Leigha Walker was at work when she put her
#CPR
skills to use, saving a man who was having a heart attack.
First responders later said her quick action was critical to saving the man’s life.
@news10nbc
has the full story >>>
#CPRSavesLives
#SaveALife
What’s the difference between unresponsive and simply unconscious? How do you recognize and treat each one? We delve into these questions in our recent blog — check it out >>>
#FirstAid
#SaveALife
Student
#CPR
saves lives, as the town of Holland, MI learned when Giselle Torres, a high school senior, saved the life of a two-year-old boy last weekend. Check out Giselle's story, courtesy of Fox 17 >>>
#CPRSavesLives
#LearnCPR
#CPRTraining
When one Sheriff’s deputy arrived at a high school to find a student collapsed on the track, she knew exactly what to do.
Thanks to her
#CPR
, the student regained a pulse and survived. Here’s her full story, courtesy of
@YahooNews
>>>
#LearnCPR
When firefighters found a 14-year-old dog, lifeless and covered in soot, they weren’t ready to give up on her.
After giving her oxygen and
#CPR
, she miraculously woke up. Check out the rest of this story from
@BBC
>>>
When many people think of
#CPR
, they imagine saving a random bystander on the street. The truth is that if you have to use CPR, it’s more likely to be on someone you already know.
Make sure you’re prepared >>>
#LearnCPR
#CPRSavesLives
Damar Hamlin is alive today thanks to
#CPR
. Now he’s paying it forward by starting the
#3ForHeart
Challenge. To help his cause, we encourage everyone to learn about and overcome The 5 Fears people face when someone needs CPR >>>
As a man struggled to survive in a freezing canal, PC Nick Garth made the brave decision to jump in and save him.
Thanks to Officer Garth and the other first responders who performed
#CPR
on the man, he survived. Check out the full story from MSN >>>
12-year-old Austen MacMillan became a hero when he pulled Jason Piquette out of his pool and saved his life with CPR. Even though he didn't have formal training, Austen didn't let fear stop him from saving a life.
Check out the story from
@wsvn
>>>
MYTH:
#CPR
can restart someone’s heartbeat.
FACT: CPR can keep a person alive temporarily because it helps move blood through the body, mimicking a heartbeat, but they’ll need an AED to shock their heart back into its normal rhythm. Both are key to saving lives.
#SaveALife
Learning
#CPR
is about more than a card—it’s about knowing that you could
#SaveALife
if the situation calls for it. That belief is at the heart of our business, which is why we pride ourselves on creating courses that you’ll remember.
See for yourself >>>
We want to take some time today to honor our veterans. Thank you to those who have served in our military for sacrificing so much to keep us safe.
#VeteransDay
#VeteransDay2023
Dogs may not be human, but they are part of the family. Just like humans, if your pup suffers a
#CardiacArrest
, CPR is the key to saving their life.
Here’s how you can safely perform
#CPR
on your dog in an emergency >>>
“It was the best cry I’ve ever heard in my life,” said Emmanuel Walton. He had just pulled a 3-year-old out of a submerged car. Thanks to quick
#CPR
from his colleague, the child survived.
Check out the full story from
@GoodNewsNetwork
>>>
#CPRSavesLives
FACT: Women are less likely to receive bystander
#CPR
than men, often due to fear that the contact will be seen as inappropriate. However, CPR could save a
#CardiacArrest
victim's life, so it’s critical not to let that fear stop you from rescuing someone in need.
#CPRSavesLives
Memphis Zabawa, only 12 years old, was running when he suddenly collapsed. Thankfully, Julianna Grey, a teacher, had been trained in
#CPR
.
Thanks to her, Memphis lived to run again. Find the rest of his story in this article from
@KETV
>>>
Few people can say that they’ve saved a life with CPR. Jim Corcoran has saved two. Get the full story from The Pilot >>>
#CPRSavesLives
#SaveALife
#LearnCPR
On a normal Monday, a woman in a senior living community began to choke on her food. Luckily for her, the man next to her rescued her using the
#HeimlichManeuver
.
