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Adult CPR

 

 

v         Purpose

Train individuals and families to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults..

           Prerequisites

None

           Learning Objectives

Identify how to respond to emergency situations by checking to see if it is safe to intervene.

 

Identify how to reduce the risk of a heart attack.

 

Recognize the signals of a heart attack and provide care to reduce the chance of cardiac arrest.

 

Learn how to care for an adult who stops breathing.

 

Learn how to give CPR to an adult whose heart has stopped beating.

 

Learn how to care for an adult who is choking.

 

Identify how to use your community’s emergency medical services (EMS) system effectively.

           Length

Approximately 4 hours.

           Certification Requirements

Attend all class sessions.

 

Successfully complete all skills outlined in the course.

 

Pass a written test with a minimum grade of 80 percent or better for all components.

           Certification

Adult CPR certificate valid for one year.

           Cost

$35.00

 2002 Adult CPR Course Schedule

 

Date

Time

Location

Aug. 12, 2002

5:30 – 9:30 PM

Chapter Office

Sep. 9, 2002

5:30 – 9:30 PM

Chapter Office

Oct. 10, 2002

5:30 – 9:30 PM

Chapter Office

Nov. 12, 2002

5:30 – 9:30 PM

Chapter Office

Dec. 9, 2002

5:30 – 9:30 PM

Chapter Office