Last week I attended a short presentation on CPR basics. It was very informative and eye opening. Even though I'm not officially CPR certified I definitely want to get certified soon. Here is my list of five reasons to get CPR certified.

1. You could help a loved one.

Family has always been important to me. Know that I could potentially help them or save them makes me want to get certified. Your parents will be happy if you can help save their life or your sibling's life if your certified. A loved one could faint and you'll be the one to actually know what to do besides "freak' out. Just remember to stay calm!

2. Adds to a resume

Having a certification like the CPR means that you'll be able to handle a high stakes situation.

3. Its a requirement for certain occupations.

Babysitting might not be a permanent career, but it does provide a good first job. A parent may be more willing to leave their child with a babysitter that knows how to perform CPR. Being a lifeguard involves having a certification. Some jobs even require that you retake it, so you are up to date with the current regulations.

4. Save a life or two

We watched a video and a young girl was able to help save a man's life. She apparently cried tears of relief after hearing that she helped saved his life.

5. Better prepared in an emergency

If you know how to do something you are more prepared to handle it than you think. Just the knowledge of CPR can help you and the people around you feel much more safe and competent that the person will be saved.

Here's a link to the American Heart Association's official site

http://cpr.heart.org/AHAECC/CPRAndECC/Training/Hea...

Feel free to explore and see how to get a certification or just to get more info on how to become certified.