In A Heartbeat

Summary: Training in CPR, BLS, First Aid and AED usage, whether for personal or professional reasons, is now available in and around the Gwinnett County region. All classes are approved by the American Heart Association and National Safety Council, and provided by CPR Gwinnett.

Lawrenceville, GA — November 4, 2014 — John Marvel is a man who understands the value of CPR training. He was in good shape for a 52 year old. He exercised consistently and had his blood pressure and cholesterol under control. Then one day in 2009 he collapsed during a workout at his workplace fitness center. Marvel went into full cardiac arrest, but was kept alive with the help of bystanders trained in CPR until emergency personnel arrived and took over.

John Marvel’s story was recently featured on the American Heart Association website as a survivor story. He had a triple bypass and went back to work only because of bystanders who were trained in CPR.

Becoming a victim isn’t just a risk for the middle-aged population. According to the National Safety Council, choking is a leading cause of death among infants. These deaths are often preventable by those who undertook CPR and first aid training. “It’s a common-sense step that anyone can take,” said Tracey , certified CPR instructor. “It’s not just for saving lives, it’s also gives you a sense of personal and social responsibility.”

Corporations can benefit from the team-building and safety improvements provided by CPR and first aid training as well. Medical emergencies and “on the job” accidents cost US companies billions per year in lost wages, health care expenses, lawsuits and workers’ compensation claims. Empowering workers to create a safer workplace through training not only sends the message that you care about your workers, it also increases workplace morale.

Getting that training is now easier than ever before, thanks to CPR Gwinnett, a professional training organization based in Lawrenceville, Georgia. CPR Gwinnett provides training at their own offices, at corporate client offices, or through online courses available on the AHA.org website. Courses include CPR, First Aid, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Basic Life Support (BLS) training classes that have been developed or approved by the American Heart Association and the National Safety Council.

Any individual or company interested in training or certification classes, either on-site or at the CPR Gwinnett office can visit the CPR Gwinnett website, http://www.cprgwinnett.com/ or call 678-278-8396 for more information.

About CPR Gwinnett

CPR Gwinnett launched in July of 2014 with the goal of helping people and companies save lives through appropriate first responder training programs. All instructors are trained according to the 2010 guidelines and are authorized to issue certifications to students.

Contact

Tracey

Website Address: http://www.cprgwinnett.com

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