A few days ago the CDC recommended wearing face masks. I ordered masks for my classroom a few weeks ago and they haven’t arrived yet. I *might* get them by May. In the interim I have cloth masks. A few … Continue reading →
As of 3/27/2020 all layperson classes will be cancelled through 5/4/2020. This is to follow the NH Governor’s Emergency Order #17 to Stay At Home. All BLS Healthcare Provider classes will be held as scheduled to continue to support their … Continue reading →
I haven’t posted about this, but I have huge changes coming. And tonight I did a big thing and wanted to post an update about it. My AHA Training Center is Portsmouth Regional Hospital. I have been aligned there since … Continue reading →
Since the spread of the Coronavirus- COVID-19 is growing and more businesses and organizations are postponing, canceling, or closing I’ll be posting updates on classes and general safety when there is additional information. As of 3/16/2020 all classes will be … Continue reading →
Yesterday the American Heart Association released a statement on COVID-19 – the Coronavirus – and how we should make adjustments in our BLS and CPR classes. Their statement can be found here: AHA COVID-19 How does this impact your upcoming … Continue reading →
I was asked today to share my Why. Why do I teach CPR and First Aid? Why did I decide to start a small instructional business? Why do I continue to teach? I could add a few more Why questions, … Continue reading →
I’m sure I’m not the only instructor who has had class participants tell them about their last CPR class. Hopefully they are awesome stories… but most often they’re not. This is a sampling of things I’ve heard recently. Student: “At … Continue reading →
So this is an awkward post, but one I felt I needed to write. I started a draft of it, but left it for a month or so because I wasn’t sure if I should post this. But it’s happened … Continue reading →
I received this text the other day from a friend: This past Saturday a good friend collapsed at our resident picnic. Because of you I was able to tag team her care until professionals arrived. We performed CPR on her … Continue reading →
Almost 2 years ago I upgraded my adult mannequins to provide assisted feedback. I was worried it would make skills practice ‘game-like’ and well, I was sooooo wrong. Assisted feedback devices measure the depth, recoil, and rate of chest compressions … Continue reading →
