CPR Training
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) services are vital for emergency response and preparedness, especially in workplaces, schools, healthcare facilities, and community centers. These services typically include training, certification, and on-site emergency response. Here’s a breakdown of common CPR services provided by professional organizations
- Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Training: Aimed at healthcare providers, this training includes chest compressions, rescue breathing, and usage of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) following American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross guidelines.
- Heartsaver CPR and AED Training: Designed for non-healthcare individuals, such as teachers, fitness instructors, and office workers, this training covers basic CPR and AED skills to respond to cardiac emergencies.
- Infant and Child CPR: Training specific to performing CPR on infants and children, focusing on the specific techniques needed for younger age groups.
- Online/Blended CPR Courses: Blended options include an online learning component followed by an in-person, hands-on skills session, allowing more flexibility for participants.
- Corporate and Workplace Training: Tailored CPR and AED training sessions conducted on-site for employees, often combined with other first aid courses to build a safer workplace.
- School and Educational Institutions: CPR training for school staff and students, empowering them to act in emergencies and creating a safer environment for students and staff alike.
- Community CPR Programs: Community-based sessions to increase CPR knowledge and readiness among local residents, often hosted by fire departments, hospitals, or community centers.
- AED Placement and Compliance: Helping organizations install and maintain AEDs in compliance with regulations, including guidance on AED placement for optimal accessibility.
- AED Maintenance and Support: Regular maintenance checks, battery replacement, and updates on AED usage guidelines to ensure AEDs are functional and ready for emergencies.
- Emergency Response Planning: Creating CPR and AED protocols as part of an organization’s emergency response plan, ensuring staff are familiar with CPR procedures and know how to act quickly.
- Recertification Courses: Short refresher courses for individuals who need to renew their CPR certification, often required every 1-2 years depending on certification body.
- Advanced Life Support Refreshers: For healthcare providers, these sessions cover advanced life support skills, including airway management and pharmacology updates.
- CPR Drills and Simulation Exercises: Regular hands-on practice drills to keep skills sharp and improve readiness in real-life emergency situations.
- Public CPR Awareness Campaigns: Programs aimed at educating the public on the importance of CPR, often including basic demonstrations and distributing informational materials.
- Hands-Only CPR Training: Sessions focused on hands-only CPR (compressions only, without breaths), designed for quick learning and suitable for people in non-healthcare settings.
- CPR Events and “CPR in Schools” Programs: Hosting events to increase CPR awareness and promote CPR training, often targeting young people to create a new generation of life-savers.
- Emergency Action Plan Consulting: Assisting organizations in creating a cohesive emergency action plan that includes CPR protocols and AED response steps.
- Custom Training Packages: Tailored CPR and first aid programs designed to meet the specific needs of various industries, from construction to childcare.
- CPR Equipment Sales and Support: Providing CPR training equipment like manikins, AEDs, and training aids for organizations that wish to conduct in-house training.
