Cardiac, Health, and Rescue Training

02/23/2026

Hollywood CPR vs. real CPR: what TV gets wrong — and what you actually need to know.

TV makes CPR look fast, flashy, and almost guaranteed to work.

A few big compressions, a dramatic gasp, and everyone’s back to normal.

Real CPR is different.

In real life, CPR is:
• Physical and tiring
• Repetitive and structured
• Focused on buying time, not creating miracles
• About consistency, not drama

The biggest myth I see in classes is this: people think CPR is a “moment.”

In reality, it’s a process.

A steady, step-by-step effort that keeps blood moving until higher-level care arrives.

Here’s the good news: you don’t need movie-level strength or medical instincts.

You need:
• A simple system
• Clear steps
• Practice
• And the confidence to start

That’s it.

What TV gets wrong is the speed and the outcome.

What real training gives you is structure, calm, and the ability to act instead of freeze.

If you’ve ever thought, “I hope I’d know what to do,” this is your sign to turn hope into a plan. Skills beat wishful thinking every time.

02/22/2026

Animal Bites: Even small bites can cause big infections.

If someone gets bitten by an animal (dog, cat, raccoon, or even a “nice” family pet), your job is to stay steady and follow a simple, reliable process:

1️⃣ Wash with soap and water.
Rinse the wound right away. Use clean running water and soap to flush out bacteria.

2️⃣ Control the bleeding.
Apply gentle pressure with a clean cloth or gauze until bleeding slows or stops.

3️⃣ Apply a sterile dressing.
Cover the wound to protect it from dirt and more germs.

4️⃣ Seek medical care.
Bites often need a professional check for rabies risk, tetanus updates, or antibiotics—even if the wound looks small.

💡 Tip: Don’t skip the doctor. Bite wounds can look “fine” at first and still turn into serious infections later.

This is one of those moments where a calm, simple system beats panic every time.
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02/21/2026

Eye Injury from Debris: What to Do (and What Not to Do)
“Don’t rub it — flush it.”

Eye injuries from dust, dirt, or small debris are incredibly common.

We see them from yard work, garage projects, job sites, and everyday home tasks. And almost every time, the first instinct is the same: rub the eye.

That instinct can make a small problem much worse.

Rubbing can drag debris across the surface of the eye and cause a corneal scratch, which means more pain, more inflammation, and a longer recovery.

The safer approach is simple, structured, and effective:

Start by washing your hands. This reduces the risk of introducing bacteria into an already irritated eye.

Next, flush the eye with clean water or saline for a full 15 minutes. A quick splash usually isn’t enough—you’re gently rinsing particles out, not just wetting the surface.

If the eye still appears irritated or the person is uncomfortable, cover it loosely without applying pressure.

And if pain persists, vision is blurred, or light sensitivity continues, seek medical care. Vision issues are not something to “wait out.”

This is exactly the kind of practical, real-world scenario we train for. Not dramatic. Not complicated. Just calm, competent steps that protect the person and prevent a minor injury from becoming a bigger problem.

One more honest tip from the field: safety glasses prevent a lot of emergency visits. They’re simple. They’re not exciting. And they work.

At CHART, we focus on building real confidence through clear systems and hands-on training—so when something unexpected happens, you’re not guessing. You’re prepared.
If you want to learn practical first aid and CPR skills that actually translate to real life, we’d love to help you get there.
👉 Learn more or book a class here: Contact - Chart Classes

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02/21/2026

The world is coming to the Pine Mountain Ski Jumps this weekend, and honestly… how cool is that? ⛷️

We hope everyone has an amazing time, great weather, and a weekend full of big jumps, big cheers, and good memories.

Events like this are a blast. And they’re also a good reminder that real life doesn’t always come with a warm-up run or a practice jump.

When something unexpected happens, having a simple plan, clear steps, and the confidence to act makes all the difference.

If you’ve ever thought, “I hope I’d know what to do,” this is your sign.
Come jump into a CPR & First Aid class with us and build real skills you can actually use.
Have fun out there. Stay safe. And we’ll see you in class. ❤️

02/18/2026

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02/18/2026

Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar): Know the Signs.

Act Fast. Stay Steady.

Low blood sugar is a common medical emergency, and it often doesn’t look dramatic at first.

Someone may seem shaky, sweaty, confused, or “just not right.”

What’s happening is simple and serious: the brain isn’t getting enough glucose, and it needs it quickly.

A calm, structured response makes all the difference.

If the person is awake and able to swallow:

Give 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates.
Examples include juice, regular soda, glucose tablets, or a few pieces of candy.

The goal is speed. These work faster than foods that contain fat or protein.

Wait about 15 minutes and reassess.

If you can check their glucose, do so. If not, watch for improvement in symptoms like alertness, coordination, and clarity.

If they are still symptomatic or still low, repeat the sugar.

Use the same approach: 15 grams, then reassess again after about 15 minutes. This structured process helps avoid both under-treating and overcorrecting.

If the person becomes unconscious, cannot swallow, or is not improving:
Call 911.

Do not try to give food or drink to someone who cannot protect their airway. At that point, advanced care is needed.

A practical reminder we emphasize in training: anyone who is at risk for low blood sugar should carry a fast-acting sugar source. In a bag, in a pocket, in the car.

Simple preparation prevents delayed treatment when minutes matter.

In real-world emergencies, people don’t need complicated algorithms. They need clear systems, good judgment, and the confidence to act.

