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Our BLS course, ACLS course and PALS courses are all accepted in California as well as every state of the United States and in most international countries and regions. If for whatever reason you enroll in a course and it is not accepted, we offer a 100% money back guarantee for the first 14 days.
The team at the online ACLS Training Center works hard to stay up-to-date with new cardiac-related information and practices. After passing our online tests, we will issue the certification or recertification from our ACLS Training Center. Although we follow the AHA guidelines, the American Heart Association is not affiliated with this or any other online-only certification course.
Getting your PALS, BLS, and ACLS recertification or certification is remarkably simple with our service. Follow these easy steps to begin your training. We walk you through each step once you sign up and are always as close as the phone should you have any further questions. Three easy steps and you can begin studying when you are ready and test online anytime.
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Study up as long as needed and pass the multiple-choice tests online.
Your test will be graded immediately and you will receive your same-day email certification as well as a physical certificate placed in the mail and sent to your mailing address one business day after your request.
Once you have passed the test, you will be able to download an instant provider eCard. We can mail you a hard copy within one business day. For those of you wanting a physical certificate as soon as possible, can request next-day shipping of their hard copy at an additional charge.
Californians, please take some time to read about some of the cardiac health issues that California ACLS, PALS and BLS certified medical professionals will face. The following are unique statistics related to cardiac issues that we have compiled for your use.
The state of California stands out in a few ways. First of all, the rate of adults with diabetes is eight point six percent (8.6%). California has the highest rate of diabetes in the Western Region of the United States and is above the regional average of seven point twenty-eight percent (7.28%) by one point thirty-two percent (1.32%).
Also, California has a higher than normal percentage of the population that is not under health insurance. In fact, nineteen point four percent (19.40%) of the California population goes without healthcare.
Finally, eighteen point ten percent (18.10%) of Californians report that they are in poor to fair health. The regional average is fourteen point nineteen percent (14.19%).
Major cities: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco
Each state needs a competent medical workforce to meet the needs of its citizens. However, the requirements for some healthcare professions are not the same in each state. That is why it is important to find out what is required of you as a future or current registered nurse before moving across state lines. Contact information is located at the bottom of this page.
Endorsements
The following is a general list of requirements for licensure by endorsement:
License verification can be obtained through the Nursys Verification system for license verification.
For foreign-educated nurses, see the California RN Licensure Qualifications for International Nursing Graduates.
You can apply for licensure by endorsement online at the California BreEZe online application portal after completing the Licensure by Endorsement Applicant Identification form for California.
The cost of application is $350 for domestic applicants and $750 for international applicants, with an additional $49 if using a fingerprint card method. A temporary license, if desired, costs $100 source: Board of Registered Nursing Fee Schedule.
Continuing competency
Continuing Education for License Renewal:
Registered nurses must complete 30 hours of continuing education every 24 months and pay a renewal fee to retain active licensure status. The provider must be recognized by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and have an active Continuing Education Provider (CEP) number. You can verify a provider’s status using the California BRN online verification tool.
College courses may count toward continuing education. One quarter unit equals 10 contact hours, and one semester unit equals 15 contact hours. Acceptable coursework includes advanced courses in physical, social, and behavioral sciences, as well as patient care strategies, administration, or research source: BRN Continuing Education.
For more details on continuing education and acceptable courses, visit the Board’s continuing education page.
This state requires nurses to hold current California ACLS certification.
Contact information
The Board of Registered Nursing is located at:
Physical Address:
1747 North Market Boulevard, Suite 150
Sacramento, CA 95834
Mailing Address:
Board of Registered Nursing
P.O. Box 944210
Sacramento, CA 94244-2100
Phone inquiries: 916-322-3350
TTY for the Hearing Impaired: 800-326-2297
Email for Applicant Services:
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Fax for Applicant Services: 916-574-7697
Email for Licensee Services:
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Fax for Licensee Services: 916-574-7699
Mar 6, 2025 --While enjoying a summer evening at the beach, UC San Diego Health physicians Dr. Lori Daniels and Dr. David Krummen spotted a man floating face down in the ocean. Realizing he was unconscious and not breathing, they rushed into the water, pulled him ashore, and began CPR. Their quick action restored his pulse just as emergency crews arrived. The incident highlights the importance of bystander CPR, which can triple survival chances. UC San Diego now promotes hands-only CPR through public training and the Rescue Me CPR! app, helping ordinary people become lifesavers in cardiac emergencies.
