The core of Square One Medical is simple: prepare people to act confidently in a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) emergency. Every year, more than 1,000 people per day become victims of SCA in the U.S., and it strikes without warning—regardless of age, fitness level, or health history.

“Every 3 days in the US, an 18-year-old athlete is a victim of SCA,” the team shared. That sobering statistic is exactly why Square One emphasizes CPR training combined with AED readiness. When SCA strikes, victims have approximately 10 minutes to be saved, and survival odds drop by about 10% for every minute without intervention.

Square One’s classes teach the basics of CPR, First Aid, and AED use in an upbeat, hands-on format that’s never boring. They serve everyone from safety professionals and workplace teams to babysitters, daycares, parents, grandparents, and community groups—with special attention to pediatric emergencies and choking response.

Beyond classes, Square One has placed thousands of Zoll AEDs in businesses, schools, churches, office buildings, police departments, and other locations throughout Western PA. Ten years ago, many people didn’t even know what an AED was. Today, thanks to ongoing education, social media, and high-profile saves (like Damar Hamlin’s nationally televised incident), awareness has grown dramatically.

The team at Square One is proud to have been part of that shift. “With ongoing education, social media, and SAVES in the news on a regular basis, the knowledge of their importance is now obvious,” they said. “AEDs are easy to use and no one should be intimidated on using one—with voice prompts and layperson-friendly instructions.”

Square One offers classes both onsite at businesses and organizations and at their own training facilities in Lawrenceville and Cranberry Township. They’ve trained hundreds of individuals each year and continue to expand their reach.

With hundreds of 5-star reviews, they stand out from other training providers by offering a nationwide pool of instructors and a genuine passion for building safer communities.

Whether you’re a parent, coach, business owner, daycare provider, or simply want to be prepared, Square One Medical makes it easy to get trained or equipped.

Visit them online at www.cprtrainingpittsburgh.com or email [email protected] to book a class or see a demo of how an AED works.

You can also follow them on Instagram at @squareonemedical for updates, tips, and more.

Sudden cardiac arrest can happen anywhere—on a sports field, at a school, in a restaurant, or at home. Square One Medical is helping make sure more people in our community are ready to respond. Because when someone steps up to help, lives are saved.

Thank you, Square One Medical, for your dedication to safer communities and for being a valuable part of the Cranberry Township area!