Need Work? CNAs in High Demand

Posted On: 2/17/2012 10:39:22 AM
The United States Department of Labor estimates one of the highest demand positions in the country will be Certified Nursing Assistants. Over the next 10 years, need for CNAs will increase by 25 percent with a rate of 15 percent after that time. The primary reason for this bump is Baby Boomers growing older and needing more medical attention. RESQ Health & Safety Training has a six-week course available to meet the increase. The course is offered at the Indianapolis location for a low-cost.

Once certified you can take positions in various areas within the medical field. They include, but are not limited to, hospitals, nursing homes, retirement centers and medical offices. RESQ's classes are an Indiana State Department of Health approved course. It provides the current fundamental knowledge and skills for nursing and other related health-care professions, including AHA Health Care Provider Basic Life Support. It is designed to prepare students to successfully complete the IN state certification exam. Students will be taught how the nurse aide is an ever-increasingly valuable career based on ethical health care principles that respect the client.

This can launch a career with limitless earning potential by obtaining the basics from RESQ. Many CNAs develop a desire to become registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. Regardless of the economic landscape, this is a position that will be unlikely to shrink because of the constant need to help elderly and those in-need.

A CNA’s workload is fast-paced, but the human contact and ability to help those in medical need is a strong motivating factor. If you desire to help people and have compassion for patients becoming a CNA is no-brainer. Register today for RESQ Training.

The next class is scheduled for March 6 - April 15. It will fill up quickly, so reserve your spot right away. Learn from the best instructors in Indiana. Make a difference as a CNA - you won't regret the decision.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Heart

Posted On: 2/10/2012 12:56:57 PM
Chocolates, five-course dinners and desserts are the typical ways your special someone says, ‘I love you’ on Valentine’s Day. However, these are predictable and not exceptionally respectful to your actual heart. Why not try something different this year? Show a different side of love by going out for an active date. One idea is to try a yoga class.

The origins of yoga come from India, during a time when people practiced it to increase their peacefulness and spirituality. The focus today is much like that of ancient times, helping people relax or de-stress from the everyday challenges and improving the health through flexibility and exertion. This low impact workout is also great for couples looking to grow more intimate. It can be an easy addition to a heart-healthy lifestyle by improving the major needs of everyone – physically, mentally and emotionally.

In addition, if you have suffered cardiac arrest, heart attack or other heart event, Yoga is an ideal activity to re-introduce exercise and help overcome the emotional trauma of the emergency. By doing this with a partner, it will help you both heal gradually and at your own pace. You don’t have to worry about someone else ‘beating you’ or ‘being better’ because Yoga is an experience and a journey.

The American Heart Association suggests getting at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic physical activity each week. While this activity doesn’t count for those minutes, it gets you started on the road to living healthier.

Another activity to include this Valentine’s Day is getting CPR certified. Much like Yoga, this seems like a far out idea. The benefits of both are largely intrinsic, but having the peace of mind knowing you are prepared for whatever life brings you is invaluable. RESQ Health & Safety Training has classes in your backyard – Columbus, Indianapolis and Fort Wayne. They are taught by Hoosiers for Hoosiers. Taking the course with a significant other is the ultimate sign of love saying, ‘I want to be with you forever.’ You are also showing your children, friends and co-workers your commitment to being there when they need you most.

Find a Yoga class and a date on the calendar to get CPR certified with RESQ. You’ll never regret the decision. Happy Valentine’s Day.

AEDs Gaining Momentum

Posted On: 1/24/2012 9:33:16 AM
The state of New Jersey is looking into passing a law that would require schools, recreational departments and youth camps to have automated external defibrillators (AED) for youth athletic events. They are not alone. Numerous states now require fitness facilities to have at least one AED on-site, along with trained staff. As of last count, there are 10 of these states - Arkansas, California, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York (for clubs with more than 500 members) and Rhode Island, plus Washington, DC. Legislation is pending in other states. RESQ Health & Safety Training makes sure Hoosiers know how to use this device and perform CPR in their classes. And there are valid reasons for this push to get AEDs everywhere possible.

