I’m in the middle of a crazy busy class schedule and we’ve had some super interesting class discussions. Here’s one from last week. A class participant shares that in his family they treat burns on the hand by holding an … Continue reading →
I was thinking about ticks in a class earlier this week. And then I saw an interesting post on Facebook about ticks. So today I thought I’d write about ticks. The best way to remove a tick is with tweezers … Continue reading →
I’m on vacation. I don’t take vacations that often, but I do plan time off every now and then. I’ve just returned from traveling with my family to our Nation’s Capital. We visited monuments, memorials, and museums. We walked miles … Continue reading →
I wish I was pulling an April Fools Day prank by writing that it’s going to snow. But sadly it is not a prank. After a mild start to our winter I’ve spent a good portion of February and March … Continue reading →
All courses scheduled through the end of June have been posted! If you need certification for a summer job please register early. I offer fewer courses over the summer as I work part-time at a summer camp and I like … Continue reading →
I had an interesting conversation in a BLS class the other day with a school nurse. Her school district did not want to require, or fund, teachers taking CPR and First Aid classes. The district is actually discouraging training. Not … Continue reading →
Suddenly we’re getting a lot of snow. I’m not too thrilled with Punxsutawney Phil, you can read about that in my previous post. Winter weather means class delays or rescheduling. I do not like to cancel classes, I will reschedule … Continue reading →
Last week was Groundhog Day. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow. Six more weeks of winter. We’ve had a pretty mild winter so far. Until this week. Today is the first day I’ve had to reschedule a class due to weather. … Continue reading →
It’s that time of the year when it snows and we have cold weather. Snow and ice create slippery and dangerous road conditions, and can impact the class schedule. My weather policy is posted here: http://coastalcpr.com/rescheduling-classes-due-to-weather/. Basically, if school is … Continue reading →
Opiod associated overdoses have risen so dramatically that covering what to do is now covered in every CPR AED course. Bystanders should begin CPR immediately and then call for help, and then administer naloxone if it is available. But like … Continue reading →