News and Events
News and Events
National Nurses Week
Do you know when National Nurses Day is? Did you know that many of the CPR Works instructors (and our owner) are nurses! Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system. National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale's birthday. These permanent dates enhance planning and position this important week as an [...]
American Heart Association Instructor Courses
CPR Works takes pride in our Instructor Courses. Certifying new instructors across the Carolinas helps to meet our mission of training the public, professionals, and saving lives! We have four instructor classes currently scheduled across North Carolina. Teaching CPR is fun, rewarding, and can save your group a huge cost by training your staff in house! Our fully-inclusive course includes: [...]
He’s alive because she knew CPR
What an incredible story! He’s alive because she knew CPR! Your support helps fund the AHA's lifesaving programs like CPR Training. Our friend, Dave, doesn’t remember the three and a half weeks after his cardiac arrest. Fortunately, he wasn’t alone and thankfully, the person he was with knew CPR. That might be the only reason why Dave is alive [...]
Why is CPR Works the best Training Center?
Many copycat CPR Training businesses have popped up over the past few years...but we stand by the commonly held viewpoint that CPR Works is absolutely the best AHA Training Center in the Carolinas. Why is that? We've been in business for 16 years, under the same ownership and management. We are passionate about our primary goal of teaching community members [...]
What Is an Automated External Defibrillator?
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a lightweight, portable device that delivers an electric shock to the heart when it detects an abnormal heart rhythm. The shock aims to restore the heart's normal rhythm in someone experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, a condition where the heart unexpectedly stops beating properly due to an electrical malfunction. Rapid treatment with an AED within [...]
‘Balance’ is the key word in new dietary guidance for heart health
The latest guidance on heart-healthy eating emphasizes overall dietary patterns rather than fixating on specific foods or nutrients. A new report from the American Heart Association encourages a balanced approach tailored to personal preferences instead of rigid one-size-fits-all rules. The focus is on increasing intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, plant proteins, fish, and healthy fats while limiting processed foods, [...]