- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR is a technique used to save lives. According to the Mayo Clinic, CPR is performed in two steps: chest compressions, and mouth-to-mouth breathing.
- The mission of the American Heart Association is "building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular disease and stroke." By educating the public, their goal is to reduce heart disease and stroke by 25 percent.
- The American Heart Association offers Heartsaver classes that teach CPR and help you obtain your Heartsaver certification.
- Basic life support, and CPR for caregivers and professionals, are offered through the American Heart Association. They also offer advanced classes in Emergency Cardiac Care, the workplace, schools, and continuing education workshops.
- The American Heart Association give classes across the country in CPR. You can access dates and time from their website. They even have tools, such as their Personal CPR Anytime personal learning programs, designed so that you and your family can learn CPR in your spare time.
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