Nov 7, 2024 --At 14, Michael Isayan helped save his father's life after Edvard collapsed during a soccer game in Los Angeles. With no CPR training, Michael gave mouth-to-mouth breaths while others called 911 and started chest compressions. Lifeguards used an AED to restore Edvard’s heartbeat. After a coma and stroke, Edvard slowly recovered. Inspired, Michael began advocating for more AEDs in public spaces. Now 17, he's working to ensure these lifesaving devices are widely available, turning a near tragedy into a mission to protect others.
Aug 19, 2024 --Information Systems Technician 2nd Class (IT2) Donovan Asberry helped save a man's life by performing CPR after witnessing a car crash on the I-5 freeway in Downey on August 19, 2024. While driving home, Asberry saw a vehicle hit the median and noticed the driver breathing abnormally. With help from another motorist, he broke a window, pulled the man from the car, and began chest compressions. After 30 minutes of CPR, emergency responders arrived, crediting Asberry’s quick action and CPR training for helping preserve the man's life. His heroic efforts highlight the life-saving power of CPR knowledge and community readiness.
Apr 30, 2024 --Andrea Morris, a nurse and single mother of three, suffered sudden cardiac arrest at work in May 2020. She had voiced concerns about COVID-19 symptoms, but her condition worsened while coworkers, including a supervisor, failed to begin CPR. It took over seven minutes before she received help. Morris, once active, is now quadriplegic and requires 24/7 care. Her family sold assets to afford treatment and is fighting for workers' compensation. The case highlights alleged negligence at City of Hope, where the trial remains ongoing.
Nov 28, 2023 --Two runners who suffered heart attacks during a California half-marathon in 2022 completed the race again this year, alongside the man who saved them. Gregory Gonzales collapsed three miles into the Monterey Bay Half Marathon last year. Cardiologist Dr. Steve Lome, running behind him, performed CPR, allowing Gonzales, 67, to survive. Shortly after Gonzales was assisted by paramedics, Lome encountered another runner, Michael Heilemann, who also had a heart attack. Lome performed CPR on Heilemann, 56, who also survived. This reunion highlights the importance of CPR in saving lives.
Nov 27, 2023 --A teenage student from Southern California emerges as her family's hero following a dramatic Thanksgiving incident where she rescued a toddler who had fallen into a pool. Using CPR skills acquired at school, the 15-year-old successfully revived her three-year-old relative during a holiday gathering. The entire sequence unfolded on home surveillance footage, capturing the moment when the child wandered into the backyard and tumbled into the pool. Madison Atkinson, a sophomore, calmly administered CPR, ultimately bringing the child back to life. Her swift actions underscore the vital importance of CPR training in emergencies.
Sep 25, 2023 --Delaney Conway of Sacramento vividly remembers her math class collapsing when she was just six. "My teacher performed CPR, saving my life until paramedics arrived," Conway recalled. Her 10-day hospital stay, including four days in a coma, revealed no cause for her cardiac arrest. Doctors implanted an internal cardiac defibrillator to prevent future episodes. Now, Conway emphasizes the importance of CPR training. UC Davis Professor Dr. Jeffery Southard stresses the critical need for immediate action in cardiac emergencies, emphasizing that CPR can be initiated by anyone, regardless of age.
Jun 24, 2023 --A man's life was saved through a "chain of survival" involving his family, responders, and hospital staff at Tri-City Medical Center in San Diego. The term denotes the sequence of actions critical for survival from sudden cardiac arrest. David Mills, 67, suffered VFib at home, where his wife Georgia promptly called 911. Their grandson Jacob performed CPR under guidance from a 911 operator. Dr. Andrew Fischer stressed the importance of immediate CPR, as delay can lead to irreparable brain damage, highlighting the need for bystander intervention.
