Ocala CPR training Classes

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This class is open to the public and is held one a month at:

Rasmussen College Ocala Campus
4755 SW 46th Court
Ocala, FL 34474

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

At In-Pulse CPR we take pride in our quality of teaching. We use the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment to provide for an interactive, experiential learning environment. We make sure that each student leaves the classroom feeling confident in the skills they gained.

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Recent Reviews from those who have attended an In-Pulse CPR training course with In-Pulse CPR:

  • Great Class!  Very fun!
  • Instructor was awesome.  She made the concepts understandable and easy to apply.  I feared CPR class before.  This was terrific!
  • It was a great class.  I enjoyed it and learned a lot.
  • The instructor was excellent.  She presented well and really knows what she is presenting.
  • Thanks for your excellent teaching.  It was rewarding.
  • Very funny and entertaining instructor!  Easy to understand.
  • I liked the added humor to the course.  It made it more interesting.
  • True life stories made the course enjoyable

If you have recently attended a CPR class with In-Pulse CPR we want to hear from you.  Please post your comments below:

KNOW YOUR RISKS, WOMEN !

Did you know that more women then men die every year from heart disease?  It’s true.  More than 430,000 women die yearly due to cardiovascular disease.   Though men, too, suffer from heart attacks, women are more likely to die (more…)

The Ever-Changing Science of Healthcare

Written by Melanie Pinette

Healthcare is a broad ever-changing science that will forever surprise us with new and improved life-saving procedures, devices, and medicines. We all wish to one day find the ‘Fountain of Youth’, but in reality, it’s the brilliant individuals in the health and science fields that are always hard at work to find the latest and greatest measures to prolong the human life. Think back to just over 50 yrs ago… Polio was one of the most fear diseases of all times, Malaria killed more than 800,000 people (mostly children) every year, and laser eye surgery wasn’t even a futuristic endeavor yet. Today, we are not only at the brink of being able to detect early signs of Alzheimer’s Disease (which used to only be found after death), but are feverishly working on cures for Cancer, and finding ways to turn stem cells into fresh, healthy  heart cells, liver cells, brain cells…etc.

So when it comes to CPR, we have to expect changes to transpire as healthcare finds new breakthroughs around every corner. As I’m sure most of you have heard, the American Heart Association (AHA) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) has recently released a new order for CPR. For over 40 years, CPR has emphasized the ‘A-B-C’ order in which people were instructed to open the victims airway, breath into the victims mouth with nose pinched, and then give chest compressions. For multiple reasons, the order has now changed from A-B-C (airway-breathing-compressions) to C-A-B (compressions-airway-breathing). The previous approach was causing significant delays in starting chest compressions which are extremely important in keeping oxygen-rich blood circulating throughout the body. All victims in cardiac arrest need chest compressions immediately. In the first few minutes of an arrest, the victim will have enough oxygen remaining in their lungs and bloodstream to supply the heart and brain with, as long as compressions are not prolonged. Research has shown that rescuers who started CPR with opening the airway took 30 seconds longer to begin chest compressions. Those few seconds can mean the difference between life and death.

Over 350,000 Americans suffer from cardiac related issues every year. Sudden cardiac arrests claim hundreds of thousands of those lives, which breaks down to less than 5% survive. Although CPR is being taught, many people have neglected to perform it due to sanitary reasons. When they see a complete stranger collapse, most people don’t want to start mouth to mouth. With the new changes, Hands-Only CPR is much simpler and less intimidating: Call 911 and push hard and fast on the center of the chest until professional help or an AED arrives. We can all make a difference in someones life, and I’m sure if your loved one needed immediate medical attention, you wouldn’t want people to turn away. Science Daily published recent studies that showed while the percentage of bystanders administering CPR increased only slightly over the past four years, of those that did choose to help, 77 percent opted for chest compressions without mouth-to-mouth breathing instead of standard CPR. Before, that number was only 16 percent.. Those numbers are staggering. If we can get the word out, and get people educated on the correct ways to perform CPR, the survival rates will remarkably improve!

