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Brea family mounts automatic defibrillator to house for neighbors having cardiac emergency
if you are interested in starting your own neighborhood program, contact us at CPRitWorks@gmail.com
Sudden Cardiac Arrest can occur at any time, to anyone, anywhere.
People who experience Sudden Cardiac Arrest can die because they don’t receive immediate CPR from someone close-by.
As a family member, friend or bystander, you can take action to save someone’s life!
Advocating…
The objective of our mission is to integrate CPR in the mindset of others — to create an awareness of the effectiveness of quality bystander CPR, AED, and its place in the Chain Of Survival.
Inspiring…
We seek to inspire and unite communities through the narrative of our 25 year old son’s Sudden Cardiac Arrest — sharing his survival story and coming alongside and supporting those who have lost loved ones in similar cardiac events.
Educating…
As part of our community outreach, we offer CPR Awareness Classes to encourage others to embrace the challenge of being prepared to save a life.
Training…
We offer American Heart Association classes in BLS, CPR, and HeartSaver.
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| ONLINE COURSE: AHA Bloodborne Pathogen Certification $28/pp | Online - Elearning Blended Learning Course |
| Bloodborne Pathogens OnlineMeets the Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standards (29CFR 1910.1030) published by OSHA. Online Course–Upon completion print AHA course completion certificate FEE: $28 class  Receive Online Key by Email! Refunds are not Available Online-Only CourseThis class is only available online. Hands-On Details Bloodborne Pathogens Online This course is for anyone with a reasonable chance for occupational exposure to blood or blood-containing materials, including childcare workers, school personnel, maintenance workers, tattoo artists, and state corrections facilities employees. Course Details
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| Blended at Home COURSE: AHA Heartsaver CPR AED HeartSaver Key & Skills $68 | Online - Elearning Blended Learning Course |
| American Heart Association – HeartSaver CPR AED Key & Skills FEE: $68 Receive Key by email within 24-30 business hours for Online Course, Print Certificate of Completion & do Skills Session with AHA Instructor Upon receipt of online completion certification, call 714-514-5548 to schedule your 45 minute skill test with an AHA Instructor at CPR it Works in Brea location or we are mobile and can discuss coming to you depending on distance. Recommended for: Teachers, Fitness Trainers, Security Guards, and Laypeople
Receive Online Key and Skills Session Confirmation by Email! DIRECTIONS: Please include your email when ordering. The online key and instructions on how to login and register for the course will be emailed to you. REFUNDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE COURSES The Heartsaver CPR AED Online Course is designed to prepare students to provide CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. This program is for anyone with limited or no knowledge medical training who needs an AHA course completion card. You will learn:
The Heartsaver Online Course is a self paced course accessible anytime from any computer. This course may be used for initial or renewal HeartSaver Course. eBooks are included. After completing the online portion, Students practice and demonstrate their skills with an AHA instructor. Call 714-514-5548 to schedule. COURSE DETAILS:
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| Blended at Home COURSE: AHA First Aid CPR AED HeartSaver Key & Skills $70 | Online - Elearning Blended Learning Course |
| American Heart Association – HeartSaver First Aid, CPR AED Key & Skills FEE: $70 Receive Key by email within 24-30 business hours for Online Course, Print Certificate of Completion Upon receipt of online completion certification, call 714-514-5548 to schedule your 45 minute skill test with an AHA Instructor at CPR it Works in Brea. We are mobile and can come to you. Recommended for: Teachers, Fitness Trainers, Security Guards, and Laypeople
Receive Online Key and Skills Session Confirmation by Email! DIRECTIONS: Please include your email when ordering. The online key and instructions on how to login and register for the course will be emailed to you. REFUNDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE COURSES The Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Online Course is designed to prepare students to provide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. It offers the basics of recognizing and administering first aid for the most common life-threatening emergencies. This program is for anyone with limited or no knowledge medical training who needs an AHA course completion card. You will learn:
First aid instruction includes bandaging, bleeding, wounds, choking, shock, seizure, fainting, broken bones, sprains, burns, bites, stings, poison, and temperature- related conditions. CPR includes Adult, Child, Infant and AED use. The Heartsaver Online Course is a self paced course accessible anytime from any computer. This course may be used for initial or renewal Heartsaver Course. eBooks are included. After completing the online portion, Students practice and demonstrate their skills with an AHA instructor. Call 714-514-5548 to schedule. COURSE DETAILS:
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| Blended At Home COURSE: AHA Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Key & Skills $85 | Online - Elearning Blended Learning Course |
| American Heart Association – Pediatric First Aid, CPR AED Key & Skills FEE: $85 Receive Key by email within 24-30 business hours for Online Course, Print Certificate of Completion Upon receipt of online completion certification, call 714-514-5548 to schedule your 45 minute skill test with an AHA Instructor at CPR it Works in Brea. We are mobile and can come to you. Recommended for: Preschools, Daycare, Childcare Workers, Parents, & Babysitters
Receive Online Key and Skills Session Confirmation by Email! DIRECTIONS: Please include your email when ordering. The online key and instructions on how to login and register for the course will be emailed to you. REFUNDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE COURSES The Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Online course contains information on how to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. This course provides a one-stop shop for pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED training needs for child care providers. You will learn:
The Heartsaver Online Course is a self paced course accessible anytime from any computer. This course may be used for initial or renewal Course. eBooks are included. After completing the online portion, Students practice and demonstrate their skills with an AHA instructor and receive a Pediatric First aid CPR AED card, valid for two (2) years. Call 714-514-5548 to schedule you skill test once your online portion is complete. COURSE DETAILS:
