Online ACLS, BLS, and PALS Certification for Lexington Medical Professionals
The population of Lexington, which is located in Kentucky’s Fayette County, in the 2010 U.S. Census was 295,803—a 13 percent increase from its population in 2000.
The 2012 Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index gave Lexington/Fayette an overall well-being score of 67.6, which was slightly higher than the average score for medium-sized metro areas (66.7) and was also an increase from the city’s 2011 well-being score of 66.8.
Six sub-categories were considered in the development of the Gallup Index overall score for the 190 metropolitan areas that were included. The categories highlighted emotional health, physical health, work environment, healthy behavior, life evaluation, and basic access within metropolitan areas.
The prevalence of diabetes among Lexington/Fayette residents decreased between 2010 and 2012 from 12.4 percent to 11.9 percent, but still remained higher than the medium metro area average rating of 11 percent. Obesity rates decreased during the same period of time from 23.7 percent to 21.9 percent—more than 4 percent lower than the medium metro average.
In 2012, the amount of individuals living in Lexington/Fayette who exercised regularly (at least three days a week for 30-minute sessions) was 52.4 percent. This was a nearly 4 percent spike from the area’s 2010 frequency of exercise.
There was a significant increase between 2010 and 2012 in the prevalence of healthy eating (at least four days a week consuming the recommended five daily servings of fruits and vegetables) from 52.6 percent to 58.1 percent. The prevalence of uninsured residents in 2012 was 18.2 percent.
Individuals accessing Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) will be trained in increasing children’s odds of survival during medical emergencies. PALS will provide Lexington residents with a wealth of information on how to first quickly determine a child’s condition prior to proceeding with assistance. Trainees will learn that when resuscitating a child, an individual’s team must be organized and possess solid communication between teammates.
Persons interested in pursuing a PALS certification must finish Basic Life Support (BLS) training first, however, before enrolling in PALS. BLS tests are the foundation on which Lexington’s citizens acquire the expertise to attend to both children and adults in emergency situations, such as at the scene of a car collision.
Our handbook is a valuable resource for BLS training. Developments in the field of cardiac medicine initiate adjustments to guidelines, from which BLS teachings are derived. Providers should review BLS coursework if methods have been modified. Prospective providers will be introduced to the BLS “Chain of Survival,” which includes one and two person resuscitation teams.
The number one cause of fatalities in the world is cardiac arrest. Tests offered on this website could help to prevent fatalities in the communities of Lexington.
When training for cardiac and neurological emergencies, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) incorporates BLS methods in its response guidelines. Intervening early during cardiac dysrhythmias increases chances of survival.
PALS, BLS and ACLS certified providers help individuals to live through potentially fatal circumstances.
Lexington needs more certified ACLS providers!