Feb 3, 2023 --Recent headlines have underscored the importance of CPR, from the tragic passing of Lisa Marie Presley to the inspiring recovery of Damar Hamlin. For Isaiah Creighton, a 41-year-old Allen resident, the significance of CPR hit home when he experienced sudden cardiac arrest during a routine workout. Creighton, who had a pre-existing heart condition, was fortunate to have bystanders intervene promptly. Reflecting on the incident, he emphasized the unpredictability of cardiac events and the crucial role CPR plays in saving lives.
Aug 26, 2022 --Police officer Nick Ferara saw an unresponsive child in the police station who wasn't breathing either. The father of the one-year-old child splashed cold water on his face while Nock patted his back. Then Nick instantly started the provision of CPR. Within moments of providing CPR to the child, the child started breathing again.
Jun 16, 2022 --During a routine patrol, the sheriff's helicopter crew received an emergency call that a basketball player has collapsed. They responded to the call and landed on the basketball courts near the patient in around 3 minutes. The patient's friends had already started CPR and were using an AED too. The helicopter took him to the hospital where he recovered.
Jun 10, 2022 --A 12-year-old boy was seen at the bottom of the pool. The lifeguard instantly pulled him out and called 911 for help. He instantly started CPR and until the first responders arrived the boy was breathing and conscious. Later he was taken to the Boston hospital.
May 5, 2021 --"Logan Quinn heard a loud thump noise thinking his sister had just dropped her phone, but found his sister already on the ground, not moving or breathing, and already turned purple. Logan has never had any formal CPR training but he jumped into action performing chest compressions for nearly 10 minutes with the help from 911 operator until paramedics arrived. His sister was diagnosed with a heart condition called long QT syndrome (LQTS) which caused her to collapse."
Apr 9, 2021 --An elderly man who was a patient of dementia and Alzheimer passed away after falling into the California Aqueduct, officials reported. The dead body was found in the water after his spouse reported him missing. A Good Samaritan called 911 and reported that a man had fallen in the aqueduct. Emergency teams reached and found the man unresponsive in the water. CPR was performed but the old man did not survive.
Mar 30, 2021 --A California police officer rescued an unresponsive 2-year-old who suffered a fentanyl overdose. The incident occurred Friday night when a panicked driver stopped Officer Aaron Khamosh, asking for help for an unconscious child in the back seat. The officer started life-saving measures including chest compressions and CPR. The child started breathing after Khamosh administered two doses of the anti-overdose drug. EMTs then shifted the child to a nearby hospital for medical care.
Jul 27, 2020 --Alejandra Cisneros found out that her son stopped breathing and had no pulse. She called 911, and the dispatcher Olivia Santos guided her on how to perform CPR until Officer Matthew Rhoades arrived. They performed CPR on the boy and he was revived.
May 12, 2020 --Octavio Robles, a Union City police officer, a father of three, save his mother's and perform CPR when she stopped breathing after complaining of feeling sick, Robles knew that her mother has COVID-19, that is why he asked his sister to pick up his three children right away so that they will not be infected. he called his doctor and told everything, then he advised to check and monitor his temperature and oxygen levels, but after three days Robles got a high fever, he went to the emergency department at Teaneck Hospital admitted and on the next day a ventilator placed. Unfortunately, her mother did not survive. Robles discharged twenty-two days after.
Mar 9, 2020 --Loretta and Roddy celebrated their retirement after more than 30 years of working on a trip. The couple plan to visit the Philippines on February 4, 2020. After 34 days on vacation, on March 8 they flew into Los Angeles International Airport because they planned to stay at Roddy's sister's house in Walnut for two nights then fly back on March 10 to Florida. Loretta is a breast cancer survivor and diabetic, the couple was exhausted after their trip that is why they wanted to rest and adjust to the U.S time zone. Loretta, 68, a breast cancer survivor and diabetic, was exhausted after the trip, and the couple wanted to rest and readjust to the U.S. time zone. But on March 9, her daughter Rowena received a text message that they couldn't wake up her mom. Her husband Roddy tried to revive Loretta by performing CPR. Then called 911, and rush her to the hospital. upon arriving, Loretta is unresponsive and has a weak pulse. They intubated her and gave her drugs to keep her heart beating. She was isolated and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health tested Loretta for coronavirus. Loretta died March 10, and the next day the officials told that the test result was positive. Her death was reportedly the first case connected to the virus.