An Innocent Child

Written by Melanie Pinette

Love is one of the strongest human emotions. Especially that between a parent and child. When you ask any mom or dad what their favorite thing about being a parent is, with a warm smile, they will give you a list a mile long. Then there are those times when you make a quick stop at the store to pick up milk and your toddler decides to have a complete and total melt-down because he just can’t understand why a ring-pop before nap-time isn’t such a good idea. No matter what stressful situation arises, one thing is for sure… “We wouldn’t trade them for the world!”. Every parent imagines what a strong, hardworking, successful man their son will grow up to be. Or what a beautiful, educated young woman their daughter will become. We do our best to teach them right from wrong, instill good moral values, and most importantly, protect them from the harsh dangers of this ever-changing world. When I was a kid, we rode in the back of pickup trucks (seat belts were just a cosmetic feature on vehicles… who used them anyway?), bicycles helmets were about as common as three-legged birds, and when the street lights came on, we knew it was time to go home. Now, we make sure our child has a helmet, knee-pads, elbow-pads, wrist guards, mouth guard, face shield, and body armor before heading out to ride their bike in the driveway! Well, maybe not that much, but we do try our hardest to never let them get hurt. I’m not saying that’s a bad thing, but when it comes to the most important protection of all, most parents fall short. When people think of CPR, they think of the movies… “It’ll never happen to me” or “I can do CPR… I’ve seen it done so many times on T.V!“. Life is so precious, and can be gone in the blink of an eye. In 1995 I lost my son to SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). As the saying goes, “A parent should never have to bury their child”. To lose a child is something that causes the most indescribable pain a human being can feel, both physically and mentally. Some people never recover, while others use it to gain strength. Watching the dedicated medics and firefighters perform CPR on my baby and do everything within their power to try and save him, made me have a new found respect for these courageous individuals. Years later, and after much soul searching, I finally decided to go back to school and become an EMT. After graduating, I was scanning the classifieds for jobs and came across In-Pulse CPR. They were looking for instructors and assistants. That was the perfect way of turning my tragedy into a tool to educate people on the importance of this life saving procedure. I met with Troy Bowman, and was hired on the spot. Although I am only an assistant at the time, I am soon going to be trained and certified as an instructor.

One of the first things I ask when I meet any new parents is, “Are you certified in infant CPR?”. Most of them reply with, “Well, I’m not certified, but I’m sure I could do it if I had to”. It breaks my heart to think that people assume it’s as easy as 1..2..3. I can’t stress enough how important this skill is! Obviously, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to perform CPR, but knowing the different techniques between infant, adolescence and adult, and doing it correctly can mean the difference between life and death. In-Pulse CPR is a great company with a truly dedicated staff. We will work with you to not only make sure you know the proper steps to take, but to fully understand the mechanics of what you’re doing. Please take a moment to see when and where the classes are being held. This small investment could one day save your loved one’s life!

Tribute to Paramedics

Written by Pamela Arsena

Paramedics are the first line of defense when something has gone terribly wrong.  They often see us in our worst hour and often times save the day.  They work tiredly behind the scenes providing life saving medical attention to people in their time of need.  Often times the work of a paramedic often goes unnoticed but they still continue to save us day after day while not receiving the credit and recognition they deserve.

It takes many good qualities to be a paramedic and at the top of that list is a desire to help.  Paramedics have the desire to help people when it really counts and the help they provide is unconditional.  They do not care about your past or who you are now; their focus is solely on saving a life. They expect nothing in return and no matter how bad things may be in their lives they always put the people they are assisting first.  They truly define the word selfless.

Another quality of a paramedic is compassion.  They often times will be our support system when a crisis happens.  They will hold our hand and assure us things will be okay even when we feel that our world is crashing in.  These compassionate soles are truly angels in disguise

Paramedics also have the strength to see people at their worst day in and day out knowing that not everyone can be saved.  They do this with a quiet strength, perseverance and courage that most of us would find hard to understand.

