ASHI vs. AHA BLS Certification: Which One Do Employers Actually Accept?
If you're renewing your Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, you've probably run into two different names: ASHI and AHA. Both appear on legitimate BLS cards, both teach the same lifesaving skills — and yet a lot of healthcare workers aren't sure which one their employer...
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Mark Barbee
Free 2025 ACLS Study Guide for Healthcare Providers Preparing for Renewal
Preparing for an upcoming ACLS renewal class can feel stressful, especially if it has been a while since your last certification. Many healthcare providers understand the importance of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, but they may not know exactly where to start when it is time...
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Mark Barbee
The Top 5 Benefits of On-Site Group CPR Training for Your Dental Practice
As a dental professional, you understand that patient safety is your top priority. While you work daily to prevent emergencies, you also know they can happen. A patient having an unexpected reaction to anesthesia, a pre-existing medical condition flaring up, or a sudden cardiac event—your...
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Mark Barbee
Yes, you can renew your CPR online.
Renewing Basic Life Support (BLS) certification online can offer several advantages compared to traditional in-person renewal courses. Here are some benefits: Convenience: Online BLS renewal courses provide flexibility, allowing individuals to complete the training at their own pace and in the comfort of their own...
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Mark Barbee
5 Reasons to renew your BLS CPR certification today!
Here are five reasons why healthcare providers should renew their Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification. Patient Safety: Renewing BLS CPR certification ensures that healthcare providers are well-prepared to respond effectively in life-threatening situations, ultimately improving patient safety and outcomes. Updated Guidelines: CPR guidelines evolve...
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Mark Barbee
BLS CPR and AED
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are an essential tool in Basic Life Support (BLS) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). When a person experiences cardiac arrest, an AED can help to restore the heart's normal rhythm, increasing their chances of survival. To understand the importance of AEDs in BLS CPR,...
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Mark Barbee
ACLS for CRNAs
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is a crucial skill set for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). The primary objective of ACLS is to provide immediate, effective treatment in the event of a cardiac arrest, thereby increasing the patient's chance of survival. As a CRNA, one is...
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Mark Barbee
Is BLS the Same as CPR and First Aid?
If you are looking to get a life-saving certification, there are different courses you will need to take. The courses will depend on whether you are a healthcare professional or not. Different life-saving courses include CPR, first aid, and BLS. Read on to find out...
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Mark Barbee
Why Did the Steps of CPR Change from A-B-C TO C-A-B
A person can have a cardiac arrest at any time. Approximately 383,000 cardiac arrests occur outside the hospital. Eighty-eight percent of these attacks happen at home. Most victims of cardiac arrests do not have underlying conditions like heart disease or high blood pressure. You are more...
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Mark Barbee
What Can New Changes for 2020 Bring to ACLS and PALS
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) builds on the techniques used in basic life support in order to prevent a person from going into cardiac arrest.[1] This medical training builds upon years of scientific research, with the goal of helping people in a life-threatening situation have...
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Mark Barbee