COVID-19 and Adult CPR
If an adult’s heart stops and you’re worried that they may have COVID-19, you can still help by performing Hands-Only CPR.
Step 1. Phone 9-1-1 and get an AED
Step 2. Cover your own mouth and nose with a face mask or cloth.
Cover the person’s mouth and nose with a face mask or cloth.
Step 3. Perform Hands-Only CPR. Push hard and fast on the center of the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressionsper minute.
Step 4. Use an AED as soon as it is available.
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COVID-19 and Child and Infant CPR
If a child or an infant’s heart stops and you’re worried that they may have COVID-19, you can still help
Step 1
Make sure the scene is safe.
Check to see if the child or infant is awake and breathing normally.
Step 2
Shout for help.
If you’re alone,phone 9-1-1 from a cell phone, perform CPR with 30 compressions and then 2 breaths
(if you’re willing and able) for 5 cycles, and get an AED.
If help is available, phone 9-1-1. Send someone to get an AED
while you start CPR.
Step 3
Provide CPR with compressions and breaths (if you’re willing and able).
■ Start child CPR Push on the middle of the chest 30 times at a
depth of 2 inches with 1 or 2 hands.Provide 30 compressions and then 2 breaths. Repeat cycles.
■ Start infant CPR Push on the middle of the chest 30 times at a
depth of one and a half inches with 2 fingers.Provide 30 compressions and then 2 breaths. Repeat cycles.
Use the AED as soon as it arrives. Continue CPR until EMS arrives.
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Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.
Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick.
Wash Your Hands Often:
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Before eating food
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Before and after treating a cut or wound
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Check the patient's Circulation, Airway, Breathing
Ensure 2 min of high quality CPR
Check equipment, cables, electrodes, check gain on the monitor
Confirm asystole in more than just 1 lead - Lead fall off is the #1 cause of Asystole in a hospital.
Secure the airway
Establish IV or IO with NS or LR
2 min high quality CPR
Vasopressor of choice given during CPR
Epinephrine 1.0 mg IV Q 3-5 min for the duration of the code
If Asystole continues give 2 min high quality CPR
Check the H’s and T’s
Evaluate for and treat reversible causes anytime during the sequence
Hypovolemia Tension pneumothorax
Hypoxia Tamponade (cardiac)
Hydrogen ion (acidosis) Toxins
Hyper/Hypokalemia Thromboemboli pulmonary
Hypothermia Thromboemboli coronary
Team Leader: If PT asystole or other agonal rhythms remain constant after successful airway placement and initial ACLS medications and no reversible causes are identified, consider termination of resuscitative efforts.
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The Heart Block Story is how many, many, people have remembered how to recognize the four heart blocks after ACLS Class. Here we go....
Normal Sinus Rhythm. The wife (P wave) waits at home for the husband (QRS). yeah and The husband (QRS) comes home on time every night.
1st Degree AV Block. The wife (P wave) is waiting at home. And The husband (QRS) comes home late every night, but he always comes home though and it’s at the same time every night.
2nd Degree Block Type one (Wenckebach). The wife (P wave) is waiting at home. The husband (QRS) comes home later and later every night until one night he doesn't come at all. Note. husband (QRS) must come home at least 2 nights in a row to see this pattern
Okay 2nd degree AV block type two. The wife (P wave) is waiting at home. Sometimes the husband (QRS) comes home, sometimes he doesn't., When he does come home, it’s always at the same time. Okay Note. this is usually more serious than type I (Wenckebach) and will sometimes require counseling (pacing).
The 3rd degree AV block. Wife (P wave) is no longer waiting at home. She and her husband (QRS) are now both on separate schedules and have no relationship and they are no longer talking. Each spouse has a regular, individual schedule. Note. this frequently requires counseling in the form of a temporary or permanent pacer.
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Identifying that CPR training is a very important life-saving skill you should have is a great choice. However, that does not mean diving into the classes head on.
Before you step into the first class at all – or even register for one – here are a couple of things you have to know.
Depending on why you want to learn Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the first place, there are different class levels to consider. While there are some restriction to learning them all, it would be great to start with one that really pertains to what you need to make the best impact.
