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BLS Classes – Oceanside CPR https://www.oceansidecpr.com Wed, 13 Apr 2016 19:28:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 How Effective Is CPR? https://www.oceansidecpr.com/blog/bls-classes/how-effective-is-cpr/ Tue, 21 Jul 2015 10:29:32 +0000 https://www.oceansidecpr.com/?p=5194 How Effective Is CPR?

Though CPR, which stands for cardio pulmonary resuscitation, has been around for a long time, many people don’t know exactly how it works, the science behind it, or how effective it is. This is too bad, because if the public better understood how important CPR is, more people would enroll in CPR training in NJ. Fortunately, more and more public schools are providing CPR training in NJ, and this is making all communities in the state safer. The number of corporations offering this training to employees is also increasing around New Jersey.

Though some people are turned off by the idea of having to perform CPR on total strangers, the truth is that most medical emergencies occur at home and at work. In addition to potentially saving the lives of strangers, CPR training in NJ can also help you save the lives of your family, friends, and others you care about. CPR training is most likely to save the life of someone you know and care about, and that’s why so many people are interested in learning how to safely perform it. Additionally, there are hands-only CPR techniques that can be learned that avoid mouth-to-mouth resuscitation for those who are squeamish about that type of technique.

CPR Saves Lives

Research conducted on CPR continues to show that CPR can potentially save a person’s life — about 92,000 lives every year. CPR can be an effective way to restore breathing and normal heart function, and it can increase a person’s chance of survival after

  • sudden cardiac arrest
  • heart attack
  • choking
  • suffocating
  • almost drowning
  • suffering an allergic reaction
  • getting shocked with electricity
  • overdosing on drugs

This isn’t to say that CPR will always save a person’s life. When a person requires CPR, their body is already under an extreme amount of stress, and the problems that caused their heart to stop may be too serious to repair with CPR. About 92% of people who experience sudden cardiac arrest do not survive before they arrive at the hospital; however, performing CPR immediately can double or triple that person’s chances to survive.

When a person stops breathing, every second counts. That’s why it’s so important that one of the first people who reach the victim can perform CPR without any hesitation. CPR training in NJ doesn’t just teach people how to perform CPR, which is relatively simple; it also provides each participant with the confidence they need to act decisively in an emergency situation.

Who Can Use CPR Training?

Everyone can benefit from learning how to perform CPR. It is not just something for lifeguards and medical professionals. Many businesses offer corporate onsite CPR training to their employees because it’s a great team-building exercise and increases the safety of every employee in the office. Most offices now have AED devices, which use electricity to restart the heart. During CPR training, employees can also learn how to use these devices which can save someone who’s in sudden cardiac arrest.

CPR training in NJ is also popular among private citizens who want to be able to perform CPR for their family members and friends. When there is an emergency, it is very important that someone nearby can perform CPR immediately before the medical professionals arrive.

If you have family members with heart problems, children with congenital defects, or just want to be prepared for an emergency, CPR training is right for you. We provide different types of training and certification to give you the tools you need to save someone’s life. Contact us for more information about our next session of CPR training in NJ.

Sources:

http://lasvegassun.com/news/2015/jul/13/how-perform-adult-cpr/

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5 Benefits of Onsite CPR Training https://www.oceansidecpr.com/blog/bls-classes/5-benefits-of-onsite-cpr-training/ Wed, 15 Jul 2015 21:39:35 +0000 https://www.oceansidecpr.com/?p=5190 5 Benefits of Onsite CPR Training

Do you provide corporate onsite CPR training for your employees and coworkers? If not, you should think about looking into CPR training programs and seeing if it’s something that your employees would be interested in. CPR training is important and useful for everyone, no matter their age or profession. The skills were once limited to lifeguards and medical professionals, but now more and more people are learning how to perform CPR because of the great benefits that the training can provide. Here are some of the biggest benefits of corporate onsite CPR training. If you’re interested in providing training to your employees, contact us today.

  1. Giving Your Employees Confidence

The idea of being thrust in a situation where you have to save someone’s life is very intimidating for most people. Without an understanding of CPR and training, many people feel helpless in these situations, and even if these situations never occur, the fact that they don’t know how to act can make them less confident. After completing CPR training, your employees will feel more confident because they know that they could potentially save someone’s life during an emergency.

