Community Safety & Response Educators

Learn CPR for all ages in a fun and engaging environment. Family & Friends CPR does not require any prior experience and does not offer certification. Join us on August 21 and learn how to save a life.

What our students are saying, "Amanda set expectations at the beginning. She was helpful in setting a visual for the megacodes. The equipment functioned well. The time spent was appropriate." ~MD in Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine

What a great day and learning CPR and how to use an AED. Thank you to the Virginia Affiliate AHA for your support out in the community. Contact us as CSRE to bring this lifesaving training to your network.

In an emergency, every second counts, especially during a cardiac arrest. Recognizing this, the American Heart Association (AHA) has dedicated substantial resources to improving Telecommunicator CPR (T-CPR). This initiative focuses on empowering emergency dispatchers to deliver CPR instructions effectively over the phone, a critical skill that can significantly enhance survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. Read more at https://conta.cc/4flo2R9.

Sleep Hygiene is important, and no one knows this more than healthcare professionals. But do we really understand the impacts of poor sleep? This podcast can help healthcare providers navigate the signs and symptoms of insomnia.

https://professional.heart.org/en/education/podcasts/?utm_campaign=llspecialedition&utm_source=email&utm_medium=jun24

Our respiratory therapy friends might find this of interest. Way to go Mike!

Riley Children’s Health has developed advanced capabilities for performing both high-speed video microscopy (HSVM) and immunofluorescence microscopy (IFM) to complement current technologies in diagnosing primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD). A pulmonology research team at Riley Children’s is using these advanced diagnostic tools as part of a leading-edge research program in the United States to clinically validate other methods for diagnosing PCD. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/4u666pzf

The American Heart Association (AHA) is beginning to audit course records to ensure that all students in ACLS or PALS instructor-led courses have appropriately and successfully passed the pre-course assessment. The following text has been provided to all TCs and TSs by the AHA for guidance:

"The ACLS and PALS Precourse Self-assessments evaluate a student’s knowledge in three sections: Rhythm Recognition; Pharmacology; and Practical Application. Students are required to complete a Precourse Self-assessment prior to attending an ACLS or PALS Provider ILT Course in order to evaluate their proficiency and determine the need for additional review and practice before the class.

The passing score for the ACLS and PALS Precourse Self-assessments is 70%. There is no limit on how many times a student can retake an assessment to achieve this score. Students must print out and bring to the ILT class a copy of the certificate of completion indicating their passing score on the Precourse Self-assessment and completion of all video lessons."

The AHA ACLS Pre-course assessment can be found here:
https://shopcpr.heart.org/acls-precourse-self-assessment

The AHA PALS Pre-course assessment can be found here:
https://shopcpr.heart.org/pals-precourse-self-assessment

Another opportunity for first responders to gather in fellowship and brotherhood and earn some CEs while enjoying each others’ stories and company.

Do you care for pediatric patients? Do you often forget the algorithms, medications, or PEARLS for caring for them? Do you want to stay up-to-date on the latest in emergency care for pediatrics? Then the AHA has a tool for you: The AHA PALS App (iOS and Android)

Schedule your BLS or PALS class with us and be prepared to take care of the next pediatric emergency!

https://cpr.heart.org/en/cpr-courses-and-kits/healthcare-professional/pediatric/aha-pals-app

A great opportunity for those who may need it.

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Have a safe and happy holiday!

Are you in a position where codes happen? Do you ever feel like you need help in organizing and leading the response? Then the AHA has a resource for you: The Full Code Pro App (iOS)

Register for your BLS or ACLS certification or renewal on our website and be prepared to step up the next time help is needed!

Full Code Pro Learn about AHA’s Full Code Pro App. Free, easy to use, and allows healthcare providers to quickly document critical interventions during cardiac arrest events.

Even as a lay rescuer you can make a difference! Find out more about Israel's success saving a stranger, Lee, after his community CPR class.

And check out CSRERVA for more ways to be prepared to save a life!

Bystander Renders Aid in Busy Restaurant – cprblog Bystander Renders Aid in Busy Restaurant June 19, 2024 by marissaalanis By Gina Mayfield Friday nights for Israel Rodriguez and his family often involve winding down the workweek at a local restaurant. On one cold winter night in late January, they decided they were in the mood for Italian and heade...

Our calendar has been updated to include new BLS Initial and Renewal Classes through the month of July. Evening classes open now and Saturdays classes coming soon. Check us out: https://csrervascheduler.as.me/BLSHealthcareProviders

Excited to represent the AHA at tonight’s Robinson block party. Come join the fun!

We hope this week you have become more aware of AEDs in your community and how important bystander CPR is in raising the survival rate from sudden cardiac arrest. Here are a few class options offered by CSRE. We look forward to helping you succeed!

Help increase the use of public access AEDs by learning how to use them (turn it on and follow the verbal instructions). Practice with an actual AED in training mode in our CSRE classroom. CSRERVA.com/Be-the-Beat.

Training will give you the confidence to act in an emergency. CSRE offers classes at every level - from interest to certification - so that you feel comfortable and learn the skills you want and need to save a life. CSRERVA.com/Be-the-Beat.

How are you doing on your AED Scavenger Hunt this week?

Learn about how your group or organization can host a Be the Beat Hands-only CPR Training. At least one family member in every household show know how to perform CPR - the life you save could be one you hold most dear.

June 1-7 each year is National CPR and AED Awareness Week, spotlighting how lives can be saved if more Americans know CPR and how to use an AED. Keep an eye here for events and information on how you can help save a life!

CPR & AED Awareness Open your eyes to the importance of CPR and AED skills. Learn about AHA spotlight weeks for CPR and AED Awareness, EMS Providers and Nurses throughout the year.

Join us for CPR and AED Awareness Week (June 1-7) by going on a scavenger hunt! Be sure to Like and Follow CSRERVA to keep informed of news and class details. Here's to your success!

Memorial Day is viewed as the start of summer and a time of celebration; however, first and foremost it is a time of remembering the courage, honor and bravery of our service members. Take a moment, raise a memory along with your glass, and keep those who grieve in your heart. We are the land of the free because of the brave.

Don't forget to join us on the national mall for the CPR & AED Awareness Rally and March. Visit https://www.everysecondcountscpr.org/events for an agenda and more information.

To all the heroes in the EMS community, thank you for your unwavering dedication, courage, and compassion in providing life-saving care to those in need. Your commitment to serving others, often in the most challenging of circumstances, is truly inspiring.

Do you know the F.A.S.T. signs and symptoms of a stroke? Your immediate action will make a difference in your patients treatment and recovery.

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Check out these classroom courses coming up or schedule your eLearning + Skills Session for individual time with an instructor. Visit csrerva.com/registration for a full calendar.

Start a new habit today by setting a cue. This is a terrific time of year to choose a simple change you want to make and commit to it for the next 70 days!

When your brain creates a habit, it needs three things: a cue, a routine, and a reward. This is called a habit loop. Here’s how you can use the process to create a new walking routine.