Every minute a person is in cardiac arrest decreases the chance of survival by 70 percent.
When you call 911, the average response time is eight to 12 minutes.
If you call 911 and do nothing else, the chance of survival is 3 to 5 percent.
If you call 911 and do CPR, the chance of survival increases to 6 to 9 percent.
If you call 911, do CPR and use an AED, the chance of survival jumps to 50 percent or more.

With three convenient locations in Columbus, Fort Wayne and Indianapolis, RESQ Training combines these two in one convenient class designed with you in mind. You don't need to be an expert, but knowing how to do these in a moment of crisis is priceless.

If you need more proof, YMCAs nationwide report more than 100 instances of members’ lives being saved because of AEDs, says Michael Spezzano, former national health and fitness director for the YMCA of the USA and current editor and project coordinator of the YMCA’s technical assistance paper on AEDs. AED programs have been successful in for-profit clubs, too. Town Sports International (TSI) reports that members’ lives have been saved since the inception of their program in 2005.

If you don't have an AED in your business, school, or fitness club, it is time to urge them to get one. RESQ can train everyone. Help push for positive change and let RESQ Training do the rest.

Find the next AED/ CPR Training with RESQ.

Keep Resolutions in 2012

Posted On: 1/17/2012 7:37:37 AM
One of the top New Year’s Resolutions from year to year is getting in shape. The most popular way to do this is by running or walking. It’s the most cost effective means to shedding pounds – you need a good pair of shoes and motivation. Some people have enjoyed their fitness so much, in 2012 they have taken it to the next level by signing up for a half or full marathon. Only about one percent of the population has accomplished this feat and for Indiana residents the number is even lower. This elite group is not made up of crazy health junkies, but of neighbors like you trying to become more fit.

The largest half-marathon in the world is right in your backyard – the One America 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. In 108 days, the starting gun will usher 35,000 men and women from the Hoosier state with representatives from all 50 states and a few other countries. As with most endeavors in life, there are dangers. The benefits, however, far outweigh the risks.

Aside from sore muscles, strains and the like, putting your body through this difficult task can lead a small percent to cardiac arrest. At the Mecca of American Marathons – Boston – at least 1,000 runners and family members will be trained in CPR after local researchers found that immediate use of the procedure could have saved many of the runners who have died from cardiac arrest during a marathon or half-marathon.

The Massachusetts General Hospital study, published yesterday in the New England Journal of Medicine, examined 59 runners whose hearts stopped during races over the past decade in the United States. Among 31 cases with complete clinical data, the researchers found that all eight who survived had received cardiopulmonary resuscitation from a bystander. In comparison, just 10 of the 23 who died received CPR.

This is why if you are planning on doing the Mini-Marathon, or one of the other races listed below, it is important to get yourself educated with RESQ Health & Safety Training CPR. Their three convenient locations in Indianapolis, Columbus and Fort Wayne provide an excellent opportunity at a low cost. Even if running isn’t your thing, getting trained on basic life-saving skills will be great to have in your back pocket. Being prepared for the ‘what-if’ in life is exactly why RESQ provides this service. Take a few moments and register online today. Have a healthy 2012!

Indiana Half/ Full Marathons 01/12-06/12

Indiana University Mini-Marathon – Bloomington
Carmel Marathon/ Half-Marathon
Southern Indiana Classic Marathon/ Half-Marathon
Geist Half-Marathon
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Mark Your Calendar

Posted On: 1/9/2012 12:19:12 PM
The RESQ Health & Safety Training Calendar is out for 2012! With locations in Columbus, Fort Wayne, and Indianapolis, there is a site near you. Taught by fellow Hoosiers, you can start the year off right by getting trained in a number of specialties. Whether you are an individual looking to be better prepared for the uncertainties of life or are a professional needing specialized training, RESQ has something for you. The full calendar can be found here.