The various class levels to pick from are:
The administration of CPR to adults is way different to the approach for infants and children so you should be properly trained to help when need be.
The class will take into consideration all Medications, Advanced CPR techniques and other Advanced procedures.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support – PALS for healthcare providers is for those who respond to emergencies in infants and children and for personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units
What does this course teach?
The goal of the PALS Course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured infants, and children, resulting in better outcomes. Upon successful completion of all the patient cases, students must pass the multiple-choice exam with a minimum score of 84%. Topics include:
These are so really high tech events. PALS is not for everyone, these are truly special people.
Your certification is important, no doubt, but not as important as the skill itself. That is why we recommend not only chasing the certificate but the proper knowledge too. That will only be possible if you learn from truly professional, certified, seasoned AHA, ARC Instructors. Our Instructors have varied backgrounds (Nurses, physicians, EMT’s, and Paramedics in multi faceted emergency care settings.
No matter which level of CPR certification you aim to attain, the instructors at Atlanta CPR are up to the task. Having been doing this in the same spot for about a decade, and receiving a honors from the American Heart Association American Red Cross too, we comply with the current CPR training standards to ensure you’re capable to teaching these life-saving techniques perfectly whenever called upon.
Before putting your money and time into any CPR training program, you really want to know if it meets your expectations. Here, we expect you to ask questions on the lines of:
We have instructors that have been certified and teaching for well over 25
In closing… We know this was a lot to read. But, lifesavers study hard, so we can easily save a lives.
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When many people hear about CPR Certification, it sounds like something that can only be learned in medical school. To others, it is one of the intricacies of the healthcare system which should be left to those who are in that field.
Personally, we don’t believe any of that to be true. In fact, here are some cool reasons why you should consider learning CPR, and actually go for it too.
There is a popular saying that goes ‘If you are not a part of the solution, you are a part of the problem.’ Unfortunately, the latter is true for some 97% of the entire US population. Afterall, only about 3% of the entire heads in the country have received CPR training – according to the EMS1.
That means many people would not know what to do in the event of a cardiac arrest, and that would lead to more deaths than should have been.
Speaking of deaths…
The American Heart Association records that the US sees more than 350,000 cases of cardiac arrests occurring outside of the hospitals on a yearly basis. That is not the scary part, but that 88% of these cases lead to death.
We understand that cardiac arrests can sometimes be irreversibly fatal, but they are not always so. Should CPR-certified personnel be around at any of those times, many of these cardiac arrest-related deaths would have been avoided.
We can not even lie – doctors and nurses are some of the smartest people on the planet. In fact, they are so smart, it can be intimidating. They have ACLS Providers cards. ACLS is Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Guess what, though? You can show them how smart you can be too, when you learn CPR – and you will have no issues learning any of the concepts or administration processes at all.
There are a few levels of CPR Certifications:
Thinking you would need a recommendation or prior training from a medical school to properly learn CPR is just wrong thinking. Sign up for a class today and you would find out we are not kidding you.
You may end up doing CPR on a medical team. A medical team consists of six persons: Compressor (does chest compressions), Defibrillator (person who delivers the shock), Airway (gives the breaths with an Ambu Bag), Medications Person (gives the ACLS drugs), Team Leader (usually is a Doctor or Nurse), and a Recorder (writes down the sequence of event during CPR).
How do you feel after learning any new thing? Smarter, we believe. That is the same way you would feel as soon as you add CPR to your list of skills.
You now know more than the average person on saving lives in case of a cardiac arrest – or any other related condition. You also become something of a mini-authority on the subject if the discussion ever comes up among your social circle.
You might not know this, but a series of jobs in the non-medical industry are now requiring CPR certification. Even though that might not be on the initial job requirements, it is one of those things hiring managers could look forward to seeing.
Having such on your resume shows that you care about not just yourself, but the lives of everyone else around you. Likewise, you become a better asset to the company since you are considered responsible for not only your personal wellbeing, but instrumental in the wellbeing of everyone else around you at any point in time.
Win-win for you, don’t you think?
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A Basic Life Services Certificate, or BLS certification, is a necessary step on the path to becoming a live-in caregiver. It's also a prerequisite for many other occupations, including physicians, firefighters, nurses, and various other healthcare providers.