  1. Team-Building and Leadership

Whenever your team has to work together, learn something new, and take on a new task, it’s a great opportunity for team-building in the office. Office safety is a fantastic project that can bring together employees from different departments and parts of an office, allowing them to collaborate and work together. Corporate onsite CPR training and first aid training can be part of these types of projects, or can be a great way to kick off an office safety program.

  1. AED and First Aid Training

CPR programs do not focus solely on how to provide CPR. These programs can also teach your employees how to provide first aid and how to use an automated external defibrillator. This type of training will give your employees the skills to respond in any type of emergency situation in the workplace.

  1. Saving Lives at Work

Ultimately, you provide corporate onsite CPR training so that your employees can use it if there is ever an emergency. Immediate CPR and defibrillation can be the difference between someone living or dying, so it’s extremely important that someone nearby is trained and ready to help. Only about 10% of people who suffer sudden cardiac arrest are able to survive by the time they reach the hospital. Providing CPR and defibrillation correctly and right away can double or even triple a person’s chance of surviving.

  1. CPR for Families and Children

Not only will CPR training make the office safer, it will also make your employees’ homes much safer in the event of an emergency. Almost 90% of sudden cardiac arrests occur in the home, and with the proper training, your employees will be able to perform CPR on loved ones and family members. This type of training is especially important if family members have heart problems or if there are young children in the household. If a child has an issue, someone trained in CPR will know how to adjust the technique to make it more effective on a child.

These are just a few of the many benefits of corporate onsite CPR training. Your employees will be very grateful to you for providing corporate onsite CPR training, and the program will be very beneficial for your organization as well. Corporate onsite CPR training programs can be customized to include AED and first aid training, and they can be scheduled to be more convenient for a busy office with lots of deadlines. Contact us for more information.

Sources:

http://www.cprcpr.com/5-benefits-of-learning-cpr-in-san-jose/

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Professional Corporate CPR Training in New Jersey at Oceanside CPR https://www.oceansidecpr.com/blog/bls-classes/professional-corporate-cpr-training-in-new-jersey-at-oceanside-cpr/ Tue, 14 Jul 2015 18:24:45 +0000 https://www.oceansidecpr.com/?p=5183 Professional Corporate CPR Training in New Jersey at Oceanside CPR

Maintaining an up-to-date CPR certification is often a requirement for many employers in the state of New Jersey. At Oceanside CPR we offer flexible training options to get your staff certified quickly and efficiently. As an American Heart Association authorized training site, we offer CPR training classes that are based on the latest AHA guidelines.

Our corporate CPR training classes in New Jersey will fully certify all of your employees and are designed for anyone no matter what their medical background is. We are a leading provider of CPR classes in the region, and our experienced trainers will train your staff with all of the knowledge and hands on skills that they need to be fully certified by the American Heart Association and to meet New Jersey state requirements.

Training can be performed right in your office

One major benefit of working with Oceanside CPR is the fact that we can come to your office and train your group directly on site. This saves your staff the hassle of having to travel to receive their training, and it will save your company both time and money.

You get to pick the time for the classes so that your staff can train when you are not busy and when they are the most relaxed. This will ensure that your company stays at maximum productivity while your staff completes their CPR training requirements. Our group training is perfect for any size of corporation, and we have extensive experience with training large groups. We will ensure that your staff is trained as quickly as possible so that they can have the credentials they need.

Save money with discounted rates

When you sign up a large group for your corporation, you can save a significant amount of money compared individual classes. Group training is just as effective as individual training, but your organization will spend a much lower amount on the group classes. You can expect to save up to $150 per individual depending on how much training you need.

By taking care of all of your CPR certification requirements at once, your staff won’t have to go out and obtain individual training on their own, which can be a hassle for them. Also, if you schedule a recertification group class in the future you will save money again when your organization needs to recertify, and this can be a convenient way to ensure that everyone maintains their certified status.

Over 25 years of experience makes a difference

By working with Oceanside CPR, you get the benefit of working with instructors who have over 25 years of experience and who are familiar with the latest AHA guidelines. We can help your staff learn the most important aspects of CPR, BLS, First Aid, AED operation and more.

With our extensive experience, we will have your organization certified in the timeframe that you need, and we will provide your staff with the detailed knowledge and skills that they need for their CPR, BLS, AED or First Aid training.

For more information about CPR training in New Jersey and to get a free quote and consultation, contact Oceanside CPR today at 732-616-2407.

