significantly enhance the chances of survival.
High-quality BLS is a critical component in the chain of survival for those experiencing cardiac arrest; its delivery, when aligned with established evidence-based guidelines, can lead to markedly better patient outcomes. As such, training in BLS becomes essential, not only for medical professionals such as doctors and nurses but also for first responders who are often the first on the scene. BLS training encompasses essential skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). However, it is crucial that this training extends beyond mere survival to consider functional outcomes for patients post-arrest. The quality of CPR provided is paramount; substandard CPR should be regarded as a significant and preventable harm.
Regrettably, the investment in research surrounding CPR, BLS, and resuscitation techniques does not reflect the staggering public health impact of sudden cardiac arrest. Funding levels remain disproportionately low compared to other leading causes of mortality, with a considerable focus directed towards communicable diseases. This disparity reveals a gap in prioritizing research and resources that could advance our understanding of SCA, thereby improving epidemiological data, training infrastructures, and care delivery systems. Addressing this gap is essential to not only save lives but also to enhance the quality of life for survivors, promoting a more effective and proactive approach to cardiovascular health on a global scale.