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Did you know Good Samaritan laws protect bystanders who perform CPR?

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In an earlier blog post, we discussed some of the common reasons that bystanders don’t perform CPR when they encounter someone in cardiac arrest. The reasons given include fear of causing additional harm and of touching a person inappropriately. Another common reason is the fear of legal action should something go wrong.

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According to new research, that fear isn’t really justified. There are very few lawsuits ever filed in connection with performing CPR. In fact, the failure to perform CPR has led to significantly more legal action.

Good Samaritan Laws Protect Bystanders

Every state in the U.S., including Minnesota, has some form of a “Good Samaritan” law. These laws offer legal protection to people who provide reasonable assistance if they believe someone is injured or in danger. This is one of the primary reasons that people who perform bystander CPR are not very likely to be brought to court, and if they are, that they will be protected. Everyone should call 9-1-1 and give help to the best of their ability.

Ultimately, the best way to avoid any apprehension or fear over performing bystander CPR is to take a CPR training course! All of these barriers to act are comprehensively covered to help you feel prepared in case of an emergency. Sign up today and be ready if and when the need arises.

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HeartCert CPR is your trusted training partner for CPR, ACLS, PAL, EMR and First Aid in the Twin Cities and throughout Minnesota. We now offer online, night and weekend classes to fit your busy schedule!

HeartCert offers a variety of courses, including CPR/AED/First Aid and CPR/AED, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Emergency Medical Responder – First Responder (EMR). Courses and certifications from both the American Heart Association and American Red Cross are available.

Find your CPR class at any of our convenient Twin Cities locations, including our new headquarters, HeartCert CPR Eagan.

Why Don’t Bystanders Perform CPR?

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In the United States, more than 325,000 people go into cardiac arrest outside of a medical setting every year. When those people receive CPR immediately, their odds of survival are more than doubled. The likelihood that they won’t suffer brain damage or other lasting harm increases significantly as well. So why don’t more bystanders perform CPR on people who are in need?

Bystanders Fear Causing Additional Injury

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In a new study, researchers asked 677 people about barriers to performing bystander CPR. The primary reason for inaction was a concern about causing additional injury to a patient, especially if that patient was elderly, female or adolescent. The second most common reason was a lack of CPR training and ability.

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An additional reason given was fear of exposing a patient or being perceived as touching a patient inappropriately. Overall, women are 27 percent less likely than men to receive CPR from a bystander.

Of the 677 people surveyed, fewer than 65 percent of respondents said that they would be “extremely likely” or “moderately likely” to perform CPR. It is clear, from these results, that additional CPR education and training is key to ensuring that more bystanders perform CPR.

A CPR Course Could Save a Life

Register for an American Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR/AED certification course with HeartCert today, and you could save a life tomorrow.

HeartCert CPR is your trusted training partner for First Aid and CPR in the Twin Cities and throughout Minnesota. We now offer online, night and weekend classes to fit your busy schedule!

HeartCert offers a variety of courses, including CPR/AED/First Aid and CPR/AED, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Emergency Medical Responder – First Responder (EMR). Courses and certifications from both the American Heart Association and American Red Cross are available.

Find your CPR class at any of our convenient Twin Cities locations, including our new headquarters, HeartCert CPR Eagan.

HeartCert CPR to Offer Red Cross CPR Classes

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HeartCert CPR is proud to announce that it will now offer American Red Cross CPR certification courses, in addition to current American Heart Association offerings, at all of its locations. These new courses will allow HeartCert to reach an even broader audience, and work with another highly reputable organization to train more people in the life-saving skills of CPR.

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The American Red Cross uses the latest science and preferred techniques to create engaging, informative courses. These courses offer increased flexibility and class options, including review courses and challenge (or test-out) courses for experienced providers. 

In addition, this Red Cross partnership will allow HeartCert to offer an increased number of blended course options. Blended courses reduce in-classroom time by having participants do some online coursework before class. This leads to shorter and more convenient class options for both community and on-site certification courses. Certification card processes will also be faster and easier for participants to receive certifications after the course.

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American Red Cross courses, like American Heart Association classes, are nationally accredited. Certifications are accepted – and often preferred – by most employers. The Red Cross was recently approved and accepted to offer Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) training equivalent to that of the American Heart Association for those needing advanced certification courses.

These new CPR course options will be offered in addition to our existing American Heart Association certification courses. HeartCert will soon be adding additional class options for all course types.

HeartCert is proud to work with both of these highly reputable organizations to train and educate students on CPR, AED, BLS, ACLS, PALS and other life-saving skills throughout Minneapolis, St. Paul and the surrounding areas. By offering Red Cross certification courses, HeartCert is able to maintain our competitive pricing while providing more options to our students.

Ready to book an American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR certification course? Find a class near you today.

HeartCert CPR is your trusted training partner for First Aid and CPR in the Twin Cities and throughout Minnesota. We now offer online, night and weekend classes to fit your busy schedule!

HeartCert offers a variety of courses, including CPR/AED/First Aid and CPR/AED, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Emergency Medical Responder – First Responder (EMR). Courses and certifications from both the American Heart Association and American Red Cross are available.

