Friday, May 15, 2015

Getting Your Online CPR Certification

By Tammie Caldwell


Your current position may require that you be fully trained to deal with heart attack victims or you may want to learn the specific techniques for your personal knowledge. Whatever the case, online CPR certification may be the perfect route for you to learn the basic steps to resuscitating a victim of heart failure. Learning in this manner will allow you to work at the coursework at your own pace and be comfortable in your very own home.

Specific jobs which may require these classes may include doctors, nurses, childcare employees, school employees, teachers, coaches, health care workers, and more. Often parents will take this training so they can be prepared to help their children or elderly parents in times of crisis.

Seek a reputable company to assist you in this requirement or goal. Check reviews or get suggestions from friends or co-workers. Local medical facilities may also be able to recommend a reputable site. Be aware that some of these courses may require partial instruction by an actual instructor while others do not.

Ask about any props or types of equipment that you may need to have on hand before you begin. Some of the classes may just require viewing of the videos and listening to the speaker while others may ask that you have a dummy to work on. These classes may also provide very important instruction on the operation of an AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) machine, the Heimlich maneuver, and the basics of first aid.

Find an area free of interruptions before you begin the program. This is very important information and you will want to retain it. There is also a test at the end of the program so you may wish to take notes on the subject. Many programs offer free refresher programs to help you remember all that you have learned and keep you updated on new techniques and trends.

Listen carefully to the instructions on how to react to this type of medical emergency. It can make the difference between living and dying. If you do not comprehend certain parts of the instruction, go back and review it as many times as you need to before taking your test. Many medical personnel are very familiar with the steps and may be able to skip the instruction and just take the final exam. The coursework covers the history of the methodology, how to assess a medical emergency, and what the steps to resuscitation are. There are different procedures for adults, infants and young children.

Be sure to check on the expiration of your certificate. Usually the class needs to be re-taken in two years. This is a vital step as requirements change as technology changes and you will want to be aware of the latest in medical research and trends.

Having the knowledge to save a life is priceless. Taking the time and making the effort to learn these basic but vital steps can save a life. What you learn can be indispensable to you if a loved one or co-worker is struck down by heart failure. It will give you peace of mind in knowing that you are well prepared to assist with your newly learned skills.




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