GladCPR provides high-quality CPR and first aid training courses through the American Heart Association. It aims to train participants to perform CPR and increase survival rates for victims of cardiac arrest. The document outlines GladCPR's mission to save lives through CPR, what CPR entails like chest compressions and breaths, and the importance of acting quickly during a cardiac emergency by calling 911 and beginning CPR. It emphasizes that early CPR can double or triple chances of survival from cardiac arrest.

3. GladCPR, LLC
Mission
“To Partner with American Heart Association
(AHA in providing the highest quality CPR
training through trustworthy skills and a
deeply personal commitment to furthering
hope and promise to many for a better
tomorrow.”

4. GladCPR, LLC
Is committed to training participants to “save
lives” of victims in cardiac arrest through high-
quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and
its impact on survival.
The American Heart Association (AHA) designed
these courses to teach both healthcare
professionals and individuals how to perform
high-quality CPR individually or as a part of a
team.
Why? “Life is Why”

5. Did you know that CPR was developed to help
increase your chances of survival?
Everyone knows how to call 911 in an emergency,
but when it comes to cardiac arrest,
minutes count!
CPR “saves lives.”
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6. We understand that “life matters”. Our
students will learn techniques for adults,
children and infants. The goals for these courses
are to save lives, know the importance of high
quality CPR and how to apply the concepts of
the Chain of Survival. We hope and strive to
show our participants that they, too, may be
able to help
“Give Life Another Day”
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7. We offer (4) four (AHA) Courses:
- Heartsaver - CPR / AED / First Aid (For Individuals)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) (For Healthcare Providers)
- Skills Check Only (Online) (For Healthcare Providers)
must have the BLS Healthcare Provider eLearning (Part I)
- Renewal Certifications
Why? “Life is Why”
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8. Also, our courses are video-based,
instructor-led courses that teach critical skills
needed to respond to and manage an
emergency until emergency medical services
(EMS) arrive.
Skills covered in these courses will include first
aid; choking relief in adults, children, and
infants; and what to do for sudden cardiac arrest
(SCA) in adults, children, and infants.
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9. GladCPR, LLC
Until the world is free of heart disease and stroke,
GladCPR will be partnering up with the American Heart
Association (AHA) to remain committed to exceptional
training.
We want everyone to experience more of life’s
precious moments. So let us all strive in helping to
“Give Life Another Day.”
Bonita “Bo” Stevens, AHA BLS Instructor
Founder, G.L.A.D. CPR, LLC
“Give Life Another Day”

10. Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation
CPR

11. What is CPR?
It is an emergency procedure performed when
the heart stops beating. Immediate CPR can
double or triple chances of survival after
cardiac arrest.
Components of CPR are chest compression
and breath.
High-quality CPR improves a victim’s
chances of survival.
Early recognition and CPR are crucial for
survival from cardiac arrest.

12. CPR and AED
Although much is being done to prevent death from
heart problems, sudden cardiac arrest is still one of
the leading causes of death in the United States.
About 70% of the arrests that occur outside the
hospital happen at home.
Again, early recognition and CPR are crucial for
survival from cardiac arrest By learning CPR, you’ll
have the knowledge and skills that may save a life.

13. GladCPR, LLC
The AHA has adopted, supported, and helped
develop the concept of emergency
cardiovascular (ECC) systems for many years.
The term Chain of Survival provides a useful
metaphor for the elements of the ECC system-
of-care concept.
Cardiac arrest can happen anywhere - on the
street, at home, or in a hospital ER, intensive
care unit (ICU), or impatient bed.

14. The first 3 links of the chain -
fourth and fifth links are advanced care provided
by emergency responders and hospital providers
who will take over.
First Link - Immediately recognize the emergency and phone 911
Second Link - Perform early CPR with an emphasis on chest
compressions
Third Link - Use an AED immediately (as soon as it is available)
Remember, that seconds count when someone has a cardiac arrest.
Wherever you are, take action. The Adult Chain of Survival starts with you!
Chain of Survival

15. What is Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)?
Occurs when the heart develops an abnormal rhythm and can’t pump blood. This
abnormal rhythm cause the heart to quiver so it can no longer pump blood to the
brain, lungs, and other organs. Cardiac arrest is an “Electrical” or “rhythm”
problem.
People often use the terms cardiac arrest and heart attack
interchangeably, but they are not the same.
What is Heart Attack?
Occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked. If the blocked vessel
is not reopened quickly, the muscle normally nourished by the that vessel begins to
die. A heart attack is a “Circulation” or “Clot” problem.
Heart Attack vs Cardiac Arrest
Most heart attacks do not lead to sudden cardiac arrest, though a small percentage of
people with a heart attack will develop sudden cardiac arrest. But when sudden
cardiac arrest occurs, heart attack is a common cause.
Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death. Nearly 360,000 out-of-hospital
cardiac arrests occur annually in the United States. Fast action can save lives.

16. Provide Compressions
CPR has 2 main skills:
- Providing compressions
- Giving breaths
Compressions is the act of pushing hard and fast on
the chest. When you push on the chest, you pump
blood to the brain and heart.
Hands-Only CPR Consists of two easy steps:
1. Call 9-1-1 (or send someone to do that)
2. Push hard and fast in the center of the chest.

17. Before You Begin
Make sure the scene is safe.
Tap and shout (check for responsiveness)
If they are responsive, ask them if they need
help. If the person is unresponsive, go to
the next step.
Shout for help
Check for breathing
Begin CPR, phone 9-1-1, and get an AED

18. To Provide high-quality compressions,
make sure that you
Provide compressions that are deep enough
Provide compressions that are fast enough
Let the chest come back up to its normal position
after each compression
Try not to interrupt compressions for more than
10 seconds, even when you give breaths

19. Give Breaths
The second skill of CPR is giving breaths. After each
set of 30 compressions, you will need to give 2
breaths. Breaths may be given with or without a
barrier device, such as a pocket mask or face shield.
When you give breaths, the breaths need to make
the chest rise visibly. When you see the chest rise,
you know you have delivered an effective breath.

20. Circulation-restore circulation
with chest compressions
Position your body
directly over your hands.
Give 30 fast chest
compressions.
Give the person 2 slow
breaths watching to make
sure the chest rises.
Repeat chest compressions
and breaths until help
arrives.

21. What did you learn?
When should CPR be used?
What is the first thing you or someone else
should do before beginning CPR?
What does CPR stand for?
What do you do if you give breaths and their chest
does not move?
What do the chest compressions or hands-only do to
help the victim?
That you should also call GladCPR to get trained or
certified today so that you, too, can help give life
another day… why you ask? Life is why.