Background: Bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) initiated before medical help arrives saves lives. Hands-Only CPR keeps the blood flowing to the brain and other organs, increasing a person's chance of survival. Methods: A literature review identified Hands-Only CPR as the preferred method of CPR performed in the community setting. Many…

One in six high school football players in the United States will sustain a concussion at some point during their playing career. The consequences of concussion can be catastrophic, especially since the symptoms are rarely visible and often overlooked. To ensure the safety of athletes in youth and interscholastic sports programs, having Certified…

Evaluation of a first-aid-recertification program found that, although participants had completed initial training less than one year earlier, a pretest showed many lacked either confidence in test taking or a systematic approach to test taking. The nine-hour certification course resulted in some skills improvement. (SK)