Man receives red cross award for saving friend with CPR
Prince Edward Island resident John MacDonald was honored with a Red Cross Rescuer Award for his life-saving actions. MacDonald performed CPR on his friend, D...
This page explains the ACLS certification process in Prince Edward Island, including accreditation with its different government agencies and how to complete your certification online or in-person.
The official place to buy Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS, PALS, and BLS courses is this acls.net website.
Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses are accepted in Prince Edward Island through the following accreditation bodies and agencies:
Prince Edward Island experiences nearly 7,500 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCAs) annually, with urban centers reporting critical incidents where every minute matters. Despite rapid response systems in major cities, survival rates remain under 10% without immediate intervention. Studies show that when CPR and defibrillation are administered within the first five minutes, survival chances can increase by over 50%. Additionally, the prevalence of heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes is notably high among Prince Edward Island’s diverse population, underscoring the need for prompt, expertly delivered care.
Prince Edward Island resident John MacDonald was honored with a Red Cross Rescuer Award for his life-saving actions. MacDonald performed CPR on his friend, D...
Prince Edward Island resident John MacDonald was honored with a Red Cross Rescuer Award for his life-saving actions. MacDonald performed CPR on his friend, D...