CPR and First Aid

CPR and First Aid

When we think of all that we may need in order to survive an emergency situation our minds immediately go to things like food, water, shelter, a firearm and extra ammo, a good knife, fire starting supplies, a backup supply of our prescription medications (if we take them), a first aid kit and etc. 

We all have our bug-out-bags, get home kits, an emergency travel kit and we have a first aid kit. 

The question is, though, are we properly educated in the use of the first aid kit? Can make proper use of the supplies we have? And what about CPR? In an emergency setting could you perform CPR or even provide proper first aid?

I have been working in emergency prep for quite some time. Again and again I have seen people try to get small groups together to go and learn (and get certified in) first aid and CPR. These attempts most always fail. The reason, I think, they fail to get people involved is that it takes time for people to plan to go to the training sessions, you have to schedule an ordinarily busy day around it. People normally have so much time dedicated to work, home, and being a parent that anything that changes a delicately balanced schedule is an intrusion. 

I have a solution to this problem for you. 

You can learn, and get certified in CPR and First Aid online! 

For as little as $17.95 you can take an online course at your convenience. These courses are all over the web. Simply Google "Online CPR Certification" and take your pick. If you want my pick here it is. Online CPR and First Aid Certification 

If you have the time or you are inclined to do so the American Red Cross offers Classroom based CPR and First Aid certification Classes. You can go to their website and find and join a class The American Red Cross

 However you do it I strongly encourage everyone to take the time to learn these basic life saving skills.