Why Certified CPR Specialists Are the Lifeblood of Our Communities
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- CPR Certification by the Numbers:
- Over 350,000 annual out-of-hospital cardiac arrests.
- Survival rates jump from ~10% to ~40% with trained bystanders.
- 70% of workplaces require annual recertification.
- Impact & Reach:
- CPR-trained teachers saved over 5,000 students in a decade.
- 80% of community centers need more certified staff.
History of CPR in America
From 1960s experiments to today's blended learning—CPR has transformed over decades.