Some certification courses are designed and taught by the American Red Cross with final approval coming from their scientific advisory council. There are also alternative certifications available from the American Heart Health Association as well as other third-party providers.
If you're pursuing a career as a live-in healthcare provider, then you've probably run into this term multiple times. You may even be wondering if it's any different from the CPR certification that you've already received. Following is a breakdown of exactly what this certification is, how it differs from CPR certifications, and how you can receive your BLS certification as quickly as possible.
BLS courses cover a lot of material ranging from the proper use of bag valve masks to how to perform two-person CPR. In truth, much of what is covered is the same material that would be covered in a CPR course. For that reason, BLS is often referred to as “Healthcare Provider Level CPR”.
This simply means it includes all of the basic CPR material in addition to a small amount of advanced material that would really only be useful to a healthcare provider. An average person may take a standard CPR class just to prepare for emergencies, but only someone interested in becoming a healthcare provider would pursue a full BLS course.
BLS may be more advanced than a standard CPR course, but it's not extremely difficult to learn and master. After all, the “B” stands for “Basic”. This is one of the most basic courses and certifications that a healthcare provider can receive. It's also one of the most important. It's nearly impossible to secure a reliable position as a live-in healthcare provider if you haven't received the certification.
One of the primary focuses during the course is the ABCs of survival. ABC stands for airway, breathing, and circulation. The goal is to clear any obstructions from the airways, make sure the lungs are able to fill with air, and ensure that blood is flowing properly through the body.
The good news is that certification is a fairly quick and straightforward process. If you're already CPR certified, then you'll already understand most of the material. Most people can finish the courses within a few hours using either online or a combination of online and in-person classes.
The in-person classes do offer a more hands-on approach for those who are struggling, but if you're comfortable with the material, then finishing the course online can be more convenient.
The in-person classes use a medical dummy to teach basic techniques and procedures. Again, the structure of the class and the teaching methods will all seem very familiar if you have your CPR certification. If you don't have your CPR certification, then you should definitely attend the class in-person and familiarize yourself with these life-saving techniques using the medical dummy.
The two major organizations that offer BLS certifications are the American Heart Health Association(AHHA) and the American Red Cross(ARC). Both courses are very similar and the certification they provide will work equally well, but they each still have their advantages.
The course available from the Red Cross is called BLS/CPR For Healthcare. Courses are available in cities throughout the country. Completing the course and passing the exam will earn you a BLS certification card. The card and the certification will last for two years from the date of certification.
Keeping your certification up to date is very important if you work in a healthcare profession. You can seek re-certification starting thirty days from the expiration date of the card. As long as you seek certification within thirty days of the expiration date you will not need to take the full BLS course again. Instead, you will take an abbreviated review course which grants certification for an additional two years.
Certification from the Red Cross is visible on the card as well as their website. Potential employers can visit the Red Cross website and enter your ID number to validate the certification. The card also has a QR code that they can scan with a smartphone if they choose to do so. In either case, they will be able to view your BLS certification as well as its expiration date.
The AHHA is unique because it offers in-person classes as well as “blended” courses. A blended course takes place primarily online with a few in-person sessions. As mentioned earlier, this is recommended for professionals who already have experience with CPR or BLS. Otherwise, you'll find that it's much easier to learn in-person at one of the many available training centers.
The course from the AHHA is slightly longer than the Red Cross alternative. It will take around 4.5 hours to complete and includes a number of additional tests. The extra time required is small, but it does allow instructors to include additional material that you'll need to know as a live-in healthcare provider.
The certification will need to be renewed similar to the Red Cross BLS certification. The AHHA also provides a review-type course for those who simply need to renew their BLS card. The review course will still take roughly 3 hours to complete.
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On any given day there are numerous injuries that occur to loved ones, friends, colleagues, and strangers that stop them from breathing. This type of incident will typically require quick actions from someone who knows enough to help that individual. When someone has some basic training they are more equipped to help out in this type of emergency. Here we'll take a look at the benefits of learning AHA CPR.
AHA Is the American Heart Association. CPR is cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is a procedure that when performed in an emergency can save someone's life. It is used when someone's heart fails and stops beating. It is estimated that a person's chances of surviving cardiac arrest go up three times when someone is able to administer CPR.
