Medical assistants manage clinical and administrative tasks in healthcare settings. But rarely do they make life-or-death decisions. Occasionally, however, a healthcare emergency requires quick action. Medical assistants never know when they may need to perform CPR. Is it Important to Learn CPR?  According to the American Heart Association (AHA), people are 2-3 times more likely to survive a cardiac arrest if CPR is performed immediately. Medical assistants can contribute to better health outcomes by being prepared for cardiac and other emergencies in the workplace. But CPR training goes far beyond the chest compressions that sustain circulation while someone’s heart isn’t beating. [...]