Dear friends,
Heartfelt is dedicated to saving lives through heart screenings and early detection of serious heart conditions that potentially can lead to Sudden Cardiac Death. Because what they do is so important, we have been partnering with Heartfelt and subsidizing some of their screenings over the past few years. Please take the time to visit their site and share it with others! ♥️ — Debbie
Heartfelt provides cardiac screening in order to save lives from preventable tragedies due to Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD). Echocardiograms (ECHO) and Electrocardiograms (ECG/EKG) are offered for a nominal donation, per screening. Heartfelt screens students, athletes, adults, and kids, ages 5 & up. https://heartfeltscreening.org/
Dear friends, I have had the privilege of working alongside amazing individuals committed to helping others who have been impacted by cardiac arrest. Site was just launched. More resources will be continually added. Please share this site with others with the goal of reaching many who need support! ♥️ — Debbie
Announcing, Heartsight, a trusted, informational resource co-created by a North American team of experts and volunteers with diverse backgrounds and skills, all linked by lived experiences with cardiac arrest. We are you. We see you. ♥️♥️♥️ check it out and leave a message https://ourheartsight.com #heartsight ♥️♥️♥️♥️
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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| HSI CPR & AED Certification Course for Youth Sports Leagues 2/23/26 6-8:30pm | Santiago Charter Middle School Cafeteria |
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This course is a nationally accredited certification. Students will receive a certification card valid for 2-years upon successfully completing the course. This certification meets the California AB310 CPR and AED certification requirements for youth sports coaches and leaders, etc. Upon successful completion of class, participants will receive the following free resources:
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| HSI CPR & AED Certification Course for Youth Sports Leagues 2/24/26 6-8:30pm | Santiago Charter Middle School Cafeteria |
| 6Course Topics Include:
This course is a nationally accredited certification. Students will receive a certification card valid for 2-years upon successfully completing the course. This certification meets the California AB310 CPR and AED certification requirements for youth sports coaches and leaders, etc. Upon successful completion of class, participants will receive the following free resources:
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| AHA HeartCode BLS ECourse Plus Skills or Skill Test Only | 915 W. Imperial Highway, Brea, CA |
| American Heart Association – HeartCode BLS Skills. $90 Online Course Key plus Skills – We send e-learning course link to you upon registration. $50 Skills Only. Student purchased elearning course directly from AHA and completes course prior to skills You will need to have completed an online AHA blended course. Please bring your online completion certificate with you to the skills session. Contact Debbie at 714-514-5548 to schedule your skills session. We also accept pdf copies emailed to debbie@cpritworks.com. Recommended for: MDs, RNs, EMTs, Dentists, Pharmacists, and Medical Personnel, Athletic Trainers, Swim Instructors 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 HeartCode BLS Online Course uses the latest eSimulation technology to enable student to assess and treat patients in virtual healthcare settings. Utilizing a variety of eLearning assists such as dramatization, eSimulations, animations, self-directed learning, and interactive activities, this course teaches BLS knowledge and skills. This method of learning provides training consistency, adaptability to different learning styles, and flexibility for the student’s and employer’s time. Students can work at their own pace applying their knowledge to real time decision making and skills development. Blended training also supports the need for hands-on learning go psychomotor skills. Debriefing and coaching are provided immediately after each simulation. The HeartCode BLS Online Course is a self paced course accessible anytime from any computer. This course may be used for initial or renewal BLS Provider Course. After completing the online portion, Students practice and demonstrate their skills with an AHA instructor. AHA E-Cards will be issued to you during the in-person skills assessment course. COURSE DETAILS:
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| AHA HeartCode BLS ECourse Plus Skills or Skill Test Only | 915 W. Imperial Highway, Brea, CA |
