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So how does the whole CPR and First Aid classes at the American Red Cross thing work? Like what kinds of things do they teach you? And what does First Aid and CPR certification allow you to do that people without certification cannot?
I applaud your interest in First Aid and CPR. As a paramedic, I have seen first-hand what a difference the general public can make in the survivability of my patients if care is rendered prior to my arrival.
There are two generally accepted organizations that offer CPR/First Aid classes: The Red Cross and the American Heart Association. Either organization will teach you important skills that could someday make a huge difference in someone's life. If you are looking at pursuing a higher level of medical training, I would recommend an American Heart Association course, as they are more often accepted as the standard for healthcare professionals.
Keep in mind that becoming certified in CPR doesn't really "allow" you to do anything more, it simply gives you a better understanding of what to do in an emergency than the untrained person would know. It also doesn't "require" you to act, should an emergency present itself. Many people have the fear that if they learn CPR, then they are required to perform it and perform it correctly if the situation arises. This is not true. However, most people who have received the training would have an ethical responsibility to act, and would act accordingly.
If you're not certain whether or not to take the course, I would strongly encourage you to. I've taught CPR to people who have gone on to save lives with their skill.
Without oxygen being passed from the lungs to the blood stream and then pumped around the body by the heart a person will die. When a person ...
how long is the class
it's been a long time since I've had to pay for these, but they should be less than $60?
and the classes are usually several hours long, but less than a day.
I was certified in CPR by the American Red Cross but it expired and am certified in first aid by the same organization, but that's due to expire in May and it wasn't too hard to pass the tests for that. Now I'm in a first aid and CPR class and the teacher says that we will be getting certified by the American Heart Association. I just was curious.
No, it's not hard. There is a class you take that lasts about 2-3 hours. They show you how to spot the signs of someone in cardiac arrest and how to administer breathing aid and chest compressions. You also learn how to use the Heartsaver AED (automatic external defibrillator). It is not a difficult course; however, you must pay attention so you will remember what to do in real life should you need to use the knowledge. There is a complete course handbook that you receive to read on your own as a refresher.
I used to have my CPR and First Aid renewed ever year or two, depending on where I had the training (usually red cross or american heart association). i wouls really prefer to avoid actually going to a class. bot my certificates are expired. can i get certified online anywhere reliable?
You absolutely can not get certified online. You need to be able to demonstrate you can perform the skills. Since you've been certified for years, you should know this. Just make an appointment with your local ARC by phone or online and go in and take the class. CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer is like a 5 hour class. It's annoying, but you need it. I'm not sure about how long community CPR classes take.
Okay, sounds sketch, but I swear I'm certified. I need to show my cpr card for a personal trainer test and I can't find it. I would reschedule but they are being nazi's about rescheduling. I've been CPR certified for about 5 years and have taken 4 different CPR and first aid classes, and it's a huge bummer to be SoL now. Any advice?
PS online tests don't count, it has to be red cross, american heart, st. john's ambulance, or american health and safety institute.
Nah the only thing you are given is the card, and unfortunately I don't have time to get it replaced.
The course itself is not hard, the 1 day courses I've taken were simple just tedious. The last time I took it was part of a school class at college, and it was more difficult because instead of an 8 hour class one day it became a 4 hour a week class for 10 weeks, and everything got way more in depth.
Seriously, don't do it. Get in touch with the organization that issued the card and ask for a replacement. Forging such things is actually illegal, whether you have the right to have the card or not. The potential risks are much greater than the benefits.
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Although most pet owners say they’d attempt doggie- or kitty-CPR to save an animal in danger, many are unprepared to deal with a wide range of other pet-related emergencies, according to a new poll conducted jointly by the Associated Press and Petside.com.
The poll, conducted Oct. 1-5 by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media, utilized telephone interviews (both cellphone and landline) with 1,166 pet owners nationwide. Of those, 58% said they would be at least somewhat likely to perform CPR on a pet in need. (That figure is an average of dog owners, of which 63% said they would try to perform CPR, and cat owners, of which 53% gave the same answer.) Additionally, female pet owners were statistically more likely to attempt CPR on their pets, with 65% of women and only 50% of men saying they would try the technique.
“If people value their pets like a family member, they should know how to do CPR, just like they would for their kids. In disasters, pets get hurt and run into debris and all kinds of things,” Mark Solnick, director of emergency preparedness and response for the Red Cross of Santa Monica, told the Associated Press of the findings.
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Orlando Sentinel - Oct 28, 2009
CPR/First Aid Courses: offered weekly in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties; American Red Cross of Central Florida, 407-894-4141. CPR/First Aid Training,