CPR Techniques For The General Public At CPR Louisville

The CPR or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation techniques are not only meant for the medical professionals to be learnt, the general public meaning the general people with no medical background should also make sure to undergo training in the procedures in order to rescue cardiac arrest victims effectively. In Louisville, one can go for a CPR class Louisville at the AHA accredited CPR Louisville where there are certified instructors who conducts the classes through a series of audio and video lectures and hands-on practice. There are programs for both the medical professionals as well as the non-healthcare providers, an individual should select a program only after going through the course curriculum.

At CPR Louisville the most appropriate program for the general public is the HeartSaver CPR course which has been designed for personal trainers, coaches, teachers, life guards, parents, babysitters, people who work in restaurants, hotels and anyone else who wants to be certified in the resuscitation techniques along with AED training for adults, children and infants. At the end of the training classes expect to be certified by the acclaimed American Heart Association. The program fee is 76$. A cardiac arrest can occur anytime and can strike anyone all of a sudden without any prior intimation and such a victim would require immediate treatment for survival and the only form of appropriate treatment is correct administration of the life-saving resuscitation procedures.

Today we are going to be discussing about various sexually transmitted diseases in order to raise awareness among the common mass.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases- A sexually transmitted disease (STD) is an infection which is mainly transmitted through sexual contact with a person who is already infected with the disease. It is also known as Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI). Some of the types of STI’S includes Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Chlamydia, etc. Every individual should use protection in order to keeping such diseases at bay. People with more than one sex partner are at a higher risk. Drug abusers are also prone to getting such diseases specially if they are sharing needles.

Gonorrhea- It is a sexually transmitted disease mainly caused by the bacteria “gonococcus” and it is the second most STI which affects men of 20-24 and women in the age-group 16-19. This disease can also be transmitted through usage of sex toys with a person who already has the infection. It can be treated with antibiotics.

Chlamydia- It is a sexually transmitted disease caused by bacteria from the Chlamydia trachomatis that affects the urogenital tract. It is mostly people who have unprotected oral or anal sex who are at a higher risk of getting this disease. If not treated on time it can lead to infertility in the person, “penicillin” is an antibiotic which can be used to treat Chlamydia.

The treatment depends on the type of infection but it is better for an individual to be safe than sorry. One should use protection for eliminating the chances of getting a sexually transmitted disease.

For a CPR class Louisville you can either register online or can call us on 502-804-6132 and we would register you for a program of your choice. Do not waste any more time and just get going with a resuscitation program.

Grab The BLS Certification At CPR Louisville And Become Certified

For all the healthcare students and professionals who have just started out in the medical field, a BLS certification is all that you need which can prove to be highly beneficial for you in your careers. The Basic Life Support techniques comprises of chest compressions and rescue breaths and is the basic course in CPR which were brought to the fore by the renowned American Heart Association. Proper administration of the procedures can save the life of a cardiac arrest victim. A cardiac arrest is quite life-threatening and sees no age or sex before striking. Each and every individual should undergo training in the techniques as there are courses for both medical as well as non-medical professionals. But for training always select an accredited training site such as the one in Louisville, the AHA accredited cpr class louisville which consists of some of the finest of the instructors who imparts training through a series of audio and video lectures and hands-on practice. BLS Certification Louisville is the program that healthcare students and people who have just started working in the medical field should go for. The program fee is 67$.

There are other CPR programs as well, some for the advanced healthcare professionals, others for the general public which means anyone can enroll for a program which can prove to be highly beneficial.

Today we are going to be discussing about “Thyroid Disease” for the purpose of raising awareness among people.

Thyroid Disease- Thyroid disease is one of the most common diseases which gets diagnosed every year and it can be broken into parts:

•     The first one is hyperthyroidism when the thyroid gland produces too much of the thyroid hormone which increases metabolism of a person and consumes a whole lot of energy which is the main reason behind people with hyperthyroidism feeling tired.

•     The second type is Grave’s disease and is the continuous part of hyperthyroidism and it is also called an immune disease and occurs when the thyroid gland gets larger and the body produces antibodies which makes the thyroid gland produce more of additional thyroid hormone. Grave’s disease can cause eye problems which includes swelling and discomfort.

•     The third type of thyroid disease is hypothyroidism which is when the thyroid gland produces too little of the thyroid hormone. In a person it reduces the speed of metabolism which becomes slower. Some of the symptoms includes hair loss, irregular bowel movements, signs of a deeper voice, increase of weight.

•     There are treatments for each of the kind of thyroid disease. Hyperthyroidism can be treated with medication, radioactive treatment which involves drinking of a dose of the radioactive iodine. Then comes the Grave’s disease which is also termed as “goiter” which should be addressed quickly as it can lead to cancer sometimes if there is a delay in diagnosis. Hypothyroidism can be treated with thyroid pills. Consult a physician for receiving the best form of treatment.

So register for a BLS course or any other CPR course for that matter at CPR Louisville which you can do either by enrolling online or by calling us on 502-804-6132.

