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The American Heart Association (AHA) released updated Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) guidelines. The updates simplify procedures for untrained bystanders, emphasizing that doing "hands-only" CPR or basic first aid is far better than doing nothing at all to save a life.

All persons with CPR First Aid Training should continue to apply your  learned skills.  There have been no dramatic changes to applied CPR, First Aid or AED. 

The new 2025 guidelines target persons with no first aid knowledge.

Blended Learning Pit-Falls

It should be no surprise that the Online First Aid course took off during the COVID-19 pandemic. Online only format is not approved for urban communities with access to an instructor,

was designed only for people in remote locations.

Studies are pouring in from around the world verifying an online format is significantly less effective and less memorable than in person training for courses designed to be interactive like First Aid. 

Note, basic CPR compression is relatively easy to learn online, simply push fast and hard. Sadly, the most important part of a live saving training 'First Aid', loses upward of 70% effectiveness and retention when an online format is used. Reminder CPR is the last resort and applied when all other First Aid Skills have failed. 

Research results show key failing of an online format:

1. Limited to no quality assurance the person earning the 

   certification took the online training

2. Students retain less information 

3. Online content is limited

4. Many students cannot absorb and assimilate content 

    designed to be interactive there is no way to ask questions 

    and build on topics

5. Poor Communication

6. No instructor feedback

7. Online formats can create student/trainer 

    misunderstandings, which lead to misinterpretation in a 

    real-world implementation

8. Students feel isolated or can skip important information

9. Isolation can be a huge stressor for students leading to lower 

    retention of information.

10. Boring User Experience

Best Practices,

• Chose a CPR First Aid Certification Program that:
• Meets your certification requirements
• Is approved by your over site agency
• Uses only trained CPR / First Aid Instructors with Emergency Medical Experience. 
•  program that offers qualified instructor trainers with a 

SAM Splint (Lg)

Triangle bandages

Kerlix Gauze Bandage Rolls 

4 x 4 Gauze Pads 

Self Adhesive Bandage Wrap

Quik Clot

Trauma Shears 

Emergency Blanket Foil  

Bandages 

Hand wipes 

Gloves (M, L, XL, XXL)

Quality Multitool 

Tweezers 

Chewable Aspirin 

Tourniquet

Honey