It is estimated that close to a half a million Americans will die each year from cardiac arrest. Globally it is one of the leading causes of death. In fact, it kills more people worldwide than prostate cancer, breast cancer, pneumonia, HIV, auto accidents, colorectal cancer, house fires, and firearms combined. The great majority of these events happened outside of a hospital.
This means if there isn't someone around that has some training on what to do to help the individual experiencing this emergency then they are likely to die.
When someone is around who has received AHA CPR, the individual experiencing this emergency will be three times more likely to survive than someone having a cardiac arrest when there is no one around with this type of training. Almost 90% of individuals who have a cardiac arrest will die when the event takes place outside of the hospital.
The reason is that there isn't anyone around that has any idea how to help them. It is critical that they get help as quickly as possible.
When someone has basic training and knows how to administer basic CPR they can give that individual the help they need. Even if someone with AHA CPR training only uses it once in a lifetime it means they help save someone's life. Many people would agree that fact makes it well worth going through the training. Even if it's a stranger's life that they save it would be worthwhile and when it's a loved one or close friend the value is immeasurable.
It is estimated in the US alone that more than 10,000 people will have a cardiac arrest while at work. If no one is around with basic knowledge about how to give them CPR they have a better than 90% chance of dying. That means that most of them will die if no one in the workplace knows how to help them. When there is someone who is able to provide the necessary assistance the likelihood of their surviving the event improves by three times.
The more people that learn this skill, the more likely it is that someone who has a cardiac arrest can be saved. There is no greater feeling than to know a skill someone possesses has helped to save another person's life. This makes it well worth the time and effort to learn.
1. Improves Confidence
There are many professions where having high levels of confidence is very helpful. These can include positions of management, sales, the medical profession, and certainly in professions where individuals deal with emergencies. Life, in general, can be greatly improved when someone has higher levels of confidence.
Learning skills such as CPR often helps in improving a person's confidence. When they feel more certain that they can handle an emergency it improves their confidence.
When someone goes through CPR training they will gain the knowledge to help someone in an emergency. This gives them a sense of empowerment and they know that they have the ability to take control of an emergency situation if it is needed. Gaining the knowledge to become qualified to administer CPR, which is a life-saving procedure, can you give someone significant satisfaction and raise their confidence.
2. Always Be Prepared
Being prepared for the things that might happen in life is very beneficial. It's not possible to know when an emergency will happen. A car accident, a work-related incident, are any number of other events can take place that puts someone into cardiac arrest. Once the emergency happens then it's simply a matter of whether or not that person will get the attention they need fast enough to save their life or not.
When a person does what's necessary to be prepared then when and if an emergency happens they know what to do. It won't matter if the emergency happens while on vacation, while shopping at the grocery store, or while relaxing at home because that person is prepared and when the emergency happens they know what to do. A prepared person is able to save the life of someone having an emergency.
3. Added Value To An Employer
Depending on the field of employment there are employers that would see this type of training as favorable. When someone is competing against other worthy candidates this can be something that sets the individual apart from the others. Prospective employers will like the fact that an individual has made the effort to complete training that could save a life in an emergency situation in the workplace.
The AHA has designed material that anyone with the initiative can learn so that they are equipped to handle an emergency such as cardiac arrest. The American Heart Association is recognized around the world and anyone who goes to they're training will be recognized as someone with the ability to help in an emergency.
The very fact that 90% of individuals who have this type of emergency happen will die if they have the event outside of the hospital is a pity.
If more people had emergency training then a high percentage of those who die could be saved. That is a big reason that more people should consider taking this type of training. It doesn't take long and will provide the individuals who go through it with a lifetime of satisfaction of knowing they are ready.
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The ACLS or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification course is a course that is designed to ensure that health-care professionals are up to date with the latest best practices and that they are confident in how to apply life-saving techniques.
Accepted best-practices for life support are always changing based on new evidence and medical developments, and as such it is important that health care professionals engage in continuing professional development and renew their ACLS certifications every two years.