Who was the man? Dr. Heimlich himself.
Learn why it works and how to do it yourself >>>
A child is choking and has now gone unconscious… It’s a parent’s worst nightmare, but if you prepare yourself, you’ll be ready.
In this video, Roy Shaw walks you through every step you need to save that child’s life >>>
#CPRSavesLives
#LearnCPR
Mike Quinn led the effort to get his daughter’s soccer coaches trained in
#CPR
. Less than a month later, those same coaches would save his life after he collapsed from a
#HeartAttack
. Read his full story, courtesy of WKRC-TV >>>
#CPRSavesLives
#SafetyTraining
shouldn’t be a headache. Here at ProTrainings, we’ve made it our mission to make training less stressful. With online courses including
#CPR
, Hazcom,
#HIPAA
, and more, we have you covered.
Take a look at our full course library >>>
MYTH: CPR can do more harm than good.
FACT: When someone’s heart has stopped, that person will not survive without intervention. While it’s true that
#CPR
can injure the victim’s ribs, the alternative is certain death.
#CPRSavesLives
#FirstAidTraining
When Rick Hoddinott woke up, he realized that his wife had stopped breathing. Thanks to a 911 dispatcher, Rick was able to perform
#CPR
with no previous training and saved her life. Read their story in this article from
@ActionNewsNow
>>>
“Get the defib ready for me,” joked Dean Finch, unaware that he would actually enter
#CardiacArrest
just minutes later. Luckily, his daughter Lois, a student nurse, jumped into action and saved his life using
#CPR
.
Read their story from
@DailyMirror
>>>
It could happen to anyone — one second they’re completely normal, and the next second, they’ve collapsed. What should you do next?
Roy Shaw, our co-founder and CEO, walks you through exactly how to check the person and perform
#CPR
in this video >>>
Brittany Williams was just 24 when she went into
#CardiacArrest
. Thanks to two strangers who performed
#CPR
, she survived. Now she has an important message: “It can happen to anyone!” She shares the warning sign that she dismissed
@TODAYshow
>>>
School security officer Scott Weissman found himself in need of rescue when he experienced
#CardiacArrest
. Thanks to his school's
#CPR
training requirements, three nearby teachers were able to save his life. Here’s their full story from
@CBSMiami
>>>
#CPR
isn’t just for humans — it’s also effective for man’s best friend. Dr. Bobbi Conner demonstrates how you can safely give CPR to dogs of all sizes, and even cats, in this video >>>
#PetCPR
#LearnCPR
After learning
#CPR
for her recent role in “The Good Nurse,”
@jes_chastain
shares her tips to remember the fundamentals of CPR in this interview on
@KellyClarksonTV
. Check it out >>>
Only 40% of people who experience an out-of-hospital
#CardiacArrest
get help from bystanders. Why? Often, the answer is fear.
Roy Shaw, our co-founder and CEO, noticed this and decided to do something about it. Check out this blog to learn more >>>
It’s getting cold out there! The winter chill brings new dangers for people of all ages. In this video, our co-founder and CEO, Roy Shaw, shows you the right way to handle a cold-related emergency >>>
#ColdWeather
#ColdEmergency
#WinterSafety
“He’s under the car,” the crowd yelled. A six-year-old boy had just been hit. Luckily, these bystanders were equipped with CPR skills, and saved his life!
Read the full story from The New Zealand Herald >>>
#CPRSavesLives
#SaveALife
#LearnCPR
A
#HeartAttack
can happen to anyone—do you know the signs? In this video, our instructor, Roy Shaw, will walk you through the signs of a heart attack and the exact steps you need to take to protect yourself. Watch it here >>>
#SaveALife
#FirstAidTraining
When you perform
#CPR
on a stranger, it’s natural to worry about how your actions may be perceived. Here’s what you need to know: Rescuers who act in good faith have nothing to fear. Learn why >>>
#CPRTraining
#CPRSavesLives
#LearnCPR
With ProTrainings, training your team is easy. Our online courses let your workforce train at their own pace and allow you to see training statuses at a glance.