This is exactly what we teach in our classes—practical, medically accurate skills designed for real life, not just the classroom.
At CHART, our training is built on experience, evidence-based guidelines, and real-world readiness. We focus on helping everyday people respond correctly, calmly, and effectively when it counts.

If you want to build that kind of confidence for yourself, your family, or your workplace, we’d love to help.
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Simple steps. Solid systems. Real confidence when it matters most.

02/15/2026

Sudden Cardiac Arrest
“The most important gift? A second chance.”

In real life, cardiac emergencies don’t come with warning signs or perfect conditions. They happen at home, at work, at community events — often in front of everyday people. In those first few minutes, outcomes are shaped less by luck and more by whether someone knows what to do and is ready to act.

At CHART, we teach a clear, proven response system that works in the real world:

1️⃣ Call 911.
Activate emergency services immediately. Put the phone on speaker if possible so you can begin care while receiving guidance.

2️⃣ Start CPR immediately.
Push hard and fast in the center of the chest. The goal is to keep oxygenated blood moving to the brain and vital organs until advanced care is available.

3️⃣ Use an AED if one is available.
Turn it on and follow the prompts. The device will analyze the heart rhythm and guide you step by step. It only advises a shock if it’s needed.

4️⃣ Continue until help arrives.
Keep going until trained help takes over, you are physically unable to continue, or the person shows clear signs of life.

💡 Fast, effective action can triple survival odds.
This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about having practical training, a simple structure, and the confidence to act under pressure.

Our courses are built from real-world experience and focused on real-life readiness — not just checking a box, but building true competence when seconds matter.

If you’d like to learn these skills, refresh your training, or make sure your team or family is prepared, we’d be glad to help.
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Being ready isn’t about fear. It’s about preparation, responsibility, and giving someone the best possible chance when it counts.

We’re Here to Help. Let’s Get in Touch. Whether you have a question about classes, group rates, or what training is best for your team, we’re ready to help. Our instructors and support staff are real people who care about your peace of mind and your safety. Send Us A Message If you prefer to s...

02/15/2026

Yesterday I taught a class of 13 people.
Thirteen.

That’s 13 more humans with the skills, the confidence, and the presence of mind to step up in a real emergency instead of freezing.

We didn’t just go through a checklist or memorize steps. We worked through real-life situations. The messy ones. The stressful ones. The ones where your brain wants to panic and your body needs a simple, clear system to follow.

One of them left this review, and honestly… this is exactly why I do this work.

Being “thorough” isn’t about being complicated.
It’s about giving people a solid structure, a clear plan, and the freedom to act when seconds matter.

If you’ve ever thought, “I hope I’d know what to do”… that’s not luck. That’s training, practice, and a little bit of confidence built on the right process.

Proud of this group. Proud of the work. And really grateful to get to serve this community. 💛

(And yes… this is how lives actually get changed.)

01/23/2026

Let’s be honest…

Most of us think about safety when something scary pops up in the news.

Then we immediately think,
“Okay… but how do I bring this up without sounding dramatic?”

Here’s the secret:
Safety doesn’t need sirens.

It needs calm, clarity, and tiny doable steps.

Instead of saying:
“We need an emergency plan RIGHT NOW.”

Try this:
“Hey, I was thinking… if something unexpected happened, it might be nice to know who grabs what.”

See the difference?

Same intention.
Way less panic.

Real preparedness isn’t about fear.
It’s about feeling steady, confident, and quietly ready.

And honestly?

That kind of calm leadership is one of the most powerful things you can bring to your home or business.

If you’ve ever avoided the safety conversation because you didn’t want to be “that person”…
you’re not alone.
And you’re not wrong for caring.

You’re just ready for a better way to talk about it.

💬 Tell me — have you ever wanted to bring up safety but didn’t know how?

01/21/2026

How long help really takes to arrive — and the part you play in the in-between minutes.

We imagine sirens instantly.

Reality is different.

In cities, average ambulance response time is 7–9 minutes.

That’s best case.
Traffic.
High-rise buildings.
Locked doors.
Wrong entrances.

In rural areas, it’s often 15–30 minutes.
Sometimes longer.

Now add winter.
Snow-covered roads.
Black ice.
County plows haven’t made it yet.
A single lane with no shoulder.

That 15 minutes stretches fast.

Some homes don’t have visible addresses.
Mailboxes buried in snow.
Long driveways with no lights.

GPS gets close… but not close enough.

Crews slow down.
They don’t want to miss the turn.
Or slide past it.

Every minute matters.

For cardiac arrest, brain injury can begin in 4–6 minutes without oxygen.

Not after 30.
Not after help arrives.
Before.

That space between the call and the crew?
That’s not empty time.

That’s your time.

Your breathing.
Your hands.
Your voice staying steady.

You don’t need to do everything.
You just need to do the first right thing.

Because when roads are icy.
Addresses are hidden.
And help is doing everything possible to get there…

You are the bridge.
Calm beats panic.
Action beats waiting.

Preparation turns chaos into something manageable.

Not dramatic.
Just real.

And those in-between minutes?
They’re where lives quietly change direction.

01/07/2026

Most people think frostbite is just “really cold skin.”
It’s not.
When skin turns numb, hard, or waxy, your body is already in survival mode.
Blood flow is shutting down.
Oxygen isn’t getting through.
And what you do in the next few minutes can mean full recovery… or permanent damage.
Share this.
Save it.
And make sure the people you love know the signs.
Because winter doesn’t wait for you to Google it. ❄️