In such times of tragedy and chaos paramedics calmly provide medical care and attention to those in need while not asking for a thank you or praise.  Paramedics really are the true hero’s of society who deserve great honor and praise for a job well done.

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At In-Pulse CPR, we take pride in our quality of teaching. We use the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment to provide for an interactive, experiential learning environment. We make sure that each student leaves the classroom feeling confident in the skills they gained.

Click here to View our Class Calendar

Recent Reviews from those who have attended an In-Pulse CPR training class

  • I liked how it wasn’t just teaching, it was interacting.
  • Instructor was awesome!  She communicated very clearly.
  • Well presented materials – feel more prepared & informed about emergency situations.
  • Instructors personal experiences shared made this easier to understand and remember.
  • Very Informative and interesting course in an informal setting.
  • So easy to understand an apply!
  • Instructor made things fun & easy to understand.  She was great!
  • Better than any other class I have ever attended.  Very helpful, informative.  I feel confident & ready.
  • Very enjoyable presentation style.
  • I loved how the instructor explained things in a way I could understand.

If you have recently attended a CPR class with In-Pulse CPR we want to hear from you.  Please post your comments below:

CPR: A Hands-on Approach

By Karen Helm

They can plant a seed, gather a harvest and nourish your body. Others have used them to tell a story, fill the air with music or bring a child into the world. Our hands have been known to accomplish many things, but the greatest, is saving a life.

Over 600 times per day sudden cardiac death occurs from coronary heart disease in the United States. Studies continually show that the immediate response from a bystander who gives Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) greatly increases the survival rate.

The American Heart Association (AHA) encourages the general public to be prepared during an emergency, but finding available and convenient training can sometimes be difficult. Mollie Bowman, nurse and owner of In-Pulse CPR, has found a way to combine her love for teaching along with her 25-year knowledge of the healthcare system. Her businesses are currently located in Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Florida.

Bowman, who has taken a CPR class every one-two years since she was 16, found that she would leave many of those classes feeling overwhelmed, hoping she would recall all the steps necessary in an emergency. Fear and the many changes in CPR training over the years can be immobilizing.

According to Bowman, people still have the “it could never happen to me attitude,” or think that it would be too hard to learn. Following her dream to take the fear out of training, Bowman started her business in her hometown of Minneapolis.

“Everyone truly needs to learn CPR,” said Bowman, “and with the new guidelines it is easier for the lay person to learn.” The media is also bringing awareness to the general public, due to the recent deaths of several high school athletes. With the new AHA changes, Bowman hopes this will greatly improve the public’s desire to be prepared.

For centuries people have been researching and improving the techniques. Since the 1700s doctors have realized the necessity of getting oxygen into the blood when a person’s heart stops. They used anything from fireplace bellows, rolling a person over a barrel, to hanging a person upside down.

But it was James Elam and Peter Safar that invented mouth-to-mouth resuscitation in 1956. This later was combined with chest compressions and became known as CPR.

These procedures were originally used only by those in the health profession, but it was the Red Cross and other agencies that helped establish training and performance standards.

Gone are the days where you need to give two breaths to five compressions. The ratio has continued to increase from two and 10, to two and 15, and now is at two and 30 giving 100 compressions a minute. Research has now shown that for an adult the compressions are the most important. So, if you feel squeamish about putting your mouth on a complete stranger, don’t.

You can now even purchase one-way mouth guards in small pocket size. They fit conveniently in any purse, briefcase or pocket. Larger sizes can even be stored in your glove compartment. These can be purchased from your local drug stores or found online for under $20.

So what do you learn in a typical class today? According to Carol Theis, an AHA trained instructor, classes are not difficult. She believes if she can do it anyone can.

An average class is approximately four hours. These classes help you to become familiar with the symptoms of heart attacks, strokes and choking. They then equip you with the information of what to do in an emergency. Theis said, “You always hope you will never have to perform CPR, but if you do, you will have learned the skills that will enable you to possibly save a life.”

Even calling 911 is easier these days because of cell phones. No matter where you are, either you or someone in the crowd is likely to be carrying a phone with them.