Let us worry about your
#compliance
, so you can focus on everything else. Get started >>>
Today, we’d like to celebrate
#EMSWeek
by thanking all of the brave
#FirstResponders
who save lives every day.
Know any first responders that could use some recognition? Tag them below!
#EMS
#FirstAid
Mia Pyenta and Gerrit Breekn were in Paris on a school trip when they saw a woman who had collapsed. Thanks to their
#CPRTraining
at school, they knew exactly what to do to save her life.
Check out her full story from
@wxyzdetroit
>>>
#SaveALife
If you or anyone else’s infant needed
#CPR
, would you know what to do? In this video, our founder and CEO, Roy Shaw, shows you what to look for and covers some special considerations when saving a baby’s life — give it a watch >>>
#CPRSavesLives
When Elizabeth Ann Howell woke up to her husband gasping for air, she quickly realized he needed
#CPR
. Luckily for both of them, she learned it a year earlier.
Here's how she saved him, courtesy of
@WLOX
>>>
#CPRSavesLives
#FirstAidTraining
MYTH:
#CardiacArrest
doesn’t happen to young people.
FACT: Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone. While the odds may be low,
#CPR
could be the difference between life and death in an emergency.
Share if you think this is important!
#CPRSavesLives
#LearnCPR
#SaveALife
It’s a scene straight out of a nightmare—a three-year-old toddler laying face-down in an icy pool, lifeless.
After doctors spent three hours performing
#CPR
and warming his body, something miraculous happened. Here's the full story via
@sunny1065lv
>>>
A new survey shows that despite difficult economic conditions, 65% of
#HomeHealth
companies are growing.
For more statistics on what the home healthcare industry can expect in 2023, check out the full report from
@HHCareNews
>>>
The opioid epidemic took one fewer life recently thanks to a pastor who witnessed a man overdose. While he didn’t have any Narcan, he did have the knowledge to perform
#CPR
.
Check out his full story from
@BaptistPress
>>>
#CPRSavesLives
When Karen Mayfield started her usual CPR class, she had no idea just how hands-on it would be. Her class ended when she used CPR to save a woman’s life.
Read the full story from
@thehill
>>>
Increasing
#CPR
literacy will help save lives — here are some ways you can make a difference:
✅ Spread the word about how important CPR is
✅ Help dispel common CPR misconceptions
✅ Enable your children to learn CPR from a young age
What else would you add to this list?
“I’d like to thank my management for putting me through this training. You never think you’re gonna need it until you do,” said one of the two men who used
#CPR
to rescue a 21-month-old child.
Check out the rest of their story from
@cbschicago
>>>
How do you know if you’re having a
#HeartAttack
, and importantly, what should you do next?
Over 800,000 Americans have heart attacks each year, so make sure you protect yourself by knowing the signs to look out for >>>
#FirstAid
#SaveALife
When a child’s heart stops, the whole world stops with it. Our co-founder and CEO, Roy Shaw, walks you through everything you need to know to save a child using
#CPR
and an
#AED
in this video >>>
#CPRSavesLives
#LearnCPR
#CPRTraining
In the United States, there are about 10,000 sudden cardiac arrests that take place at work every year, which is why we believe every workplace should require
#CPR
and
#AED
training. Do you agree? Let us know in the comments.
#CPRSavesLives
#CPRTraining
A
#HeartAttack
and
#CardiacArrest
can look the same to a bystander, but telling the difference is vital for treating each one in an emergency.
Check out our recent blog where we illustrate the different signs and symptoms you should look for >>>
Only 18% of Americans are up-to-date on their
#CPRTraining
. When
#CPR
is such a vital skill, why do so many people choose not to learn it?