The ACLS course goes far beyond the content of the BLS (Basic Life Support) course and is useful for any health care professionals who are likely to need to provide life support in a cardiopulmonary emergency. The BLS course is sufficient for those who are not likely to be the primary caregiver or decisionmaker in a cardiac situation, while the ACLS provides medical professionals with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to make those critical decisions.
- Recap of the BLS primary survey
- Details of the ACLS secondary survey, along with critical action points
- How team dynamics can impact on resuscitation efforts
- Clinical situations where the OA and APC adjuncts may be required for airway management, and when bag-mask ventilation or advanced airway adjuncts should be used instead
- What VF and VT look like and how to recognize them on an ECG
- Key indications or contraindications for drugs for pulseless VT and refractory VF, as well as appropriate doses and administration methods
- ACLS initial assessments
- Management algorithms for ACLS
- The 8 Ds in stroke care, and the reason it is crucial that timely action is taken
- How to identify a stroke
There are some providers who offer online ACLS certification, however, most courses are delivered in-person, and given the critical nature of the content it makes a lot of sense to take an in-person course so that you can get access to real-time feedback and a chance to engage in some practical examples, group scenarios, and the kind of hands-on dynamic that can only be experienced in a face to face scenario.
Instructor-led training is particularly important for people who have not taken the ACLS before because the content of the course is quite advanced. An instructor-led course can drive home the importance of team dynamics and good communication in crisis situations and can provide better simulations of what should be done during cardiopulmonary arrest and in the crucial post-cardiac arrest phases of care.
The ACLS certification is valid for two years. After that, professionals are required to re-test to ensure that their skills are current. There are a number of options for recertification. Some people like to take the whole course again, while others may consider looking for a provider that offers a recap and retest option. Alternatively, there is the ACLS for Experienced providers, which is an expanded version of the course which offers additional content to help health care providers improve outcomes in more complex situations, such as metabolic issues and toxicologic emergencies.
When you pass the certification, you will be sent a card and certificate which indicates the version of the certification you passed and who the training provider was. Make sure that you use a training provider that is approved by the institution that you work for or that you are planning to seek employment with. Most institutions accept most training providers, however, it pays to confirm that the provider you want to use is on the approved list.
The expiration date for your course will be listed on your ID card. Be sure to arrange re-certification before your qualification expires.
Some experienced health care providers use blended learning to re-certify. With this, some of the academic parts of the certification are studied in a self-directed fashion, while there are hands-on training sessions for CPR skills and for psychomotor skills. Even the online parts of many courses now offer simulations to allow healthcare professionals to perform simulated treatments. There is still no substitute for real, hands-on training, however.
If you are unsure about which course to take, then you should consider your current background and the type of medical work that you do. A background in healthcare is important before embarking on the ACLS, but no prior knowledge is required for the BLS. You can simply take that course and it will provide you with a basic grounding in field lifesaving skills. The ACLS, on the other hand, assumes some knowledge of BLS and also assumes some other basic medical knowledge.
The BLS does not deal with administering drugs, but the ACLS will introduce you to a number of lifesaving drugs and explain which scenarios they are useful for. Both BLS and ACLS cover the use of an automated external defibrillator, and ACLS also covers how to read an understand ECG results. ACLS training is intended for people who will be working in hospitals, not for the general public.
The ACLS is an in-depth course, and the certification offers training for what to do in situations where lives genuinely are at stake. Mistakes in administering drugs or following protocols could be fatal, so the standards required to pass the course are high.
When studying for the ACLS, make sure that you understand the case scenarios and exactly why certain decisions were made.
Memorize the algorithms for PEA, V-Tach, Tachycardia, Asystole and Bradycardia, as well as other scenarios, and make sure that you know the medications and doses off by heart. There are many mnemonic devices that can help with this; some of the mnemonics are not safe for work. Ask your tutor about them, because those humorous ones will often stick in your mind better than the boring textbook examples!
Learn to read ECGs, and practice on test examples as often as you can. Try to get to the stage where you are so confident that the exam is a breeze; after all, you will be using your skills in situations far more important than "just taking a test" should you pass!
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CPR recertification courses give you the opportunity to refresh your memory and improve upon your current skills by equipping you with the latest knowledge. Considering the fact that more than 70 percent of all cardiac arrest cases happen in public or at home, the individual closest to the victim is most likely going to be bystander or family member with no previous medical training.
