BLS/CPR: Heartsaver CPR/AED
Designed for: Non-clinical staff, such as patient access services, activities, nutrition, secretaries, accounting, central supply, etc. Review "Which CPR Is Right For Me?"
Content: This course teaches CPR, AED use, relief of choking in adults and children, and infant CPR and relief of choking, and use of barrier devices for all ages. Successful completion of the skills test is required for certification. No written test. There are no renewal courses for the Heartsaver curriculum.
Certification: This is a 2-year certification. Successful completion of the skills examination is required for certification. Cards will be mailed within 30 days of successful completion of the course.
Agenda: 2 hour course; watch-then-practice format with a skills examination. Must attend entire 2 hour class. Please be on time as the course begins directly at start time.
Location: Rehab Dayroom, Community Medical Center
Class Ratio: 6:1
Study Materials: Heartsaver book can be checked out from the Education Department
Contact Information:
Call 327-4009 to register
mphillips@communitymed.org
Fees:
CMC Employees = No charge, pre-registration and a $50 deposit is required to confirm registration. CE money can NOT be used for the deposit. The deposit will be held and refunded if cancellation is made at least 5 business days in advance of the course. Deposit will be refunded upon completion of scheduled course. Exceptions will be made for scheduling conflicts/illness, which have been confirmed by employee's unit manager.
Upcoming Course Dates/Time:
2010 Dates:
- TBA
Location: Rehab Dayroom
Fee: CMC Employees=No Fee; Outreach participants=$50.00
The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association.