In our latest blog, we dispel some of the most pervasive myths about CPR that prevent people from learning it >>>
Damar Hamlin’s
#CardiacArrest
earlier this year was a wake-up call to many about the importance of
#CPR
and
#AED
training.
There’s so much new demand for AEDs that manufacturers are struggling to keep up. Learn more from
@ABC
>>>
When is the right time to call 911 if someone has a seizure? What can you do for them immediately to keep them safe? Our co-founder and CEO, Roy Shaw, answers these questions and more in this informative video >>>
#Seizure
#FirstAid
When Sierra Edstrand noticed her brother laying face-down in the water, she immediately jumped into action. After pulling him out of the water, she began performing CPR. Together with her mother, they saved his life.
Get the full story from FGN News >>>
What is
#FirstAid
? Is it the act of stepping in to perform
#CPR
, or does it include bandages and antiseptic?
First aid misconceptions are all too common, so in this blog, we explain everything you need to know about it >>>
#CPRSavesLives
Minutes can feel like hours when you are giving
#CPR
. How long should you do it if the victim remains unresponsive?
Check out these real-life cases that illustrate how long CPR can be effective >>>
#CPRSavesLives
#LearnCPR
#SaveALife
#FirstAid
It was just past sunrise, and these first responders were performing
#CPR
while on top of a mostly-submerged truck. Find out what happened via WPEC >>>
#CPRSavesLives
#FirstResponders
A tourniquet can be a life-saving tool in your
#FirstAid
kit or knowledge base — if you know how to use it.
Check out our recent blog about the best way to use a tourniquet so you can act quickly in an emergency >>>
#SaveALife
#CPR
certification is about more than just compliance—it’s about knowing how to save a life. That philosophy guides us, which is why top firms like
@WeAreFarmers
,
@Nike
, and
@boschusa
trust our training.
Find out how we can help your organization >>>
If a stranger needed CPR, are you confident you would perform it? If you answered “no,” then you aren’t alone.
In our latest blog, we take a look at the three most common myths that prevent people from taking action >>>
#CPRSavesLives
#CPRTraining
20 years ago, we founded our company with the mission of sharing knowledge and training to help everyday people save lives. We’re so excited to announce that we have now certified over 2.5 million people!
#ProTrainings
#CPRSavesLives
#CPRTraining
#SafetyTraining
We’ve certified over 2.9 million people through our flexible online platform. Take a look at our courses for free and see why so many people choose ProTrainings >>>
#LearnCPR
#CPRSavesLives
#CPRTraining
#FirstAid
🧵 Despite recent legislation, many schools across the U.S. still don’t make
#CPR
training a standard part of their curriculum. Often, this is due to a lack of resources, CPR instructors, or high-quality online training.
#CPRSavesLives
#LearnCPR
#CPRTraining
Only 32% of
#CardiacArrest
victims receive help from a bystander. But why? This phenomenon is known as the bystander effect.
Take a look at this article to learn more about how to overcome the most common
#CPR
fears and misconceptions >>>
There are around 10,000 cardiac arrests in the workplace every single year in the United States. What’s worse, studies show that 50% of people can’t locate an
#AED
in their workplace.
Should all workplaces provide training to locate and use an AED? Let us know in the comments.
It was a wedding that no one would ever forget, as pastor Anthony Palmer suffered
#CardiacArrest
. He’s alive today thanks to Valeria Franco, a caterer who performed
#CPR
on him for nearly half an hour.
Take a look at the full story >>>
Pets are part of the family too, which means you don’t want to be caught unprepared if they need
#CPR
. While the basic idea is the same,
#PetCPR
differs from human CPR in some important ways.
Watch this video to learn the essentials from Dr. Bobbi Conner
At ProTrainings, we know that a CPR certification is more than a piece of paper. It’s the peace of mind that comes with knowing that you can help someone in need.
Learn more about what makes us different >>>
#cprtrainingcourse
#cprtrainingonline
In January, we trained our 2,500,000th rescuer. Become one of the 500,000 we’ll train in 2023 by getting you and your family members CPR certified during
#AmericanHeartMonth
.