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| Blended at Home Course: ASHI First Aid CPR AED Key & Skills $45 | Online - Elearning Blended Learning Course |
| ASHI First Aid, CPR AED Key & Skills FEE: $45 Receive Key by email within 24-30 business hours for Online Course, Print Certificate of Completion Upon receipt of online completion certification, call 714-514-5548 to schedule your 45 minute skill test with an Instructor at CPR it Works in Brea. We are mobile and can come to you. Recommended for: Teachers, Fitness Trainers, Security Guards, and Laypeople
Receive Online Key and Skills Session Confirmation by Email! DIRECTIONS: Please include your email when ordering. The online key and instructions on how to login and register for the course will be emailed to you. REFUNDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE COURSES The ASHI First Aid CPR AED Online Course is designed to prepare students to provide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. It offers the basics of recognizing and administering first aid for the most common life-threatening emergencies. This program is for anyone with limited or no knowledge medical training who needs an AHA course completion card. You will learn:
First aid instruction includes bandaging, bleeding, wounds, choking, shock, seizure, fainting, broken bones, sprains, burns, bites, stings, poison, and temperature- related conditions. CPR includes Adult, Child, Infant and AED use. The Blended Course is a self paced course accessible anytime from any computer. This course may be used for initial or renewal Heartsaver Course. eBooks are included. After completing the online portion, Students practice and demonstrate their skills with an instructor. Call 714-514-5548 to schedule. COURSE DETAILS:
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Why we started “CPR it Works”…
Al and Debbie Medina
As Al and I reflect on when our son Daniel collapsed of a sudden cardiac arrest at home in our kitchen, we remind ourselves how grateful we are that within seconds of collapse, our son’s friend administered immediate quality bystander CPR. That, followed with emergency medical treatment from our local paramedics and hospital, drastically increased Daniel’s chances of survival and we are so thankful that he is still with us today!
Almost 90 percent of people who suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrests die. CPR, especially if performed in the first few minutes of cardiac arrest, can double or triple a person’s chance of survival.
What we learned through this traumatic event is that most sudden cardiac arrests occur at home — and the chances of survival WITHOUT immediate bystander CPR is frighteningly slim. This is why we are encouraging everyone to be aware of the importance of CPR and become prepared to one day possibly saving the life of a friend or family member.
Our website is a great place to begin equipping you with the knowledge and confidence needed to deal with a sudden cardiac arrest event. We hope that you’ll take advantage of one of our free CPR training classes or a more in-depth CPR certification course and that you’ll be able to connect with us at one of our community events as we attempt to advocate, inspire, educate, and train for quality bystander CPR.
Debbie Medina
Founder
CPR it Works
AHA Instructor
CPR, AED, BLS, HeartSaver
Sudden cardiac arrest kills more people than traffic accidents, handguns, house fires, prostate cancer, breast cancer, and AIDS combined - more than 350,000 each year in the US alone!
Be the Difference for Someone You Love
When a person has a cardiac arrest, survival depends on immediately getting CPR from someone nearby. Almost 90 percent of people who suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrests die. CPR, especially if performed in the first few minutes of cardiac arrest, can double or triple a person’s chance of survival.
If you are called on to give CPR in an emergency, you will most likely be trying to save the life of someone you love: a child, a spouse, a parent or a friend.
The 5 links in the adult Chain of Survival are:
- Immediate RECOGNITION of cardiac arrest and ACTIVATION of 911 (the emergency response system)
- Early CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) with an emphasis on chest compressions
- Rapid DEFIBRILLATION
- Effective ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT
- Integrated POST-CARDIAC ARREST CARE
A strong Chain of Survival can improve chances of survival and recovery for victims of heart attack, stroke and other emergencies.
In this 5-minute appearance on the Today Show, Dr. Oz demonstrates how easy and effective hands only CPR and the use of a public AED can be.
“Everyone in America today can learn how to do hands only CPR.”
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Their passion to help spread the word through training and support makes us all safer and more informed about how to help someone when the need arises. Just got training on how to use a tourniquet, and one I can carry with me on my train commute! 
J G.3/17/2019My daughter took a Child/ Infant CPR class here because she is a teen babysitter. The instructors were great and she learned so much. Thank you to Debbie and her team. 
Hester P.4/01/2019Debbie hosted a training at our Corporate office, and it was WONDERFUL. Debbie was incredibly knowledgeable about CPR and general heart health. She provided dummies and allowed for our coworkers to understand what needs to be done in a CPR situation. Debbie brought her own personal experience with her, and... read more
Lacy O.3/04/2019 - I was referred to Debbie Medina by the American Heart Association. Our company has a national partnership with AHA and heart health is an important cause for our organization and myself personally. As part of our awareness campaigns, we partnered with Debbie on a Lunch and Learn session for our... read more
Denise O.4/17/2019I ask that you please provide more hands on training. On-Line classes are not excepted in many places..
Des Castro3/18/2019I've attended several CPR it Works community events with free training. Debbie and Al are great teachers and make learning CPR straight forward and accessible. Thank you so much for all that you are doing for our community...saving lives!! I highly recommend their training and classes.
Emily E.3/08/2019 -
Debbie did an amazing job teaching our cub scouts all about CPR as well as AED’s and choking. Our scouts loved it and gained a greater knowledge and confidence of what to do in these situations.
Shawna Ibey Trimmell6/04/2019Debbie is amazing at teaching her passion of keeping us safe and aware and helping the community work together in CPR and first aid.
Lauren Sweeney8/10/2018I wanted to say how impressed I am with CPR: it works. I am a physician and Mrs. Medina teaches her classes with energy and enthusiasm. I have utilized Mrs. Medina's classes to instruct middle school students and teen volunteer programs in CPR and first aid. ... read more
Jayana P.3/02/2019