by David GerharttUpdated September 2026 to reflect current CPR guidance. Imagine walking through a busy shopping mall when you notice a crowd gathering. In the middle of the group is an older man lying motionless on the floor. Someone says that moments earlier he had been sweating heavily and complaining of chest discomfort before suddenly collapsing. Most […]
by Troy BowmanUpdated September 2026 with current Galen College of Nursing CPR requirements. Are you a Galen College of Nursing student in the Tampa Bay area who needs CPR certification for clinical requirements? In-Pulse CPR offers hands-on American Heart Association BLS Provider training at multiple class locations throughout the Tampa Bay area. What CPR Certification Does Galen […]
by Troy BowmanUpdated September 2026 with current Hillsborough Community College program information. If you’re a Hillsborough Community College nursing or healthcare student who needs BLS CPR certification, In-Pulse CPR offers convenient American Heart Association BLS Provider classes throughout Tampa Bay. HCC’s current catalog specifically requires current CPR Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers for students entering its […]
by Mollie BowmanCardiac arrest is often caused by an abnormal heart rhythm called ventricular fibrillation (VF).
by Troy BowmanNormandale Community College Students: BLS CPR Certification in Minnesota If you’re a Normandale Community College student who needs CPR certification for nursing or another healthcare program, In-Pulse CPR offers convenient American Heart Association BLS Provider classes throughout the Twin Cities. Normandale’s current 2026 Nursing Information Packet requires admitted nursing students to submit a current Basic […]
by Troy BowmanUpdated September 2026 with current University of South Florida program information. If you’re a University of South Florida student who needs BLS CPR certification, In-Pulse CPR offers convenient American Heart Association BLS Provider classes throughout the Tampa Bay area. We regularly train nursing students and other healthcare students who need current CPR certification for school, […]
by Troy BowmanOriginally published for Minnesota School of Business students For many nursing, dental, EMT and other healthcare students, CPR certification is one of those requirements that needs to be completed before clinical training, internships or employment can begin. In-Pulse CPR provides American Heart Association BLS training for healthcare students throughout Minnesota. Students from colleges, universities and […]
by Tom SirmonsWritten by Tom Sirmons When someone suffers sudden cardiac arrest, the person standing nearby may be their best chance of survival. Cardiac arrest happens when the heart suddenly stops pumping blood effectively. Within seconds, the person usually becomes unresponsive and stops breathing normally. Without blood flow, the brain and other vital organs quickly begin to […]
by Mollie BowmanCough CPR is referred to as a method of preventing a cardiac arrest if you are alone. I do not feel that “cough CPR” should be taught…
by Melanie Pinette“A parent should never have to bury their child”. To lose a child is something that causes the most indescribable pain a human being can feel, both physically and mentally. Some people never recover, while others use it to gain strength. Watching the dedicated medics and firefighters perform CPR on my baby and do everything within their power to try and save him, made me have a new found respect
by Troy BowmanAfter 10 minutes brain damage is almost certain and non reversible. In other words, your love ones need your help to survive. YOU CAN’T RELY ON OUTSIDE HELP BECAUSE OUTSIDE HELP MOST LIKELY WON’T ARRIVE FAST ENOUGH!
by Troy BowmanMNSCU CPR Training Classes Near You Looking for CPR training for an MNSCU (Minnesota State) program? You’re in the right place. While In-Pulse CPR is no longer affiliated with MNSCU, we continue to train a large number of students from nursing, dental, EMT, and other healthcare programs across the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota. Click […]
by Pearl SalkinBy Pearl Salkin, Updated 2026 by Val. If a lab technician at a major medical research center drops a glass beaker, it’s highly unlikely that any bloodborne pathogen present will trigger a chain reaction leading to widespread infection. That’s not luck—it’s the result of strict safety protocols governed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration […]
by Nupur AgarwalReal CPR is very different from classroom CPR. You come in contact with a lot of bodily fluids when actually performing CPR in a real life situation. To assuage the public’s fear, CPR training now incorporates personal protective gear
by Troy BowmanThere is a new device on the market that not only makes CPR more efficient but it also makes the lives of doctors and EMT’s much easier.