Tucson CPR, BLS & First Aid Training That Saves Lives

An in-depth educational guide on the latest in-hospital and out-of-hospital CPR updates and First Aid best practices, written for Tucson learners.

Adult CPR Basics

Master high-quality chest compressions and effective rescue breaths. Our Tucson classes focus on building the confidence needed to act fast.

Learn specialized techniques for our smallest patients, emphasizing gentle but effective lifesaving care and quick assessment.

Prepare for common emergencies with practical skills for trauma, environmental hazards, and sudden illness.

• Hand position: center of the chest

• Hand placement: two fingers or one hand on chest

• Bleeding: apply firm, direct pressure

• Compression depth: at least 2 inches

• Compression depth: 1/3 depth (about 1.5 inches)

• Burns: cool with running water (10-20 min)

• Compression rate: 100-120 per minute

• Full chest recoil between compressions

• Rescue breaths: brief puffs, avoid over-inflation

• Choking: deliver five back blows and five thrusts

• Check response: flick the bottom of the foot

• Emergency contact: call 911 if victim is unresponsive