Aug 21, 2018 --This physician thought she would spend her first date away from the ER for a change, but little did she know that she would be performing a medical procedure and save a life on that day just the same. Andi Traynor, a doctor was out in the beach when her 56-year-old date, Max Montgomery suddenly collapsed in front of her. The doctor knew her date was experiencing a heart attack. She immediately performed CPR while waiting for help to arrive. The emergency staff who responded to the call for help rushed the patient to the hospital where he underwent a heart surgery the following day. Months later, Max has fully recovered from that nightmare and she and Andi Traynor are still dating. All's well that ends well.
Sep 2, 2017 --Kurt Vaughn, a boyscout trained employee at starbucks, managed to save a life thanks to his training. He was doing his routine schedule when someone entered the stablishment yelling and asking for someone who knew CPR. Kurt jumped to the action by providing CPR assistance to Mike Furtado, a 66 year old man who was suffering from a cardiac arrest. Even though Vaughn is not certified in CPR, he managed to keep Mr. Furtado alive until paramedics arrived to provide assistance.
Aug 22, 2017 --"Ben Blankenhorn a 17-year-old experienced to be saved by CPR, a morning of Aug. 22, 2017, Ben Drove to San Marcos High School while doing with some running drills on the track with his basketball team Ben collapsed while walking going to the gym. While his teammates screaming and asking for help. A water polo coach heard them and ran over to see what is happening, he saw Ben and wasn't breathing, he started doing CPR, and luckily a doctor was also on track running came over and the doctor and coach took turns giving CPR until the help of emergency medical service arrives. They took Ben to the hospital by helicopter to UCLA Medical Center. After testing and failed to see the cause, the doctors implanted a cardioverter-defibrillator, that if he went again in a life-threatening incident it will help to shock his heart."
Jul 7, 2017 --Diana Sedler was an experienced dentist who was having a dinner with her friends at a sushi restaurant. She suddenly hear the pleas of a man asking for help over the body of a woman. Diana inmediatly jumped to her an after finding no pulse, he began doing CPR maneuvers “I really didn’t think about it in that situation, I knew what I had to do. It was as if the protocol were there written in front of me.” said the heroic Dentist. She managed to bring back the almost dying woman after 2 minutes of CPR.
Jun 8, 2017 --It was a regular gym day for Rob Fialkowski when he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. Lucky for him, several friends nearby assisted by providing CPR to him while waiting for the EMT services to arrive "It was definitely a scary situation, but it was one of those situations that you just start doing and you go with it and hope that your training pays off" said Dr. Vik Tiku.
Jun 2, 2017 --Dave Eddy was walking his dog like he does every day of the week when suddenly he blacked out and fell to the floor. Luckily for him, Dave Konecny, an off-duty sheriff was passing nearby with his wife. Dave stopped, got out of the card to check for Dave's vital and began doing CPR while waiting for the paramedics to arrive. After several minutes, Mr. Eddy's vitals came back and his life was saved "Anyone in the same position would have done the same thing," said the heroic sheriff.
Feb 24, 2017 --Jose Agredano Jr was playing at a soccer's game when he received a hit to the chest that made him suffer from impact-induced cardiac arrest. Luckily for him, his mother Gina Agredano, a physician with ample experience came to the rescue “He just stopped breathing, and that was when it was game on, I said to myself we were not going to die today.” said Gina. She started doing rescue breathings and chest compressions on her son. After a shock from a nearby Automatic External Defibrillator, Jose managed to come back to life. The ambulance took him to a nearby hospital where the young soccer player managed to recover.
Dec 24, 2016 --Lewis was the little hero of the day. It all happened at home in Forestville, Steve Griffith was having a meal with his 13-year-old son Lewis. Steve had a sudden heart attack and fell to the floor unresponsive. Lewis called 911 to ask for help, the dispatcher asked him if there was anyone around that could do CPR "I can do that" said the little hero. He then began doing chest compressions on the dying man, something he learned recently at the school's health class. The EMT services arrived to transport the man to the nearest hospital. Little Lewis was offered a spot on the Rose Parade to praise his heroic actions.
