Your hands can do more than a Google search!

Indeed! Take a moment to observe your hands... they have the potential to do incredible things beyond just swiping on your phone or engaging in other activities. Your hands have the ability to RESCUE A LIFE! By receiving appropriate training, you can utilize your hands to provide an individual with an additional opportunity to live (be it a second, third, or even fourth chance, depending on their luck).

So, what is CPR?

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, or CPR, involves compressing a person's heart muscle between their spine and sternum. This life-saving technique can be performed with or without rescue breathing to maintain oxygenated blood flow until Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrive. Proper training is essential for a higher success rate and to avoid causing harm while attempting to help. It is important to note that for every minute without CPR, a person's chances of survival decrease by 7-10%. In 2023, there were 356,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, yet only 40.2% received CPR from bystanders. This means that a staggering 212,888 individuals did not receive assistance. To put this into perspective, that is equivalent to 598 people every day. To visualize, this number fills 2.6 Death Valley stadiums at Clemson University.

Being able to identify the signs and symptoms and understanding the correct technique can be the deciding factor between life and death. I can assure you that simply watching old episodes of Chicago Hope won't equip you with the necessary skills. Real-life situations are often very different from what is portrayed in movies and on TV.

Wondering what to do next? Well, the answer is simple: get trained! Contact Weathers Training Services, LLC to arrange a class for your family, church, business, book club, or any group you have in mind. I can accommodate up to 12 individuals at a time for CPR training for adults, adolescents, and infants, as well as first aid and AED usage. Additionally, we can include bloodborne pathogen training for daycares, nurseries, or schools upon request. If needed, I can assist in establishing a BBP program to ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Should you wish to customize the training content, feel free to inform me, and I will tailor the training to suit your specific requirements.

I aim to educate you on providing others with a second opportunity. Therefore, if you are located in the Charlotte, NC area or the upstate of SC and require initial CPR certification, CPR recertification, or wish to include an AED in your kit, I am here to assist.