CPR Training

Posted July 25th, 2008 by mnchris

workshops & classes

I want/need to get CPR certified and would like to know if anybody could point me in the right direction. I have no idea where to look. I live in the west valley. Any classes near Vistancia or Arrowhead area would be ideal.

Look into the hospitas in

On July 25th, 2008 kdop714 says:

Look into the hospitas in your area, they usually have classes for a small fee.
Also, the American Red Corss does classes. If you click on this link and put your zip code in it will give you contct info. Good Luck!
~Kerry & Mckenzie

http://www.redcross.org/where/where.html

I just took a great class at

On July 25th, 2008 Optimist says:

I just took a great class at Gateway community college. The cost was $60 and it was 8 hrs long. It was for entry level, but for health care workers, so it was very thorough. I've taked CPR classes before, but always walked away hoping that no one ever dropped down in front of me, becasue I still felt intimidated after the training. This tme, I found myself hoping to be able to use it! LOL. It was weird, but I feel really confident now. We even got to use an AED and it was great to see exactly how easy they are to use. My certification is goodf for two years.

"Only a life lived for others, is the life worthwhile" - Albert Einstein

2008 Optimist, Please

On July 31st, 2008 CPRTUCSON.COM says:

2008 Optimist,
Please disregard my reply on your prior posting.

Your attitude is apparent-you are a server of people! Good for you! I am glad the you feel confident in your CPR skills. I am so passionate about teaching CPR and AED! I can't stress enough the importance of getting trained!

Feel free to visit my website, www.CPRTUCSON.COM.

All the best!
karen

Our family went though the

On July 25th, 2008 ckajlm says:

Our family went though the American Red Cross. We did the whole first aid, adult and infant/child CPR.

The great thing is that now,

On July 25th, 2008 Optimist says:

The great thing is that now, the guidelines have changed. They recommend a 30:2 (compressions to breaths) ratio for ALL (infant, child and adult), to help people remember. Studies showed that people were "confused" in an emergency and resisted helping, because they couldn't remember if they were doing it right.

Now, of course, they say for health care workers, to do 15:2 for infants, if they can, because a health care worker is more likely to have the confidence to dive in. BUT, 30:2 works and should be done.

They are also recommending that people not even bother checking the pulse and only check breathing. They found that even 40% of nurses, mistakenly thought that they felt a pulse because their own heart was pounding so hard. Consequently, they didn't start CPR when it was needed. They said that IF someone is NOT breathing, then they won't have a pulse for long, so start compressions. They said that the compressions won't hurt iin this case and will probably help.

They also said that when using an AED, the most effective shock was the SECOND, not the first and the second most effective shock was the FOURTH, so never assume that the shock didn't work. Continuing compressions while the AED is analyzing, sort of "primes" the heart to take the shock better.

It's all amzing that this simple technique can save a life. EVERYONE should be certified!

"Only a life lived for others, is the life worthwhile" - Albert Einstein

Good post! Are you an

On July 31st, 2008 CPRTUCSON.COM says:

Good post! Are you an instructor or have you been certified?
kb

Good for you for taking the

On July 31st, 2008 CPRTUCSON.COM says:

Good for you for taking the whole family! The skills you have learned are so very valuable!

karen
www.CPRTUCSON.COM

You can also go onto the

On July 31st, 2008 CPRTUCSON.COM says:

You can also go onto the American Heart Assn. website and find instructors in your are. There are many in Phoenix!
I come to Phoenix from Tucson if there is a group of students that need certification. I am sure you will find someone very easily! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me anytime!
karen
www.CPRTUCSON.COM

Just wondering if you found

On August 18th, 2008 Weston1997 says:

Just wondering if you found a CPR instructor yet. I reside near Lake Pleasant and Deer Valley and teach CPR. Please let me know if you are still looking to get certified.

Lisa

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