Nov 7, 2016 --A med student received an award by the city of Palo Alto for saving the life of an employee at a store. Laura Lu, a second year med student was studying for her board exams and took a little trip to the printing and shipping store in order to pick up some books. That is when she heard the cries of help from the manager “Does anyone know CPR?” after noticing an employee lying on the floor with no pulse thanks to a sudden cardiac arrest. The courageous student jumped to the action by providing CPR assistance to the almost dying man. The paramedics arrived on time and took the worker to the nearest medical center. Luckily, the patient recovered with no permanent damage, all thanks to the quick thinking of Laura Lu, the hero of the day.
Sep 21, 2016 --It all happened at the City of San Diego where an eight grade student Janeth Santos managed to save of a neighborhood kid. While being at home with her mother the little Janeth heard the screaming of a neighbor whose son was choking. The little school girl jumped to action and was informed by the boy’s mother that she had done chest compressions but they did not have any effect. The school girl remembered her CPR training classes and quickly recalled the first thing to do before beginning CPR techniques, and that is, to check and clear the airway first. She quickly put her finger into the boy’s mouth to check for any kind of blockage and found a hard piece of candy, successfully pulling the offending item out and saving the life of the little boy.
Sep 15, 2016 --DeputyErik Loera and Deputy Christopher Gonzalez responded to a call that they thought was for a small child drowning, but they found that the 15-month-old baby girl had really choked on something she had been eating. They were able to get her pulse back, but she was still unconscious. EMS arrived and took her to the hospital where she is expected to make a full recovery.
Sep 11, 2016 --Scott Atkinson was surfing when he suddenly had a seizure. Lifeguard Olivia Boisen saw him in the water, called out for extra help, and ran out into the water. Lifeguard Jason Gabriel and Boisen were able to get him out of the water and started to perform CPR on him. Paramedics arrived and took him to Mission Hospital Laguna Beach and he was later moved to the ICU. Atkinson had a history of seizures and is making a full recovery after the incident at the beach. He was able to thank the lifeguard team that saved him that day.
Aug 27, 2016 --Boris Govzman was driving along the Irvine road for a vacation along his wife and grandnieces when they noticed his grandparent not responding and finding the car going without direction and halting on the road, the heroic 13-year-old boy Daniel Tyshler calmed down his family and began doing CPR maneuvers on his grandfather, a technique he learned at his school. Paramedics arrived to the scene to see the young hero finishing the second CPR round, and assisting in the transportation of the elderly man to a health center, Boris recovered from his comma, not remembering what had happened. “I’m not only proud of them but I’m grateful, because they saved my husband’s life.” said Larisa, his wife.
Aug 9, 2016 --A 5-year-old boy nearly drowned in Dinker Creek in California. His father had ran for help and that is when he found Corporal Curtis Shurtliff, a Clovis police officer. Shurtliff began CPR on the boy but it was not working. He relied on his paramedic experience and turned the boy upside down to get the water out of his lungs. Another 30 minutes of CPR still did not revive the boy. Moments later while praying with the boy's family Shurtliff felt the boy's pulse. Paramedics arrived and took the boy to a nearby children's hospital. The child is recovering well and Shurtliff went to visit him and give him his hat, as promised.
Aug 6, 2016 --A four-month-old infant was given CPR by the police officer that arrived at the scene.When the infant did not respond the officer had the next police officer that arrived on the scene drive him and the infant to the closet hospital. The first officer continued to perform CPR on the infant in the back seat of the patrol car. When they arrived at the hospital and the hospital staff took over, they were able to revive the baby. It was stated by hospital staff that performing CPR on the infant in the back seat on the way to the hospital certainly played a role in saving the baby's life.
Aug 1, 2016 --Dr. Stephanie Brenman was participating in a charity bike ride event when she found Giovanni Valente on his bike in a bush. She knew something must be wrong and went over to see if she could be of help. Dr. Brenman looked Valente over and noticed that he was breathing, but that he was unresponsive. She asked others to call 911 and a moment later she found that she could no longer find Valente's pulse. She started performing CPR and did so until EMS arrived. He was taken to UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica, California. When Valente was stable Dr. Brenman went to visit him and his family. He has stated that they are like family now.
