As someone with serious iPhone envy, I’ve paid attention to some of the cooler applications, or “apps” as they are called, that have been released. There’s an app to find a house to buy; an app to determine if the picture you are hanging is level, and even an app to help you lose weight. But I was still surprised when I saw a headline today about an iPhone app to learn CPR.

It was developed in the Seattle area, and although I can’t view it (‘cause I don’t have a iPhone) it apparently contains short 1-2 minute videos instructing someone how to perform CPR.

Would you use something like this? I applaud the effort to get information out there. But is there a chance people might download this app and think they are covered in an emergency – without ever actually taking a CPR class?

Nothing is better than REALLY being prepared. So take the class, then download the app in case you worry you’ll need a refresher.