Still, one of the most common concerns about helping is what if something goes wrong? The Good Samaritan Law was passed to protect the bystander who decides to render aid in an emergency. You can now choose to assist the injured without fear of being sued for wrongdoing.

But, you have to remember that every person has the right to refuse treatment. In that case you may still call 911 but you may not interfere. Once the victim is unconscious, they have now given what is called implied consent and the Good Samaritan can step in.

Bowman wants everyone to feel confident that when they leave class they could use CPR if needed. She has made it her mission to put her hands to good use. “When something makes sense people aren’t as afraid to use it.”

CPR can save lives, anyone can do it, and the only requirement needed, is a pair of hands. Is someone you know worth it?

Contact your local AHA at www.americanheart.org to find a class near you.

About us:  In-Pulse CPR currently offers American Heart CPR training classes across Minneapolis and St Paul Minnesota, Harrisburg Pennsylvania, Tampa Florida and Atlanta Georgia.  Please follow links to view public class calendar for your area.

Lowering your Cholesterol

Written by Carin Mangimeli

Tips for Lowering your Cholesterol

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In-Pulse CPR is Now Offering CPR Training Classes at 7 Metro Locations in Tampa FL Area

Online PR News – 06-January-2011 –In-Pulse CPR is excited to announce the start of CPR training classes within the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Public class locations include Temple Terrace, Lakeland, East Tampa, North Tampa, Brandon, Clearwater, Oldsmar and others. Classes are offered to the general public as well as private group classes for businesses.

Certifications include Heart Saver CPR/AED. This class is most often taken by day care providers, teachers, personal or fitness trainers, church employees, and blue collar workers.

Their most commonly requested certification, says spokesman for the company, is the BLS for the Healthcare Professional. This certification is most often taken by those entering a health care field or currently working in it such as nurses and dental workers.

Both the Heart Saver CPR/AED and the BLS for the Healthcare Provider certification can be completed in a single four hour class. All classes include adult, infant and child CPR, AED training, and severe choking emergencies. Additional certifications available include Basic First Aid and OSHA required Bloodborne Pathogens.

Students successfully completing a course receive a two-year certification from the American Heart Association. The fee for each course varies. Registration can be completed online by visiting the company’s web site inpulsecpr.com.com or by contacting them via phone at (813) 343-4024.

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At In-Pulse CPR we take pride in our quality of teaching. We use the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment to provide for an interactive, experiential learning environment. We make sure that each student leaves the classroom feeling confident in the skills they gained.  You might find a less expensive class.  We guarantee you that our classes wont put you to sleep!

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Recent Reviews from those who have attended an In-Pulse CPR training class in Tampa, FL and surrounding areas:

  • I hope to use Mollie for all future certifications.  She was a great instructor
  • Instructor was able to explain everything clearly
  • Very thorough, will recommend to other clinics
  • Great and so informative.  Best course I’ve taken.
  • The demonstrations, information and presentation was excellent.
  • Least boring CPR class I’ve ever taken.  Enjoyed this recert!
  • Very good course.  I would recommend it to my peers.
  • This by far was the best CPR class that I have ever taken!
  • Instructor make the topics very interesting & pertinent.  The best CPR class I have ever attended.
  • Good learning experience – clear instruction
  • Very relaxed & informative class.
  • Very personable and made me feel comfortable.
  • The instructor was very up to date on material & funny & interesting to keep the class involved.
  • Best CPR course I have taken.  Instructor was humorous.
  • I have been taking CPR classes since 1976 & I learned more in this class than any other.
  • Personal stories and examples helped me remember more information.

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Use of any advise on this site is purely at your own risk.  The information supplied is designed to accompany CPR and first aid training not to replace.  In-Pulse CPR, Inc disclaims any liability for losses you incur as a result of inaccuracy of the information provided on this website.  Information on this site is for education, supplemental to examination by and advice of medical professionals.   Any information regarding first aid treatments is not meant to replace the advice of medical professionals including physicians, paramedics, emergency room attendants, nurses or other licensed medical personnel.