Find your CPR class at any of our convenient Twin Cities locations, including our new headquarters, HeartCert CPR Eagan.

Notice: American Heart Association Course Completion Card Price Increase

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The American Heart Association informed us that beginning October 2017, the retail price of all AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED, CPR AED, First Aid and Pediatric First Aid CPR AED student course completion cards/eCards will be increased. This will affect anyone taking a

Heartsaver (lay responder) course after October 2017. This change will occur nation-wide and impact every American Heart Association Heartsaver course. The course curriculum will remain the same, and will continue to adhere to the 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC.

While cards/eCards will have an increase in cost, the suggested retail price of all related online courses will be reduced. According to the AHA, the shift is designed to make the student workbooks more accessible as a valuable reference tool before, during, and after training as required by the AHA Program Administration Manual.

You will not need to take any extra steps when signing up for classes. We wanted to inform you of this change so you will be aware of the cost when signing up for classes. If you have any questions about this change or need help planning your courses, please contact us.

Even at the increased cost, AHA classes are the best value for your dollar. We offer superior customer service, the most offerings and locations of all AHA providers in the state, certification expiration tracking and have an outstanding BBB accredited A+ rated team of instructors. We’ll continue to provide you excellent classes at competitive prices.  

HeartCert CPR is your trusted training partner for First Aid and CPR in Minnesota. Find your CPR Class, PALS Class, BLS Class or ACLS Class at any of our Minnesota locations:

We also partner with Duluth, Mankato, Rochester, Appleton and Anchorage for select classes.

HeartCert Comes to Rochester and St. Cloud

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We’re excited to announce that we’ve recently added two new locations for you to take classes. HeartCert is now offering First Aid/CPR classes in both Rochester and St. Cloud. 

Our New Locations:

Rochester

Our St. Cloud classes are offered at First Steps Training Room 3091 25th St. NW

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St. Cloud

Our St. Cloud classes are offered at two locations:

Rasmussen College: 226 Park Ave S
4135 W Division

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Our Other Minnesota Locations:

 

Blaine

Our Blaine classes are offered at Rasmussen College: 3629 95th Avenue NE

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Brooklyn Park

Our Brooklyn Park classes are offered at Rasmussen College: 8301 93rdAve N

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Burnsville

Our Burnsville classes are offered at 220 S. River Ridge Circle

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Duluth

Our Duluth classes are offered at University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth Campus: Room SMed 165, 1035 University Dr

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Eagan

Our Eagan classes are offered at Rasmussen College: 3500 Federal Dr

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Eden Prairie

Our Eden Prairie classes are offered at Fare Hypnosis Center: 8353 Crystal Rd #201

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Mankato

Our Mankato classes are offered at:

  • Rasmussen College: Rm 104, 130 St Andrews Dr.
  • Hosanna Highland Campus & Community Church: 329 Ellis Ave

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Minneapolis

Our Minneapolis classes are offered at 615 First Avenue NE

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St. Paul

Our St. Paul classes are offered at 840 Westminster St

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Woodbury/Lake Elmo

Our Woodbury and Lake Elmo classes are offered at:

  • 8565 Eagle Point Circle
  • 8147 Globe Dr #100

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We also offer classes in Appleton, Wisconsin and Anchorage, Alaska and coming soon to Green Bay, Wisconsin!

Are you a certified instructor interested in expanding HeartCert to your location? Contact us for teaching opportunities.

HeartCert CPR is your trusted training partner for First Aid and CPR in Minnesota. Find your CPR Class, PALS Class, BLS Class or ACLS Class at any of our Minnesota locations.

 

Know CPR? Join Our Team as a CPR or First Aid Instructor

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Here at HeartCert, we firmly believe in ensuring accessible training for all. That’s why we offer classes in over 10 cities in Minnesota, as well as classes in Wisconsin and Alaska. We’ve been floored by the positive responses our instructors have received and the overwhelming support by our students.

But now we need your help to grow. HeartCert is actively looking for new locations and partners.

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Join Our Team 

Are you a current, new or potential CPR Instructor? Interested in a rewarding and fulfilling position that teaches others how to save a life and make a difference in the community? You’ve come to the right place! HeartCert is proud provider of American Heart Association ECC Training which means we offer the highest quality of training. We offer initial and renewal training for: Heartsaver (lay), BLS, ACLS and PALS Provider/Instructor courses each quarter. Please contact us for details on the process.

Top notch instructor training courses, Manikin rental services, Teaching space assistance, Training updates and certification tracking, Easy electronic roster submission, Business support, teaching assistance, employment opportunities and MORE!

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Suggest a Location

Want HeartCert to come to your city? Let us know where you are and we’ll do our best to come to you. If you’re interested in becoming an instructor, please let us know on your submission form if you’re interested in partnering with us to bring HeartCert classes to your location.

Contact Us for More Information

HeartCert CPR is your trusted training partner for First Aid and CPR in Minnesota. Find your CPR Class, PALS Class, BLS Class or ACLS Class at any of our Minnesota locations:

We also partner with Duluth, Mankato, Rochester, Appleton and Anchorage for select classes.