ACLS Classes For Advanced Medical Providers At CPR Louisville

If you work in emergency response, intensive care units, the emergency department, anesthesia units, telemetry departments, outpatient surgery centers, advanced dentistry, respiratory therapy departments, some pharmacy departments, cardiac catheterization labs, etc or if you are an advanced healthcare provider for that matter, it is essential that you are aware of all the important medical procedures that are in existence in order to never be in a fix during medical emergency scenarios specially during cardiac emergencies. A cardiac arrest is life-threatening which spares no one, not even a child. A victim would require immediate treatment in order to survive. The only form of treatment which can revive such a victim is proper application of the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation procedures which is a combination of chest compressions and rescue breaths. These procedures were brought to the fore by the renowned American Heart Association. If you are looking forward to learning the techniques then make sure to go for an accredited training site. If you are a resident of Louisville you can enroll for a CPR program at the AHA accredited CPR Louisville where training is conducted by certified instructors.

ACLS Training Classes- ACLS is the acronym for Advanced Cardiac Life Support which has specifically been designed for the advanced healthcare providers and for people who work in the above-mentioned departments in the medical field. In the classes students would get to utilize their assessment skills, cardiac rhythm interpretation skills and knowledge of the ACLS treatment algorithms to manage cardiac arrest, cardiovascular emergencies and respiratory arrest. The classes will make you well-equipped to deal with any cardiac emergency effectively and successfully. At the end of an ACLS class Louisville expect to be certified.

Read on to know about “Multiple Sclerosis” written by students currently in programs that include all healthcare providers such as nursing, chiropractic, pre-med, dental, dental hygiene, therapists, etc.

Multiple Sclerosis- Multiple Sclerosis is basically an autoimmune disorder which causes the body’s immune systems to consume the myelin which is a protective covering on a body’s nerves which in turn causes many communication problems between vital parts of one’s body. It has no cure but treatments are available to help avoid attacks and in managing the progression of the disease.

•     The symptoms can vary from person to person and some of the symptoms includes numbness or weakness of limbs, partial or complete loss of vision or pain during eye movement, blurred or double vision, tingling pains around the body, shocking sensations with specific head movements, tremors or lack of coordination, slurred speech, fatigue, bladder control problems and dizziness. In some cases, heat sensitivity can be a problem.

•     Multiple Sclerosis is caused by genetics but not in all cases, the other contributors to the disease includes environmental effects, viruses and hormones. Multiple sclerosis could be due to geological placement and ethnicity and it can mainly be seen in Caucasians than in other racial groups, it is seen more in parts of Scotland, Scandinavia and northern Europe.

•     There are many forms of treatment for this disorder so consult a doctor or a general practitioner. Treatment options for multiple sclerosis can vary from therapeutic techniques to invasive procedures. Some therapeutic, non-invasive treatments can include medications that modify the disease. A popular invasive procedure includes deep brain stimulation which is an effective way to control tremors. If you or your loved one has Multiple Sclerosis, you can make your life easier through detailed research and advice from a professional like a neurologist.

For more information or to enroll for a CPR program at CPR Louisville get in touch with us by calling us on 502-804-6132.

BLS Program For Medical Professionals At CPR Louisville

The most important and appropriate treatment for treating cardiac arrest victims is the proper application of the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation procedures. The procedures mainly comprises of chest compressions and rescue breaths, these techniques when applied in a certain ratio can restore the life of a cardiac arrest victim. In the face of such rising number of death cases due to cardiac arrest each and every individual should make sure to undergo training in the techniques in order to help out a victim in the middle of a danger. But be wise with your selection of a training center, if you are a resident of Louisville then you can enroll for a program at the AHA accredited cpr class louisville where certified instructors conducts the classes through a series of audio and video lectures and hands-on practice.

Basic Life Support Classes- Basic Life Support is the basic course in CPR which has been designed for the medical professionals as well as the healthcare students. At the end of a Basic Life Support Louisville class expect to be certified by the American Heart Association which would come with a validity of 2 years. This course is for nurses, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, dentists, paramedics, EMT’S, medical technicians/assistants, dental hygienists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, respiratory therapists, nursing students, medical students, laboratory technicians, radiology technicians, LPN’S, dieticians and all other healthcare and medically related fields. 

The program fee is 67$ and training would be provided in how to properly apply chest compressions and rescue breaths, how to use an Automated External Defibrillator device for the process of defibrillation(application of electric shocks to the chest of a cardiac arrest victim). There would be an additional training on how to use and perform rescue breaths using a bag valve mask because this course is for healthcare providers. The bag valve mask is a device which are found in hospitals, offices and many other healthcare facilities. 

BLS Renewal Classes- Like we have mentioned earlier that for a student to retain the validity of his or her certification, he or she would have to go for the renewal classes. The renewal classes would enable you in brushing up on your already acquired skills and in learning any new skill which may have come to the fore. Being in the medical field you are required to keep abreast of all the latest techniques for the purpose of never being in a fix in an emergency scenario. 

So go ahead and enroll for the classes and attain the life-saving skills which will always come handy for you during cardiac emergencies. If you are hard of time then you can go for the online classes as well conducted by the American Heart Association. Whichever organization or company that you choose for your CPR training make sure that they conduct a skills test at the end of the classes because no CPR class is complete without the conduction of a skills test. For signing up either register online or call us on 502-804-6132 for registration.