When it comes to responding to cardiac arrest cases, time is of the essence. It is important to remember that cardiac arrest victims usually lose consciousness after around fifteen seconds. After thirty to sixty seconds, the victim stops breathing; this can result in serious permanent damage to major organs in the body.
The chances of survival from this serious medical event can be enhanced if someone at the scene can be able to perform CPR on the victim properly.
If you already have a CPR certificate, it is recommended that you have it renewed by attending a valid CPR recertification course before it expires to ensure that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to be able to respond to applicable medical emergencies, at home or at work or any other setting.
Depending on who issued your CPR certificate, it may be valid for either one on two years. To maintain the validity of your certificate, especially if it is part of your work requirements, it is recommended that you seek to have it renewed within the last six months, before it expires.
If your current CPR certification expires, 30 days after the expiry of the 2 year validity period, you will not be allowed to take a recertification course, and will be forced to undergo a full certification course all over again.
However, it is important to note that keeping your CPR certificate current is not the only reason why you should seek recertification; here are two other important reasons.
One of the main reasons to have your certification renewed involves keeping up with any changes in CPR guidelines and standards. The American Heart Association (AHA) is charged with the task of regularly reviewing and updating existing CPR guidelines with a view of significantly improving their effectiveness and efficiency in practical situations.
Whenever the AHA conducts research whose findings make a case for changes in existing standards and guidelines in CPR, the current CPR certification curriculum is amended to accommodate the necessary changes. To learn about the new changes to the curriculum, anyone who had attained CPR certification needs to undergo training through a recertification program.
As previously stated, a CPR certificate is valid for a maximum of two years, before the end of which the holder is required to undergo recertification. Two years is a long time, and it is only natural for you to forget some of the practical skills and knowledge you learnt
During your initial CPR certification course. In fact, it has been observed that skill retention starts deteriorating just a few months after the course, and continues throughout the two year validity period. Furthermore, less than half of CPR certified individuals can pass the skills test a year after completing their training and earning their certification.
The main reason for this loss of skills and knowledge might be linked to the fact that most people rarely use these skills, regardless of how important they are. By CPR recertification makes it possible for you to re-sharpen your skills and refresh your memory to ensure that if and when the time comes, you can be able to respond properly to any emergency situation that requires your CPR skills.
From the above, it is clear to see just how important it is for you to renew your CPR certification, regardless of whether it is required by your employer or not.
Before you enroll for a CPR recertification program, it is important to find out whether it is right for you; suffice it to say, all CPR cards are not created equal.
Employer approval is one of the most important factors to consider when choosing a CPR certification renewal course. All employers accept American Red Cross and American Heart Association CPR cards. To pass their recertification courses, participants are required to attend a weekend of classes and excel in their in-person evaluations.
There are many other in-person courses provided by independent service providers that still offer the same level of hands on training as the AHA and Red Cross. However, to ensure that you end up with a recognized CPR card, it is recommended that you choose one that is designed in accordance with the AHA and Emergency
Cardiovascular Care (ECC) and International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) guidelines.
If you are not sure about the best service provider in your area, consider asking the Human Resource department for employer approved courses, especially if your employer requires you to be certified. Even if your employer does not require your certification to be valid, consider asking the HR for any approved courses that meet the organizations disaster preparedness guidelines.
You may also consider approaching the local hospital, fire department or chamber of commerce and asking whether they offer CPR certificate renewal courses.
Since you are already familiar with the basic knowledge and skills as a CPR certificate holder, certification renewal courses are generally shorter than the initial certification course. The entire recertification course, which includes lectures and practical training and evaluation, may take as little as 3 hours or more. OUR FAQ IS HERE:
CPR skills and knowledge can be a life saver to say the least in life or death emergencies. While seeking certification arms you with the skills you need to respond to cardiac arrest emergencies swiftly, seeking CPR recertification not only extends the validity of your current 2 year certification but also arms you with the latest CPR knowledge on top of refreshing your existing skills.
To get a widely recognized CPR card, it is recommended that you choose the right CPR certification renewal course.
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