--- title: Why Learn CPR? | Golden State CPR description: CPR is a lifesaving procedure that is performed after the heart stops beating, CPR is worth learning as it is --- [Skip to content](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/gshss-blog/2023/04/27/is-cpr-worth-learning#main-content) [![Golden State Health and Safety Solutions logo – CPR, AED, First Aid & OSHA Training in California](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GSHSS%20Logo.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=GSHSS%20Logo.png)Homepage](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/home) - [Training & Consultation](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/services) - [CPR, AED & First Aid Training](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/group-cpr-first-aid-training-golden-state-health-safety-solution) - [Workplace Safety Courses](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/workplace-safety-training) - [Cal/OSHA Consulting](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/california-osha-training) - [First Aid Kit Installation & Maintenance](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/first-aid-kit-installation-maintenance) - [Government Agencies](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/government-agencies) - [AED365 Program](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/aed365-program-management) - [Blog](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/gshss-blog) - [About](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/aboutgshss) - [Instructor Courses & Opportunities](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/instructor-courses-and-opportunities) - [Instructor Login](https://www.enrollware.com/admin/class-list.aspx) - [Contact Us](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/contact-us) - [RideSafe Training](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/ridesafe-cpr-first-aid-training-for-equine-professionals) [Save on supplies! 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What if there had been someone around who knew how to help? ![1000_F_285899342_ga9iXixU4oQBR0Qsc9IeK8vqiOzbt12P](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1000_F_285899342_ga9iXixU4oQBR0Qsc9IeK8vqiOzbt12P.jpg?width=768&height=518&name=1000_F_285899342_ga9iXixU4oQBR0Qsc9IeK8vqiOzbt12P.jpg) ### What is CPR? CPR is a lifesaving procedure that is performed after the heart stops beating. It helps keep blood flowing through the body, and initiating CPR early can have a big effect on the outcome of someone in cardiac arrest. And you don’t have to be a medical professional to learn how to perform this skill! **In fact, lives are often saved by “everyday heroes” who were prepared to help in case of an emergency because they took the time to learn skills they hoped they’d never have to actually use.** ### Who should know how to perform CPR? Many non-medical employers either encourage or require staff to be trained in CPR and basic First Aid skills for the safety of both their workers and patrons who use their facilities. This includes, but is not limited to: **Construction site workers:** According to the **[American Heart Association](https://www.heart.org/-/media/Files/Affiliates/WSA/Oregon/Construction-Workers-and-Cardiovascular-Disease-Infographic-0421.pdf)**, most cardiac arrests occur outside of a hospital. About 1 in 5 occur in public, such as at work, a job site, or a public location. Bystander CPR can double or triple a victim’s chance of survival. **School and daycare workers **– According to the **[American Academy of CPR and First Aid](https://www.onlinecprcertification.net/blog/cpr-certification-for-childcare-why-is-first-aid-cpr-training-good-for-daycare/)**, accident rates are higher for children under five years old than for any other age group. **Athletic trainers, coaches, lifeguards,  and yoga instructors**: These careers are on the front lines, dealing with athletes daily. Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death among young athletes, according to the Mayo Clinic, with between one in 50,000 and one in 80,000 deaths per year. [(USA Today)](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2023/01/13/athletic-trainers-high-school-sports-staffing-issue/11037912002/) **Dentist Offices**: According to **[Decisions in Dentistry.com](https://decisionsindentistry.com/article/managing-sudden-cardiac-arrest-in-the-dental-office/),** as oral health professionals, being prepared can spell the difference between life and death for patients experiencing a cardiac emergency in the dental office. More than 383,000 people experience sudden cardiac arrest each year in the United States, and less than 12% survive. This is one of the most frequently seen medical emergencies in the dental office, and clinicians and bystanders have less than five minutes to act before the victim develops permanent neurological damage. **Electricians: **According to **[OSHA,](https://ohsonline.com/Articles/2022/06/01/OSHA-and-CPR.aspx?Page=2)** in the electrical industry, specific people must be certified in CPR if they work on exposed lines or “equipment energized at 50 volts or more.” If there are two or more employees at one location, at least two must be CPR trained.  **Flight attendants: **The **[American Heart Association](https://www.heart.org/en/news/2021/09/14/thanks-to-cpr-and-aeds-air-travelers-have-higher-than-average-survival-rates-from-cardiac-arrest)** shares the following: Around the world, about 5 billion people fly commercially each year. When researchers applied the results of their study to those figures, they estimated 2,000 travel-associated cardiac arrests happen globally each year, with 350 in the U.S. **Restaurant Servers: **In the restaurant industry, accidents occur frequently and can happen quickly this is why it is important for restaurant staff to be ready and trained to perform life-saving acts. **Jail and Prison Personnel**: In this very dangerous field, it is important to be prepared for emergencies, which includes CPR training. **Managers at retail stores and small businesses**: Cardiac arrest is the most common medical emergency; therefore, if you are working with the public, it is important to be prepared. **Secretaries who oversee lobby or common areas:** They are the first to greet individuals and may be the only person that they speak to when entering a building. Because they interact so much with the public, it is important to be prepared for an emergency. **Counselors:** In most states, CPR training is required for school counselors. **Security Guards**: According to**[ US CPR Online,](https://www.uscpronline.com/blog/why-cpr-training-essential-for-security-guards)** First aid and CPR training for security guards is advantageous for guards. Being on full-time surveillance, they can take control of emergencies by taking the necessary initiative to save lives. **Social Worker: **Due to the wide variety of people that social workers may interact with daily, it is important that they are prepared for a medical emergency and able to act upon it. **Nannies: **Nannies are the primary caregivers for children, and as we spoke of earlier, children are likely to have accidents and medical emergencies, which is why a nanny should be prepared. Of course, it is also incredibly beneficial for parents, grandparents, babysitters, and students to know how to handle unexpected emergencies, too. ## That means YOU!   #### Because Every Second Counts ## GET YOUR BLS/AED CERTIFICATION TODAY! 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