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CPR vs. First Aid: What’s the Difference and Why Both Matter

Introduction

Many people confuse CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) with First Aid. While both are lifesaving skills, they are different and equally important. At CPR and First Aid Classes LLC in Orlando, we teach both so you’ll be ready for any emergency.

1. What Is CPR?

CPR is used during cardiac arrest when the heart stops beating. It involves chest compressions and rescue breaths to keep blood and oxygen flowing until professional help arrives.

Key purpose: Keep the brain and heart alive.
Often combined with AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use.

2. What Is First Aid?

First Aid covers a broader set of emergency responses, including:

Bleeding control (bandages, tourniquets).
Treating burns, broken bones, or allergic reactions.
Responding to choking, heat exhaustion, or stroke.
Stabilizing the injured until EMS arrives.

3. Why You Need Both Skills

CPR saves lives during sudden cardiac arrest.
First Aid helps in almost every other emergency. Together, they ensure you can respond to the widest range of emergencies at home, school, or work.

4. Who Should Learn CPR and First Aid?

Parents, teachers, and childcare workers.
Coaches, gym staff, and lifeguards.
Business teams and office workers.
Anyone who wants to be prepared when seconds count.

5. Flexible Training in Orlando

At CPR & First Aid Classes LLC, we offer:

Certified CPR & First Aid through American Heart Association and Red Cross.
Non-Certified classes (cost-effective for groups who don’t need a certification card).
On-site training at your business or community center.

Conclusion & Call to Action

Understanding the difference between CPR and First Aid — and being trained in both — means you can be the difference between life and death.

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