Jul 29, 2016 --Corporal Tami Williams and officers Matt Scully and Sophia Wrangham were the police officers of the day when they assisted a man at San Ramon Tennis court, who fell to the floor after suffering a cardiac arrest. They arrived quickly to the scene and began doing Advance CPR techniques on the almost dead man, along with chest compressions and rescue breathing they also used a Defibrillator to shock the dying man into consciousness. The EMS arrived and took the man to the Medical Center, where his condition improved.
Jul 28, 2016 --Jesse Anderson a 20-year-old man was saved at a nightclub in Santa Ana from a severe case of dehydration. He was given CPR by a medic from the club, two other officers who were at the club at that time also helped in the process "I was so far gone that people told them to stop doing CPR, and one of them decided to keep going," said the 20-year-old college student. The EMS arrived in order to stabilize him and take him to the hospital, 10 days later he recovered and came back to the nightclub with his family in order to thank the men who took him out of near death’s clutches.
Jun 16, 2016 --Sofia Montoya was playing at her elementary school when she suddenly fell to the ground and became unresponsive. One of the School’s staff member found Sofia and checked her vitals, after not finding a pulse and realizing that there was no breathing either she started doing CPR while calling for 911 and being told the necessary steps for a successful technique. The police department arrived and helped the staff member with the CPR waiting for the fire department to arrive. The paramedics used a defibrillator in order to shock Sofia’s heart back to life. The little toddler was then transported by helicopter to the nearest trauma center.
Jun 6, 2016 --Anthony Kiedis was the hero of the day, the group’s frontman performed CPR on a baby while filming a sketch at the Late Late Show by James Corden, “We danced off, we tied and then we were going to celebrate with some Mexican food on the corner. And a woman came out of her house, holding a child saying, My baby, my baby, my baby can't breathe!'”, said the father of an 8 year old son, he ran with his whole band across the street to help the mother, “I'm gonna try and do a little baby CPR real quick, see if I can get some air in this kid”, after doing basic techniques the baby began to breathe, just in time for the ambulance to arrive and take the baby to the nearest medical center.
Jun 1, 2016 --Tom and Gabriela Park were at home sleeping when Gabriela noticed Tom was snoring differently than usual. She immediately called 911 and followed operator instructions to move her husband to the floor and begin CPR. First responders arrived shortly and were able to shock and revive the victim. Officials say that thanks to Gabriela's quick work, Tom was able to recover and didn't suffer brain damage. With a pacemaker in place, he is making his way back to normal life.
Mar 14, 2016 --Firefighter Dameon Malek ran a half marathon on his day off. Upon finishing, he noticed another runner on the ground not breathing and with no pulse. He quickly helped by performing CPR, assisting the ambulance staff on the way to the hospital. There is no word on the status of the patient at this point. Malek has been a paramedic since 2005 and a firefighter since 2002.
Oct 15, 2015 --A lifeguard aged 18, in his first year of service, is being hailed for coming to the rescue of a 5-year-old girl. The lifeguard discovered the girl in the waters of Mission Bay, her face downwards. By the time he got her to the beach, the girl was not breathing. With the help of a lady nurse and another gentleman, they performed CPR and helped the girl start breathing. Later on she was taken to Rady Children's Hospital for treatment and observation.
Oct 15, 2015 --As can be gleaned from snippets of news footage shown during the end credits, Ding has done an outstanding job re-creating the events and conveying the complexity and prudence of the cops' investigative chess moves. Wu"" writer-director Ding Sheng significantly improves upon ""Police Story: Lockdown,"" the Jackie Chan vehicle released in the United States in June.
Oct 14, 2015 --Bill Fitzgerald collapsed suddenly and went into cardiac arrest in August. His wife Jeannie quickly called 911 and the dispatcher, Naomi Dale, gave her instructions to perform CPR while waiting for emergency services to arrive. The couple was recently able to meet Dale and thank her for her help. Dale was glad to be able to meet the couple and connect with the caller she had helped.
Jun 18, 2015 --A police officer who was off-duty was seen helping to revive a girl six years of age after she was reported to be drowning in a swimming pool. She was swimming in the pool one afternoon when she was suddenly seen unconscious and unable to lift herself up to the surface. The off-duty police officer immediately rushed to her aid. After a few minutes of performance cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the police officer was able to get breathing back to the girl. Emergency authorities were able to take the girl to the nearest hospital for further care and evaluation. A life was preserved thanks to the quick response of the rescuer.