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All Companies Can Benefit from On-Site CPR Corporate Training https://www.oceansidecpr.com/blog/bls-classes/all-companies-can-benefit-from-on-site-cpr-corporate-training/ Mon, 22 Jun 2015 16:47:49 +0000 https://www.oceansidecpr.com/?p=5149 Most professions that deal with the public often require CPR training. The first that come to your mind might be nurses, firefighters, police, lifeguards and school employees. However, any work environment that has interactions with the public in New Jersey can benefit from Oceanside CPR classes. Because, the reality of life is that you can never know when an emergency situation will arise and life-saving skills will become the difference between life and death. Are you confident that your staff knows how to act in the event of a life-threatening emergency? Keep your staff’s certifications up-to-date and learn how to perform CPR with confidence.On-Site CPR Corporate Training

Take the CPR Classroom to You

As a full-service New Jersey CPR class safety company, Oceanside CPR conveniently offers complete BLS (Basic Life Saving) techniques and first aid for company of all sizes. We come to you…on your schedule. Learn emergency preparedness in a fun, fast paced environment and even enjoy a discounted rate per person for group classes!

Be a Lifesaver

Whether you need your CPR/AED course completion card to meet a specific job requirement or you’re a healthcare professional who needs to know how to perform CPR in a hospital setting, our courses are designed to give you the confidence to recognize and act on several life threatening emergencies in a safe, timely and effective manner. It’s difficult to predict where and when a sudden cardiac arrest will occur; however, studies have identified other out-of-hospital high-incident locations including airports, community centers, sports complexes, schools, doctors’ offices, public transportation terminals, gyms, jails, and malls. So, no matter where you are or where you work, having CPR knowledge and skills can literally be a lifesaver.

You Choose the Class

Choose the classes that fit your company’s needs most including: CPR and AED training, AHA BLS for healthcare professionals, pediatric CPR and first aid, basic first aid, and/or babysitting safety. We’ll provide everything needed for the on-site CPR class including CPR manikins, AED trainers and face shields. All of our CPR instructors are on-time, professional, friendly and efficient (plus we offer more than 25 years of certified experience).

Don’t Hesitate- Recertify

The American Heart Association recommends a bi-annual CPR class with an actual CPR recertification every 2 years. The practice behind the best way to administer CPR is always being researched and improved, so while the basics of CPR will remain the same, you’ll gain new knowledge with a CPR recertification.

Get Certified with Private On-Site Oceanside Group CPR Classes in New Jersey

Studies show that starting CPR and using an AED saves lives. Once the heart stops beating, every moment is critical. Find out more about scheduling a private group CPR training class for your company or organization today.

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Tips to Find the Best BLS Classes in NJ https://www.oceansidecpr.com/blog/bls-classes/tips-find-best-bls-classes-nj/ https://www.oceansidecpr.com/blog/bls-classes/tips-find-best-bls-classes-nj/#respond Tue, 09 Sep 2014 22:31:05 +0000 https://www.oceansidecpr.com/?p=3985 Healthcare professionals need to stay updated on the latest in life-saving techniques to ensure they can provide the best care to their patients. For this reason, anyone interested in working in this field must take BLS certification courses in NJ. If you need to take these courses, it’s important to find reputable provider to ensure you get the proper training.

Adult, Child and Infant Classes

Most healthcare professionals deal with patients of all ages in their daily work. This means you need to prepare for whatever may come your way. The best BLS classes in NJ offer training for adult, child and infant CPR so you can be ready for all patients. You will also be trained in how to use an AED device on patients of all ages. While this device is typically used for adult emergencies, it is helpful to know how to handle the same types of emergencies for infants and children.

American Heart Association Approval

Another important element to look for in your BLS certification courses in NJ is the American Heart Association approval. They set forth specific guidelines that must be followed to ensure you provide the proper care for patients experiencing cardiac problems. Without the proper approval and accreditation, BLS classes in NJ may not fulfill your certification requirements, causing you to pay for a new program.

Convenient Options

Some BLS certification courses in NJ are strict about when and where you can take your classes. However, other providers offer more convenient options, such as online coursework and onsite training. If you enjoy the flexibility these options can provide, look for BLS classes in NJ that can give them to you. As long as you make sure they are certified to perform the training, it will serve the purpose just like taking courses on their own time.

