Firefighters Use CPR to Save St. Petersburg Man After House Fire

Written by Benjamin RousseyUpdated October 2026 with additional details from the documented rescue and current CPR guidance. On the morning of November 25, 2011, an 89-year-old St. Petersburg man became trapped inside his burning home. Heavy fire had spread through the house. Smoke filled the rooms. Conditions were deteriorating rapidly. Inside was Charles “Luke” Davis. […]

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American Healthcare Institute Students: BLS CPR Classes in Tampa Bay

Updated October 2026 with current school and BLS certification information. If you are an American Healthcare Institute student in the Tampa Bay area and need CPR or BLS certification for school, clinical training, employment, or another healthcare requirement, In-Pulse CPR offers hands-on American Heart Association BLS Provider classes throughout the Tampa Bay region. One important […]

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Beach Safety: Lightning, Jellyfish, Sharks and First Aid

Written by Pearl SalkinUpdated September 2026 with current beach-safety and First Aid guidance. A day at the beach should be relaxing. But beaches also come with hazards that can turn a fun afternoon into an emergency very quickly. A little preparation, attention to the weather, and basic beach safety and First Aid knowledge can make […]

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Galen College of Nursing Students: BLS CPR Classes in Tampa Bay

Updated September 2026 with current Galen College of Nursing CPR requirements. Are you a Galen College of Nursing student in the Tampa Bay area who needs CPR certification for clinical requirements? In-Pulse CPR offers hands-on American Heart Association BLS Provider training at multiple class locations throughout the Tampa Bay area. What CPR Certification Does Galen […]

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An Angel on Wheels: Nurse Saves Fellow Triathlete With CPR and an AED

Updated September 2026 with additional details from contemporary news reports and current CPR information. Sometimes the person who saves a life just happens to be in the right place at exactly the right moment. On April 30, 2011, 37-year-old Teresa McCoy was competing in the Meek and Mighty Triathlon in St. Petersburg, Florida, part of […]

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Hillsborough Community College Nursing Students: BLS CPR Classes in Tampa

Updated September 2026 with current Hillsborough Community College program information. If you’re a Hillsborough Community College nursing or healthcare student who needs BLS CPR certification, In-Pulse CPR offers convenient American Heart Association BLS Provider classes throughout Tampa Bay. HCC’s current catalog specifically requires current CPR Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers for students entering its […]

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CPR Certification for CNAs in Florida

American Heart Association BLS CPR Classes for Certified Nursing Assistants If you are a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Florida and need CPR certification for work, school, clinicals, or a new position, In-Pulse CPR offers convenient American Heart Association BLS Provider classes at locations throughout Florida. Our classes are instructor-led, hands-on, and designed for healthcare […]

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USF Students: BLS CPR Certification in Tampa

Updated September 2026 with current University of South Florida program information. If you’re a University of South Florida student who needs BLS CPR certification, In-Pulse CPR offers convenient American Heart Association BLS Provider classes throughout the Tampa Bay area. We regularly train nursing students and other healthcare students who need current CPR certification for school, […]

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Florida’s Life-Saving Requirement: CPR Training in Public High Schools

Do Florida high school students need CPR training to graduate?Yes. Under Florida Statute §1003.453, students must receive CPR, AED, and first aid training during high school, typically in 9th and 11th grade. This includes hands-on practice. However, most schools do not provide an official certification card required for many jobs. 12th Grade Floridians need CPR […]

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Online CPR Classes Near Me? Why a Local Classroom CPR Class Is Usually the Better Choice in Tampa Bay

Taking an Online CPR vs an onsite class

Searching for “online CPR classes near me” is incredibly common. Whether you are a nursing student preparing for clinicals, a construction foreman managing workplace safety, or a childcare director keeping staff compliant, you need a solution that is fast, convenient, and universally accepted. However, when it comes to true CPR certification, choosing a 100% online […]

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How to Do CPR Chest Compressions the Right Way

CPR Chest Compression Technique: How to Push Hard, Push Fast, and Help Save a Life Sudden cardiac arrest does not usually give people much time to think. The tragedy that just happens… One moment, someone may be standing, talking, or sitting at the dinner table. The next, they collapse. They do not respond when you […]

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American Heart Association 2025 CPR Guidelines: What Changed and Why It Matters

By Peter J Klotunowitch  – Updated 2026 Cardiac arrest is still one of the leading causes of death in the United States. It can happen suddenly, often when an electrical problem in the heart causes it to stop pumping blood the way it should. When that happens, every minute counts. The person does not need […]

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Updated: The Nurse Shortage Is Real — And Florida Is Feeling It

Each year, National Nurses Week is observed from May 6 through May 12, honoring the birth of Florence Nightingale and celebrating the compassion, professionalism, and commitment that define nursing. These values remain the foundation of modern healthcare. Yet despite the respect and trust nurses earn, Florida continues to face a serious and growing nursing shortage. […]

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