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The American Academy of #CPR and #FirstAid, Inc. provides online, easy to understand #CPR training and certification.

Joined June 2012
“Your natural tendency to be more of a morning person or night person is sometimes called your chronotype. Sometimes people refer to chronotypes in animal terms . . . but there is no real scientific connection between these labels and human sleep phases.” bit.ly/38OoTbk
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#FirstAidTip ⛑ Cooling a burn quickly is vital to prevent further damage to tissue. The best way to cool a burn is running water! Putting anything else on a burn (such as butter, toothpaste, etc.) will not be as effective in removing heat and stopping the burning process.
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AACPR provides free online classes and courses that cover steps in caring for adults and children so you can deliver efficient and effective care. Expert knowledge in #CPR and #FirstAid is right at your fingertips. onlinecprcertification.net/
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MYTH: A stopped heart can be restarted with a defibrillator shock. TRUTH: Once a heart has stopped beating, it can no longer be restarted. #AED #Mythbuster
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“A simple and free test of your heart health is as close as your nearest high-rise building. Researchers from Spain say that being able to climb four flights of stairs in under a minute is an accurate indicator of good cardiac health.” bit.ly/34UcfGP #CardiacHealth
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AACPR offers discounted prices for institutions who like to improve the safety in their workplace. In addition to two-year CPR certification courses, AACPR also offers free basic life support, first aid, infant & child CPR, & bloodborne pathogen courses online.
Fast Fact ✔️ Ventricular fibrillation (VF) is present in almost 90% of adult #cardiacarrest. The only way to stop #VF is with a #defibrillator.
#CPR training is important. It can save your life, your children’s lives, your parents’ lives, or even a stranger’s life. Learning the basics can be empowering, and it is something you will remember throughout your lifetime. Get certified at onlinecprcertification.net.
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Are you someone who will go out of their way to help others? #HelpingOthers
Planning healthy meals isn’t difficult. It just takes a bit of practice and time. Ideally, each meal and snack should contain some protein, fiber, complex carbohydrates, and a little bit of healthy fat. #MealPlan #Nutrition
“The special bond between dogs and their owners may, at times, be a bit too special . . . According to this research, the owners of dogs with diabetes are more likely to acquire type 2 diabetes themselves.” Read more: bit.ly/3pA8Wwm #DogLovers #Diabetes