| American Heart Association – HeartCode BLS Skills. $90 Online Course Key plus Skills – We send e-learning course link to you upon registration. $50 Skills Only. Student purchased elearning course directly from AHA and completes course prior to skills You will need to have completed an online AHA blended course. Please bring your online completion certificate with you to the skills session. Contact Debbie at 714-514-5548 to schedule your skills session. We also accept pdf copies emailed to debbie@cpritworks.com. Recommended for: MDs, RNs, EMTs, Dentists, Pharmacists, and Medical Personnel, Athletic Trainers, Swim Instructors 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 HeartCode BLS Online Course uses the latest eSimulation technology to enable student to assess and treat patients in virtual healthcare settings. Utilizing a variety of eLearning assists such as dramatization, eSimulations, animations, self-directed learning, and interactive activities, this course teaches BLS knowledge and skills. This method of learning provides training consistency, adaptability to different learning styles, and flexibility for the student’s and employer’s time. Students can work at their own pace applying their knowledge to real time decision making and skills development. Blended training also supports the need for hands-on learning go psychomotor skills. Debriefing and coaching are provided immediately after each simulation. The HeartCode BLS Online Course is a self paced course accessible anytime from any computer. This course may be used for initial or renewal BLS Provider Course. After completing the online portion, Students practice and demonstrate their skills with an AHA instructor. AHA E-Cards will be issued to you during the in-person skills assessment course. COURSE DETAILS:
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| AHA HeartCode BLS ECourse Plus Skills or Skill Test Only | 915 W. Imperial Highway, Brea, CA |
| American Heart Association – HeartCode BLS Skills. $90 Online Course Key plus Skills – We send e-learning course link to you upon registration. $50 Skills Only. Student purchased elearning course directly from AHA and completes course prior to skills You will need to have completed an online AHA blended course. Please bring your online completion certificate with you to the skills session. Contact Debbie at 714-514-5548 to schedule your skills session. We also accept pdf copies emailed to debbie@cpritworks.com. Recommended for: MDs, RNs, EMTs, Dentists, Pharmacists, and Medical Personnel, Athletic Trainers, Swim Instructors 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 HeartCode BLS Online Course uses the latest eSimulation technology to enable student to assess and treat patients in virtual healthcare settings. Utilizing a variety of eLearning assists such as dramatization, eSimulations, animations, self-directed learning, and interactive activities, this course teaches BLS knowledge and skills. This method of learning provides training consistency, adaptability to different learning styles, and flexibility for the student’s and employer’s time. Students can work at their own pace applying their knowledge to real time decision making and skills development. Blended training also supports the need for hands-on learning go psychomotor skills. Debriefing and coaching are provided immediately after each simulation. The HeartCode BLS Online Course is a self paced course accessible anytime from any computer. This course may be used for initial or renewal BLS Provider Course. After completing the online portion, Students practice and demonstrate their skills with an AHA instructor. AHA E-Cards will be issued to you during the in-person skills assessment course. COURSE DETAILS:
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| AHA HeartCode BLS ECourse Plus Skills or Skill Test Only | 915 W. Imperial Highway, Brea, CA |
| American Heart Association – HeartCode BLS Skills. $90 Online Course Key plus Skills – We send e-learning course link to you upon registration. $50 Skills Only. Student purchased elearning course directly from AHA and completes course prior to skills You will need to have completed an online AHA blended course. Please bring your online completion certificate with you to the skills session. Contact Debbie at 714-514-5548 to schedule your skills session. We also accept pdf copies emailed to debbie@cpritworks.com. Recommended for: MDs, RNs, EMTs, Dentists, Pharmacists, and Medical Personnel, Athletic Trainers, Swim Instructors 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 HeartCode BLS Online Course uses the latest eSimulation technology to enable student to assess and treat patients in virtual healthcare settings. Utilizing a variety of eLearning assists such as dramatization, eSimulations, animations, self-directed learning, and interactive activities, this course teaches BLS knowledge and skills. This method of learning provides training consistency, adaptability to different learning styles, and flexibility for the student’s and employer’s time. Students can work at their own pace applying their knowledge to real time decision making and skills development. Blended training also supports the need for hands-on learning go psychomotor skills. Debriefing and coaching are provided immediately after each simulation. The HeartCode BLS Online Course is a self paced course accessible anytime from any computer. This course may be used for initial or renewal BLS Provider Course. After completing the online portion, Students practice and demonstrate their skills with an AHA instructor. AHA E-Cards will be issued to you during the in-person skills assessment course. 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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