First aid and CPR classes can look slightly intimidating at first. Lots of options with plenty of training. But which one is the best bang for your buck? Well, that depends on why you’re taking the training. In the workplace Many workplaces require first aid, CPR, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training. The exact requirements differ …
According to the American Heart Association, approximately 475,000 Americans suffer fatal heart attacks each year. Roughly 90 percent of those occurring outside a hospital are fatal. However, the survival rate increases dramatically if patients receive CPR. Unfortunately, many people lack CPR training. CPR is a proven, life-saving technique. It involves chest compressions to maintain blood …
When it comes to any activity, hobby or work-related, often the best way to learn is to go straight to the source and ask those with the most experience. That’s why we’ve asked four leaders in the world of technical diving to share their advice and guidance on issues that could benefit both beginners as …
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You read about a new piece of gear that you just have to have. It would be so much fun. You do some internet searches. You ask your dive buddies. You find the gear that will make you dive so much better. This will be great! So, you purchase the gear and try it. It …
I learned to dive many years ago (before dirt I think). My instructor at the time, Scott, insisted on our final two checkout dives being off of a boat in the ocean – because this was Wrightsville Beach, NC. North Carolina wreck diving was my goal and he wanted me to be prepared for it, …