Critical Response Training Associates

02/18/2020

We truly never know when we will have to use our training. Sometimes you will be in a position to change the course of someone’s life forever. Are you going to look away and hope for someone else to step up or will you to and ? The choice is yours and we are here to help prepare you for that moment. There’s a reason our motto is “Ensuring confidence through professional instruction” and it’s because when seconds count, reaction is born of confidence and confidence is a necessary part of success!

Teammates, trainers and medical staff helped to save the life of St. Louis Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester Tuesday night after he became unresponsive on the bench after returning from the ice.

01/23/2020

Just remember... Doing something is ALWAYS better than doing nothing! If you do nothing else, on the center of the chest to the beat of Stayin’ Alive or, for you Star Wars fans, the Imperial March. can be done by anyone so when someone needs your help, don’t get cold feet or they’ll have them too! Want training for yourself, family, group, or organization? Contact us today and we’d be glad to help?

According to a large Swedish study published in April 2019 in the journal 'Circulation,' hands-only CPR doubled a person's odds of surviving at least 30 days after cardiac arrest.

01/05/2020

One downside to a new year is a reset of your insurance deductible! Take the time to check your for expired supplies and restock any needed supplies to keep those small injuries from turning into an ER visit Have questions about what kind of kit or supplies you should have? Comment on this post or message us for some advice.

12/31/2019

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. When we put off that training we were going to take, it not only leaves us unprepared for it when it happens but we may have to live with the thought that we could have done something to prevent it or improve the outcome. Make #2020 a year of and !

Reactionary safety is a losing battle.

12/30/2019

Here’s to a safe and healthy New Year! Start #2020 off with right and make and a resolution. If your organization, school, or business needs or training, contact us today and schedule your training early before your calendar fills up!

08/04/2019

There are no words that can describe the tragedies in El Paso, TX and Dayton, OH. Whatever your beliefs are about what caused these senseless attacks, one thing should remain clear in everyone’s mind. is a term relative to your level of . If you wish to remain relatively safe, then you should be relatively prepared for anything. Some of the simplest things you can do are taking a and course. It won’t prevent a tragedy from occurring but you’ll be somewhat prepared for what happens after. There is also the option of taking an advanced course to prepare you to experience an incident or a severe accident where you, a loved one, or even a complete stranger are the victim of a traumatic injury requiring action to stop the bleeding BEFORE first responders have a chance to make it the national average of a 14 minute response to your location. Give us a couple hours of your time and invest in your own safety today. It is our hope that no one ever needs the training courses they take with us but the ER is full of examples of the unexpected nature of life!

08/03/2019

Do you have a teenager looking to earn money as a ? If so, check back frequently as we will be offering a Child and Babysitter certification course (dates are pending). You can find more information on our website athttps://criticalresponsetraining.com/cpr-courses/american-safety-health-institute-cpr/

Critical Response Training Associates is an independent training center and provider of the American Safety & Health Institute.

07/30/2019

As a point, we don’t like to promote fear of things that could happen. However, as parents of kids who use Nerf guns, I have a strict rule that safety glasses are to be worn. Although a a little dated by a couple of months, here’s a good news article to reflect the purpose of Children’s Eye Health and Safety month: https://nypost.com/2018/12/17/nine-year-old-boy-loses-an-eye-after-being-shot-with-a-nerf-gun/

While an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, things do happen. Please check out this month’s ASHI blog on eye safety and eye injuries in children.

For Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, today’s blog post reviews eye safety best practices and how to respond to a child with an eye injury.

07/29/2019

We have a lot of great things in the works! Be on the lookout for upcoming and and courses in time for school and sports activities. Also, don’t forget we can bring any of our classes to you, including our Friends and Family non-certification CPR course. Call, email, or message us on Facebook today!

07/28/2019

Great news everybody! CRTA is back after relocating to the area in the great state of . Even better, we are still aligned with our parent training center LifeForce USA, Inc. in Howell, NJ which will make make it possible to continue to provide y'all with the highest quality , , and instruction offered through the and . Contact us today to schedule your training today!