If you are looking for BLS classes in NJ, it’s important to know what you should look for, especially if you are a healthcare professional. Most healthcare professionals have to update their certification every two years to ensure they are on top of the latest in life-saving techniques. The right BLS certification courses in NJ will provide the quality training you need so you can continue to effectively save lives.

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Obtain or Renew Your BLS Certification https://www.oceansidecpr.com/blog/bls-classes/obtain-renew-bls-certification/ https://www.oceansidecpr.com/blog/bls-classes/obtain-renew-bls-certification/#respond Fri, 05 Sep 2014 10:46:26 +0000 https://www.oceansidecpr.com/?p=3965 The Oceanside CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Professionals class offers BLS certification for a wide range of caregivers in and around New Jersey. We understand that you are a busy professional and that your time is valuable, so we offer a variety of flexible learning options to meet your schedule and your budget.

The American Heart Association‘s (AHA) BLS certification encompasses the correct methods for performing CPR on adults, children and infants, the proper use of defibrillators and choking relief. Situations and scenarios are presented both as in-hospital and out-of-hospital examples to prepare you for realistic emergencies that often take place far away from medical facilities.

In addition, the course focuses on teaching you how to recognize life-threatening situations and respond to them properly and in a timely manner. It is often what happens within the first few minutes after a life-threatening event that determines the likelihood of a victim’s survival, and it highlights the importance of having these skills outside of a hospital setting.

Certified and experienced instructors guide you through learning stations and test your proficiency at carrying out the various techniques. This ensures your thorough understanding of the subject matter and that your knowledge is reinforced by hands-on experience.

Upon completion, you will receive your AHA BLS certification card, which is valid for a period of two years. Oceanside CPR teaches Red Cross and is an official AHA training site and an American Health and Safety training center, so you know that your credentials are legitimate and will be recognized everywhere.

Check out our upcoming class schedules and locations, then sign up right through our website. Contact us with any questions or concerns you may have, we’d love to hear from you!

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Get Certified: 4 Reasons BLS Training is Essential for your Staff https://www.oceansidecpr.com/blog/bls-classes/get-certified-4-reasons-bls-training-essential-staff/ https://www.oceansidecpr.com/blog/bls-classes/get-certified-4-reasons-bls-training-essential-staff/#respond Fri, 22 Aug 2014 10:46:39 +0000 https://www.oceansidecpr.com/?p=3926 As a business owner or manager, you already expect the unexpected. You have a 5 year business plan, a well structured budget and a rock solid sales and marketing strategy. You know your star team can shine in their respective departments but are they ready to save a life? CPR/AED training is one step you can take to give your staff an edge. Here are 4 reasons BLS training is essential for your and your team:

Better Safe than Sorry

Just because the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends that CPR training be an element of your first aid program isn’t the only reason to enroll in a CPR course. With these training, your business can provide a safer work environment, and increased morale among your staff.

Safety Saves… Money

Training your staff in basic life support can help lower your insurance risk and premiums. Insurers want you to be prepared for the worst. If you can demonstrate that you’ve taken steps to reduce your risk then it may be possible to negotiate lower rates with your insurance company.

Marketable Skills 

Your staff will appreciate the opportunity to brush up on their skills. Certifications keep team members relevant and can improve their marketability for things like promotions and conferences. Staff will also appreciate knowing that they are prepared for emergencies both in and outside of the workplace.

Peace of Mind is Priceless

Between reports, meetings and endless emails it is easy to forget how disruptive a sudden emergency can be to morale and productivity. BLS training can’t prevent life-threatening emergencies but preparedness can help ease tensions and even save lives. You and your staff will rest easy and with confidence that you can handle whatever comes your way.

Oceanside CPR provides relaxed, comfortable and customized training options for individuals, businesses and organizations throughout New Jersey. Oceanside makes the process easy, we come to you! Please contact us for more information on our onsite training options and take the first step towards preparedness.

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On-site CPR Classes in NJ https://www.oceansidecpr.com/blog/bls-classes/site-cpr-classes-nj/ https://www.oceansidecpr.com/blog/bls-classes/site-cpr-classes-nj/#respond Mon, 11 Aug 2014 12:46:02 +0000 https://www.oceansidecpr.com/?p=3862 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, is a proven life saver, when performed by someone with the correct knowledge of how to properly administer the techniques. Oceanside CPR offers on-site CPR classes in NJ to certify adults and children alike to perform the correct resuscitation techniques quickly and correctly.

