A collection of tributes to the everyday heroes that help make our lives safe. If you haven't recently taken a CPR class we urge you to do so. Click on "Class Calendar" above for your state's classes locations and times.

  • A Tribute to Paramedics: Everyday Heroes on the Front Lines July 30, 2025Pamela Arsena
    Written by Pamela Arsena & Troy Bowman Honoring the everyday heroes of emergency care—this tribute to paramedics highlights their life-saving role, especially in CPR, and the impact they make on our communities.   When seconds make the difference between life and death, paramedics are the first ones we count on. These courageous professionals arrive swiftly at the scene ...
  • Updated Girl Scout Safety Guidelines Provide Checklist for Numerous Activities September 20, 2022Mary Hall
    For years Girl Scouting has been providing girls in kindergarten through high school an opportunity to meet new people, experience new things, and provide community service in a fun and, most importantly, safe environment. Troop leaders are required to complete several hours of training before taking charge of a troop. Once a troop is formed, ...
  • Students Rally for CPR Requirements September 25, 2019Laura Crider
    We all know that children are the future of our country and our world. Too often, we hear about the negative things that young people are doing, but a group of students in NJ are leading the way when it comes to prioritizing CPR training.   Christian Ventura founded the High School Association of Medical Engineers and ...
  • History of Nursing July 14, 2011Carin Mangimeli
    The formal somewhat standardized training of nurses can be traced as far as the third and fourth century Roman Empire’s Christian courtesans provided houses for the poor, sick, injured and homeless while women slaves provided nursing services.
  • Sharing a common goal July 14, 2011Anonymous
    National recognized organizations…to teach, to train, to serve
  • Nursing Shortages May 23, 2011Troy Bowman
    The nursing shortage has many bad side effects in the medical community. It increases the number of hours nurses have to work. The increase of hours makes nurses feel highly stressed which in turn in some cases may lead to them not getting to spend time with their loved ones.

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