Jun 3, 2015 --A student at a California high school suddenly collapsed while participating in conditioning drills in his chosen sport. The coaches and a parent who saw him fall to the ground during his cardio exercise immediately went to his aid and took turns performing CPR. They also dialed 911 and waited for the paramedics to arrive and take over. Upon arriving, the emergency management team restarted his heart on-site and sent him to the hospital, where he is housed in the intensive care unit. The student’s mother thanked those who helped and gave prayers for her son and is hopeful that his condition would improve
Jun 1, 2015 --During the Bay to Breakers 2015 run, Dr. Ruth Rodgers thought that their only goal with her husband is to finish the event. However, they did not expect to save a life at the same time. Upon crossing the finish line, Ken Byk fell unconscious after experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest. Dr Ruth, who performed dozens of chest compressions as part of her work, sprang into action with the aid of Andy, her husband. Others were also helping save the stranger’s life, but Ruth remained as coordinator to ensure quality compressions are given. After 20 minutes, the EMTs arrived and used a lifesaving bag on Byk. It consists of an intubation equipment, IV setup, automated external defibrillator (AED) and some medicine. He was able to recover even when he went into another cardiac arrest in the hospital.
Apr 2, 2015 --Madi Giese was focused on working on her desk job during a tennis tournament when she witnessed a participant collapse in the court. The mother of the participant came running down the stands and screamed for anyone who knows CPR. Giese was shocked since nobody in the crowd moved, while others are just calling 911. With training from the junior lifeguard program, she volunteered to do CPR to the unconscious victim. After a few chest compressions, the girl coughed and struggled to regain her breathing. The mother is clearly traumatized, so she didn’t leave her daughter’s side all the way to the hospital. Praises for Giese were plentiful, but her only wish is that students would take the time to learn the valuable medical technique that is CPR.
Mar 29, 2015 --Officers Chapman, Galbraith, Myers, and Bonville received commendations for saving the life of a man. According to witnesses, the 4 officers helped save the life of a father's motorist that was laying on the road with no breath or pulse. The heroic officers jumped into action and performed CPR until EMT services arrived to take over.
Jan 24, 2015 --During a flight to Houston, a 70-year-old man aboard the United Flight 333 called out for help. Luckily, his co-passengers included the Orange County Fire Authority, which were trained in CPR. As the man collapsed, firefighters Donovan George and Alex Van grabbed the AED from the flight crew and performed chest compressions to the elderly, who has gone into cardiac arrest. Minutes later, he was hooked to an IV and a defibrillator is used to get a pulse. The flight was also diverted to Phoenix, the closest landing site. Fortunately, the elderly was already revived and alert when Phoenix firefighters responded to the deplaned aircraft. The man was thankful to his firefighting saviors and the flight crew as well.
Jan 20, 2015 --A vacation did not go well for a tourist after he was found floating in Seabright State beach in the afternoon, facedown. A Good Samaritan spotted the tourist and pulled him from the ocean. Santa Cruz firefighters were called to the scene of the accident and paramedics used their CPR skills to revive the man who didn’t have a pulse when he was found. Lifeguards at the beach believed that the man was somehow knocked down by the strong waves, got injured and was left unconscious. The man, around 50s, was later airlifted and transferred to Natividad Medical Center’s trauma center.
Jan 6, 2015 --Under two minutes after halftime of a basketball game, a 14-year-old boy went into cardiac arrest and collapsed while running on the court. Several bystanders, including a retired firefighter and a nurse, went down to help the teen whose lips turned purple and eyes rolled back. They performed CPR while the teen’s coach went to get the defibrillator. The nurse used the machine and applied it to the teen’s chest. The boy’s heart went back into rhythm after that and soon paramedics arrived to take the boy to a hospital. The 14-year-old, who is said to be recovering, has a lot of Good Samaritans to thank.
