CPR
Immediate CPR can double or triple chances of survival after cardiac arrest
Introduction:
This CPR course teaches lay rescuers how to recognize and treat life threatening emergencies, including cardiac arrest and choking for adult, child, and infant victims. Heartsaver courses are intended for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for a job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements. These courses can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. Instruction avaialble in English and Spanish.
Career Opportunities:
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe how high-quality CPR improves survival
- Explain the concepts of the Chain of Survival
- Recognize when someone needs CPR
- Perform high-quality CPR for an adult
- Describe how to perform CPR with help from others
- Give effective breaths by using mouth-to-mouth or a mask for all age groups
- Perform high-quality CPR for a child
- Describe when and how to help a choking adult or child
- Demonstrate how to help a choking infant
Location & Course’s Schedule:
CPR is available at the following school (s):
| LOCATION | COURSE'S SCHEDULE | |
|---|---|---|
| American Adult Education Center | Monday - Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. |
Note: Instruction avaialble in English and Spanish in American Adult Education Center.
Contact Information at the Location:
Additional information can be provided by student services:
| LOCATION | COUNSELOR / REGISTRAR | PHONE NUMBER |
|---|---|---|
| American Adult Education Center (305) 557-3770 | Dr. Maria Llossas Bibiana Castro Vicky Garcia | Ext. 2250 Ext. 2258 Ext. 2324 |
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