By training in the comfort of a home or office setting, the relaxed and familiar environment makes learning easy and allows everyone to learn at their own pace. Onsite training programs cover adult, child and infant CPR, defibrillator training, CPR for the healthcare professional and first aid training. Each training class is tailored to meet each client’s specific need, whether it is to teach family members as a group, certify employees and staff or provide re-certification for healthcare professionals.

Nearly all of cardiac arrests occur at a home, which means that the most likely benefit of knowing CPR is that of saving a friend or family member. Less than half of the people suffering a sudden cardiac arrest receive CPR, but those that do have their chances of survival doubled or even tripled.

Proper implementation of the procedures is also critical, as improper techniques can result in complications ranging from broken ribs or a broken sternum to choking hazards. Certain people, such as women and the elderly, are often at a higher risk for these complications, illustrating the need for reliable and current CPR training.

Oceanside CPR is an American Heart Association training site, teaches Red Cross and is also an American Health and Safety training center offering BLS, CPR and first aid training across New Jersey. Contact us to schedule a training session at your home or office.

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Why Everyone Needs to Learn CPR https://www.oceansidecpr.com/blog/bls-classes/everyone-needs-learn-cpr/ https://www.oceansidecpr.com/blog/bls-classes/everyone-needs-learn-cpr/#respond Fri, 25 Jul 2014 10:29:59 +0000 https://www.oceansidecpr.com/?p=3654 CPR is something that other people need to learn: healthcare professionals, EMTs and firefighters. Right?

Wrong. The facts just don’t bear it out. For example, did you know that 88% of cardiac arrests happen not in the hospital, or at the workplace, or on the road—but in the home? And 70% of Americans say they wouldn’t know what to do during a cardiac emergency. That’s unfortunate, because when someone experiences cardiac arrest, every minute counts. How many lives could be saved if those 7 out of 10 Americans all knew how to administer CPR?

Miami’s Miracle Baby

CPR is something that’s only for the elderly and people with heart conditions. Right? Wrong again. Anyone of any age can experience a life-threatening emergency.

That’s what happened to Pamela Rauseo recently. A 37-year old mother, Rauseo was driving down a busy Miami highway when her five-month old nephew, Sebastian de la Cruz, suddenly stopped breathing. Rauseo panicked, then remembered the CPR training she had received more than a decade earlier. She calmed herself, called 911 and began to administer CPR.

That’s when another driver, 34-year old Lucila Godoy, spotted the commotion and stopped her car to help. As it turns out, Godoy also knew CPR. Together, the two women saved Sebastian’s life. Imagine the tragedy which could have occurred if neither woman had learned how to administer CPR.

The Facts about Cardiac Arrest

Every year, nearly 400,000 Americans experience sudden cardiac arrest. And many, if not most, of these people had not been diagnosed with heart disease and appeared healthy before their incident. Almost 9 out of 10 cardiac arrests occur in the home. African-Americans are about twice as likely to experience cardiac arrest as Caucasians, and their likelihood of surviving such an incident is about half that of Whites.

Anyone can experience a life-threatening illness or accident at any time, whether they’re old or young, Black or White, sick or seemingly healthy. Believing that such emergencies only happen to “someone other then me” is living in a fool’s paradise, and potentially extremely dangerous.

That’s why everyone really should know how to administer CPR. Take the time to learn CPR, and to make sure that the members of your family do the same. The life you save is likely to be that of a friend or a relative. It might even be your own.

For more information on how to learn CPR, contact us today.

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How to spot a stroke https://www.oceansidecpr.com/blog/bls-classes/spot-stroke/ https://www.oceansidecpr.com/blog/bls-classes/spot-stroke/#respond Sun, 13 Jul 2014 11:42:08 +0000 https://www.oceansidecpr.com/?p=3616

THINK YOU ARE HAVING A STROKE? CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY!

F.A.S.T. is an easy way to remember the sudden signs of stroke. When you can spot the signs, you’ll know that you need to call 9-1-1 for help right away. F.A.S.T. is:

F Face Drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person’s smile uneven?
A Arm Weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm driftdownward?
S Speech Difficulty – Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like “The sky is blue.” Is the sentence repeated correctly?
T Time to call 9-1-1 – If someone shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get the person to the hospital immediately. Check the time so you’ll know when the first symptoms appeared.
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