Twin Cities CPR Training

05/29/2026

🚑❤️ June 1–7 is CPR & AED Awareness Week! ❤️🚑

Would you know what to do if someone you love suddenly collapsed?

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital. The truth is that immediate CPR and the use of an AED can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival.

The person who needs CPR is rarely a stranger. More often, it’s a spouse, parent, child, grandparent, friend, teammate, coworker, or neighbor.

At Twin Cities CPR Training, we make learning CPR simple, stress-free, and convenient. Whether you need:

✅ American Heart Association BLS Certification
✅ Heartsaver CPR/AED Certification
✅ First Aid Training
✅ Family & Friends CPR Classes
✅ Group Training at Your Location

We can help you gain the confidence and skills to act when every second counts.

This CPR & AED Awareness Week, make a commitment to be prepared. You never know when your training could save the life of someone you love.

📍 Convenient Minnesota classes available throughout the summer
📅 Flexible scheduling for individuals and groups
📩 Message us today to reserve your spot or schedule a class for your workplace, team, church, or community group.

The life you save could be someone sitting at your dinner table tonight. ❤️
651-216-2363

05/19/2026

✨ Join Our Team at OMSC! ✨

We are currently looking for an experienced Implant Coordinator to join our amazing team!

If you are organized, personable, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love creating an exceptional patient experience, we would love to connect with you.

What we offer:✔️ Great team camaraderie✔️ Excellent hours✔️ Positive and professional atmosphere✔️ Outstanding benefits✔️ A respected and growing specialty practice

Come be part of a team that truly values collaboration, relationships, and patient care.

Please message us directly or send your resume to [email protected]
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04/18/2026

04/14/2026

Cardiac arrest doesn’t give warnings. It gives moments.
Moments where someone nearby either knows what to do…
or doesn’t.
Be the person who does.

03/31/2026

Why Every Workplace Should Treat CPR Training Like Cybersecurity

We’ve all accepted that cybersecurity is non-negotiable.

Every organization invests in protecting data—firewalls, phishing simulations, password protocols. Because the risk is real, the consequences are serious, and the expectation is clear: be prepared.

But there’s another risk sitting quietly in every workplace… and most companies are completely unprepared for it.

Cardiac arrest.

The Reality No One Plans For

Sudden cardiac arrest doesn’t just happen in hospitals. It happens:
• In offices
• At gyms
• During meetings
• In break rooms

And when it does, the outcome depends almost entirely on who is standing nearby—and what they know how to do.

Here’s the hard truth:
• Brain damage can begin within 4–6 minutes
• EMS response time often exceeds that window
• Immediate CPR can double or triple survival rates

Yet most workplaces treat CPR training as optional… or worse, something to “get to later.”

We’re Protecting the Wrong Things First

Think about it:

Companies will invest thousands to protect data that can be recovered…

…but hesitate to invest in training that could save a life that cannot be replaced.

That disconnect is something I see every day working in healthcare and leading CPR training programs.

And it’s not because people don’t care—it’s because they assume:
• “Someone else will know what to do”
• “We’ll call 911”
• “It probably won’t happen here”

Until it does.

The Confidence Gap

Even in offices that have done CPR training, there’s another issue:

People don’t feel confident enough to act.

They worry about:
• Doing it wrong
• Hurting someone
• Being the one responsible

That hesitation is often the difference between life and death.

The goal isn’t just certification—it’s confidence under pressure.

What Prepared Workplaces Do Differently

Organizations that take this seriously don’t overcomplicate it. They focus on three things:

1. Accessible AEDs (and people who know how to use them)
An AED is only effective if someone is willing and able to grab it.

2. Simple, modern CPR training
Today’s training is streamlined, realistic, and designed for real-life scenarios—not just check-the-box certification.

3. A culture of responsibility
Where employees don’t assume “someone else” will step in—they know they can.

This Isn’t About Compliance. It’s About People.

At the end of the day, this isn’t a policy decision.

It’s a leadership decision.

Because the question isn’t:

“Do we need CPR training?”

It’s:

“If something happens here tomorrow… would we be ready?”

A Thought to Leave You With

You likely know your company’s cybersecurity protocol.

But do you know:
• Where your AED is?
• Who’s trained to use it?
• What you would do in the first 60 seconds of a cardiac emergency?

If the answer is no—that’s the opportunity.

If you’re a business owner, office manager, or team leader, this is one of the simplest and most impactful investments you can make—for your people, your culture, and your peace of mind.

Because in the moments that matter most…

preparedness isn’t optional.

Twin Cities CPR Training
651-216-2363
www.twincitiescprtraining.com

02/21/2026

The Minnesota Board of Dentistry would like to welcome Jodie Quinn LDA, FADAA, as our new LDA member of the Board!

She is a Licensed Dental Assistant and DAANCE-certified anesthesia assistant with more than 30 years of experience in clinical dentistry, education, and healthcare leadership. She serves as Public Relations and Marketing Manager for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Consultants, leading outreach, continuing education, and professional engagement.

Her background includes extensive experience in oral surgery, dental implants, and sedation workflows. She is also an American Heart Association–certified CPR instructor and owner of Twin Cities CPR Training. With her various roles in the dental community, she brings strong clinical expertise, a commitment to patient safety, and a dedication to advancing excellence in oral healthcare.

She is appointed to the licensed dental assistant position held by Heidi Donnelly for the past 8 years! Many thanks to Heidi for her tireless dedication and service to the Board!

11/18/2025

09/16/2025

🌴✈️ Twin Cities CPR Training is heading to Turks & Caicos!

We are beyond excited to be part of the EmpowHer Pickleball Retreat at Club Med Resorts from October 21–28. 💪🏓

While enjoying this incredible destination, we’ll also be providing quick, thorough, and valuable life-saving CPR training. Because no matter where you are—even in paradise—knowing how to save a life is powerful.

06/18/2025

🫀📚 Just waiting for my Dist 191 CE class to start and I can’t wait to get going with a new group of lifesavers!

It’s always exciting to teach CPR and help people gain the skills and confidence to step up in an emergency. Let’s do this! 💪💓