May 1, 2024
Updated May 11, 2025
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, commonly known as CPR, is an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating. Immediate CPR can double or even triple chances of survival after cardiac arrest. It involves a combination of chest compressions and, in many cases, rescue breaths to help circulate oxygenated blood to vital organs, particularly the brain, until professional medical help arrives or the heart can be restarted. Understanding CPR is not just for medical professionals; it's a valuable skill for anyone, as a cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time.
The ability to perform CPR can be empowering. Knowing that you possess the skills to potentially save a life in a critical situation can be incredibly rewarding. Furthermore, CPR certification is often a prerequisite or a highly valued qualification in a wide array of professions, extending beyond healthcare into fields like education, childcare, and public safety. This can open up new career avenues or enhance your existing professional standing.
What is CPR?
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Reading list
We've selected 12 books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
CPR.
Is designed for professional rescuers, such as firefighters, paramedics, and police officers. It covers all of the latest CPR guidelines, as well as how to use advanced airway management techniques.
Is designed for healthcare professionals who need to be certified in CPR. It covers all of the latest CPR guidelines, as well as how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Is written for laypeople who want to learn how to perform CPR and first aid. It is easy to read and understand, and it covers all of the essential information.
Is designed for workplaces that want to train their employees in CPR and first aid. It covers all of the latest CPR guidelines, as well as how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Is designed for people with disabilities who want to learn how to perform CPR. It covers all of the essential information, including how to check for breathing and how to give rescue breaths.
Is designed for teachers and school staff. It covers all of the essential information, including how to check for breathing and how to give rescue breaths.
Is designed for parents and caregivers who want to learn how to perform CPR and first aid on children and infants. It covers all of the essential information, including how to check for breathing and how to give rescue breaths.
Is designed for employers and employees. It covers all of the essential information, including how to check for breathing and how to give rescue breaths.
Is designed for pet owners who want to learn how to perform CPR on their pets. It covers all of the essential information, including how to check for breathing and how to give rescue breaths.
Is designed for people who work with the elderly or who have elderly loved ones. It covers all of the essential information, including how to check for breathing and how to give rescue breaths.
Is designed for people who spend time in the wilderness, such as hikers, campers, and hunters. It covers all of the basic first aid and CPR skills, as well as how to deal with wilderness emergencies.
Is designed for pregnant women and their partners. It covers all of the essential information, including how to check for breathing and how to give rescue breaths.
For more information about how these books relate to this course, visit:
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