50% of all deaths are due to cardiovascular disease. 60-70% of these deaths occur
before hospitalization.
A POPERLY TRAINED COMMUNITY IS THE BEST RESOURCE FOR SURVIVAL!
Accidental injuries, including choking and drowning, are the leading cause of death
in children and send over 16 Million kids a year to the emergency room!
75% of all cardiac arrests happen in people's homes.
Cardiac arrest occurs twice as frequently with men as than with women.
CPR was invented in 1960, although as early as 3000BC, Mayan hieroglyphics show
forms of artificial resuscitation!
There has never been a documented case of HIV transmitted by mouth-to-mouth CPR.
Do you know how to properly care for a nosebleed?
Pinch nostrils together and lean slightly forward.
Note: Leaning backwards can send blood into the sinuses (causing
infection) or into the stomach (causing vomiting).
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OSHA's mission is to assure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and
enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing
partnerships; and encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health.
Share this experience with someone! Have fun and learn some life saving skills. We make extrodinary heroes from ordinary people every day. Bring a loved one, friend, co-worker or a group. Ask us about our multi-student discount.
Training for your organization is easy with VRTC. Your organization and your families are important to us too. We are flexible with schedules and locations. You can receive your training at a location that is convient to you. Our facility is also available for your instructional needs. Ask us about our multi-student discount.
CPR training is a great opportunity for PTA's, Scouts, Churches, Health Clubs, Day Care's or any other group to use as a fundraiser. No buying or selling and it is a great service to offer to your staff, membership and the community and at the same time raise funds for your group's projects.