Join today
Pre-Listed: 8-Hour CPR Course (In-Person)
A comprehensive training program that teaches individuals how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on adults, children, and infants, including the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), and covers essential first aid skills, all within an 8-hour timeframe, usually resulting in a certification upon successful completion; this course includes hands-on practice with manikins to ensure proper technique and competency in emergency situations.
Key aspects of an 8-hour CPR course:
Basic life support skills:
Recognizing cardiac arrest, initiating chest compressions, providing rescue breaths, and proper hand placement for different age groups.
AED usage:
Understanding how to operate an AED, including identifying when to use it, proper electrode placement, and following voice prompts.
Patient assessment:
Learning how to assess a scene for safety, check for responsiveness, and identify signs of cardiac arrest.
Choking management:
Recognizing choking signs and performing appropriate interventions for conscious choking victims.
First aid basics:
May include basic wound care, bleeding control, and stabilization of injuries depending on the course curriculum.
Scenario-based practice:
Participants will practice CPR and AED usage in simulated emergency scenarios to enhance their skills and confidence.