Nov 20, 2014 --A 15-year-old basketball player at a California High School abruptly fell on the floor of their school gym while experiencing an intense bout of asthma. Two coaches rushed to his side and began to evaluate his status. The boy lost his breathing and his pulse was nowhere to be felt. Using their emergency management training, the coaches then proceeded to administer rescue techniques: one performed CPR on the boy, while the other called the emergency operators and got their on- site defibrillator. The defibrillator pads were placed on the boy’s anterior chest area and electricity was conducted on him, finally bringing out a pulse. They never stopped their chest compressions & rescue breathing until the paramedics arrived. The boy was saved.
Nov 19, 2014 --During a basketball practice in Aliso Niguel High School, a student collapsed and went into cardiac arrest. The two coaches were called on the scene as one of them performed CPR while the other ran to retrieve the school’s defibrillator. The AED was used and after analyzing the victim’s heartbeat, it suggested a shock. The coach was able to defibrillate the victim on the scene and he was revived. The AED was put in the school six years ago after a student died during a cross-country meet. This time, the victim was revived and the school avoided another tragic death.
Oct 3, 2014 --An 11-year-old girl demonstrated hands- only or “sidewalk” CPR to her peers at her elementary school in California. She taught them chest compressions and how to time them: to the beat of the disco phenomenon “Stayin’ Alive”. Her classmates were amazed at her skill and ardor. Her passion for helping others to learn CPR stemmed from her experience in reviving a friend who drowned at her birthday pool party. She recounted seeing her friend at the bottom of the pool, not surfacing. She and her friends pulled him up and she began to put her learning from her local fire department to use. Her friend was revived and ever thankful for her bravery.
Oct 2, 2014 --Skylar Berry was called a savior when she was able to save a friend’s life during a birthday pool party. While swimming, she noticed a lifeless body in the bottom of the pool and called her other friends to fish it out. Getting no signs of life, Skylar administered CPR she learned from fire camp. Her heroic efforts proved to be fruitful as her friend sputtered out water and was rushed to the hospital for further tests. He made a full recovery and was back in school after two days. The 11-year-old is already dedicated to teaching CPR to kids her age.
Aug 28, 2014 --When a father went to teach her daughter how to surf in Venice beach, he did not know that they would meet a terrifying fate. A massive bolt of lightning struck the beach, killing one and injuring many others. The father, a chiropractor, was one of the injured victims. Her daughter was briefly unconscious and when she came around, she saw her father, who’s also a Los Angeles County lifeguard, and she quickly jumped into action. Fire department paramedics and lifeguards pulled the victim out of the water and performed CPR. After 10 minutes, he took a breath and was revived.
Feb 17, 2014 --Melissa and Paul Pestana thought they would lose their baby after delivering Zavier at home, because they could not get him to breathe. After calling 911, firefighters rushed into the scene and ushered the family inside the ambulance. During their ride, the firefighters performed CPR on the newly- delivered infant. They successfully removed the amniotic sac, but the first independent breath of the infant happened when he was cut free from his umbilical cord. The parents were thankful for the firefighters’ attempts, which secured the safety of the child. After two months, the family and their bouncing baby boy paid a visit to their heroes.
Jan 21, 2014 --Lindsay Dolan received CPR training from a high school program, but she did not think it was important until her mother needed it. While watching a 49ers game, her mother, Lori, went into cardiac arrest. Together with their neighbor, Joey Gonzales, Lindsay performed CPR compressions on her mother so her brain would not lack oxygen. The other family members called for help. Luckily, Lori made a full recovery in the hospital, where she was brought in after the incident. Doctors were impressed about the heroic actions of the teens, and commended the Fremort High School for requiring a CPR class for all freshmen.
Nov 6, 2013 --Marco Ortiz experienced a nightmare he would never forget, and that was seeing his child stopped breathing. Before a family dinner on a Sunday, Ortiz checked his 2-year-old daughter in the living room, only to find out that she was missing. He found her lifeless body in their pool. Without hesitation, he dove and retrieved her unconscious baby. The frantic father applied chest compressions and everything he knew about CPR to save his daughter. Luckily, his daughter was breathing before the paramedics arrived. The girl was transported to the local hospital for proper treatment. Thanking his CPR instructor, Karen Rose, Ortiz urged everyone to learn CPR to save lives.