Adult CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

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Adult CPR

(Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

and

First Aid

Adult CPR

Heart attacks causing heart stoppage (cardiac arrest) are the most prominent cause of death in North America. In addition, drowning, suffocation, electrocution, and drug intoxication cause cardiac arrest. Many deaths could be prevented if victims get prompt help – if someone trained in CPR provides proper life-saving measures until trained professionals could take over.

The CPR program teaches the principles of basic life support for adults, children, and infants. It gives the latest guidelines for CPR and emergency cardiac care, starting with how to assess the scene of an emergency and take stock of the victim's condition. The course details how to perform one-rescuer CPR and rescue breathing, and how to manage choking in a conscious person. It also addresses infection control.

The automated external defibrillator ( AED) portion of the program details key operating characteristics and shows proper precautions and maintenance techniques. It explains how AEDs work and why they're a critical part of emergency cardiac care. It also includes guidelines for meeting the state Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) laws, and outlines the need for medical direction.

Nearly every two minutes, someone dies of sudden cardiac arrest. AED could save a quarter of these lives. AED devices are appearing in several diverse settings, and the demand for training is rising.

About 400 workplace deaths from cardiac arrest are reported to OSHA every year. An average time to defibrillation of 5 minutes would produce a 40 percent survival rate. That's 160 lives per year that could be saved

For CPR, participants must be able to kneel on the floor to perform the necessary skills being taught.

If unable to kneel at the time of the class, even due to a temporary problem, you are not eligible for the CPR course or CPR certification.

First Aid

This class covers breathing emergencies; identifying and caring for common injuries, bleeding and sudden illness. Prevention of disease transmission and childhood injuries.

Note: Upon completion of coursework and examination participants receive a 2 year certification in CPR and a 3 year certification in First Aid from the National Safety Council.

2009	Dates	Time	Location	Cost
	11/5/09	8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Nash Building	$55
	12/3/09	8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Nash Building	$55
2010
	1/7/10	8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Nash Building	$55
	2/4/10	8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Nash Building	$55
	3/4/10	8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Nash Building	$55
	4/1/10	8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Nash Building	$55
	5/6/10	8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Nash Building	$55
	6/3/10	8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Nash Building	$55

Instructor: Lynn Ware

Audience: Every department/agency should have someone certified in CPR/First Aid at their various work sites. This training is appropriate for employees interested in being the first-responder to an emergency in their work site area. In addition, others who would benefit from this training include: safety personnel, supervisors, child care workers, parents and caregivers, and anyone who wants to be prepared in the methods/techniques of Adult CPR/First Aid. (This class does not cover Infant CPR.)

To Register:

· Log on to the Aspen Learning Management System (LMS) or

· Print, complete and send (mail, fax) the Enrollment Form or

· Email your course interests to Email registration (please CC your supervisor) or

· Call the main Office line 624-7764.

updated October 2009