You could be the difference that saves someone’s life.
#GetCPRCertified
#SaveALife
#CPR
is an invaluable tool to help save lives, but like any medical procedure, it has risks.
Read our recent blog to make yourself aware of CPR’s potential side effects and why it’s still worth doing in an emergency >>>
#CPRSavesLives
#LearnCPR
Did you know the
#CardiacArrest
survival rate inside a hospital is over double that of outside the hospital? That’s thanks in part to victims receiving
#CPR
immediately.
If you saw someone who needed help, are you confident that you could immediately jump in and perform CPR?
Choking — it can happen to anyone. If you had to rescue a choking victim, are you confident you’d know what to do?
Check out this video from our co-founder and CEO, Roy Shaw, where he demonstrates the right way to use
#CPR
when someone’s choking >>>
#Burns
can drastically vary in severity, and so do the treatments. In our recent blog, we show you the differences between different burn types and how to treat them. Check it out here >>>
#FirstAid
#SaveALife
John Horan and his wife, Andrea, were driving down the highway when suddenly, Andrea lost consciousness. She had no pulse.
Thanks to several good Samaritans who stopped to help, Andrea survived her
#CardiacArrest
.
@uchealth
has the full story >>>
Whether you're a small
#HomeHealth
agency or a large corporation, we have a solution for you. Our training courses are scalable to your needs, so you only pay for what you need.
Our team is ready to serve you! Get your free consultation >>>
Someone whose heart stops and doesn't resume beating will die.
#CPR
provides a temporary way to manually sustain a heart beat to give them the best chance of resuscitation – often doubling or tripling their chances of survival.
#CardiacArrest
#LearnCPR
#CPRSavesLives
Don't let mouth-to-mouth stop you from giving
#CPR
! Hands-only CPR still gives
#CardiacArrest
victims a far greater chance of survival than not taking action.
Roy Shaw, our co-founder and CEO, demonstrates hands-only CPR in this video >>>
Shawn Dunsmore learned
#CPR
at the YMCA, not knowing when he’d need it. 25 years later, when his wife experienced
#CardiacArrest
, he put those skills to the test.
Here's the story of how he saved her life, courtesy of
@3NewsNowOmaha
>>>
#CPRSavesLives
When injuries happen, are you confident you know what to do next? Our co-founder and CEO, Roy Shaw, shows you how to conduct a secondary survey — in other words, a head-to-toe exam of someone who’s been injured but is still conscious.
Watch now >>>
When is the right time to teach
#CPR
to kids? Many states now have it as a high school graduation requirement, but we believe that kids can benefit from learning it even earlier.
Do your kids know CPR? Let us know in the comments below.
#LearnCPR
#SaveALife
🧵 Every 40 seconds, someone has a stroke in the United States — more than 795,000 per year. For
#WorldStrokeDay
, we want to spread the word about the warning signs you should be aware of…
A mother holding her child who wasn’t breathing. That's the scene Officer Soren Osicka found less than 6 months after joining the force.
Find out what he did next, courtesy of
@WLWT
>>>
#CPRSavesLives
#FirstAid
#LearnCPR
When you have little ones, keeping common household poisons out of their reach is key to keeping them safe. In this video, our co-founder, Roy Shaw, shares his top tips to safely store your poison >>>
#ChildSafety
#HouseholdSafety
Scarlett was just 10 days old when she suddenly stopped breathing. Her guardian angel came in the form of a bystander who knew infant
#CPR
.
Take a look at the story of how Kourtney Newby saved Scarlett’s life, courtesy of
@FOX13News
>>>
#CPRSavesLives
What is a hero? Look no further than Hatfield, PA, where a local man is being honored as the newest “Hatfield Hero” after saving a bystander with CPR, despite being unfamiliar with it.
@NorthPennNow
has the full story >>>
#CPRSavesLives
#LearnCPR