Taking a course will provide the proper training to receive certification in CPR.
Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is very easy to obtain and well worth obtaining. In some jobs, it’s actually a job requirement, so certification will make you more attractive to the employer. It is also a useful skill, as it can save a life or improve a patient’s prognosis by acting quickly and performing CPR in an emergency situation.
The untrained can do harm if they try to administer CPR.
Getting certified in CPR is important because it ensures you know how to perform CPR correctly. It is possible to seriously injure someone with poorly performed CPR and no one wants to do it, even if it is by accident. CPR certification can also be helpful if you end up being taken to court and can even protect you from lawsuits in some cases. Any good class will teach you basic safety and first aid techniques, and some classes will also cover simple legal issues, such as Good Samaritan laws, which can be helpful for you to know.
Paramedics are trained to perform CPR.
Many service organizations, such as the Red Cross, offer classes for people who want to become certified in CPR, and you can also get certified at a local hospital or clinic. Call your local healthcare providers and charities to see if they offer CPR certification and when your next class is scheduled. Expect to pay a small fee for a class that typically lasts several hours, and possibly more if you also want to get certified in basic first aid. First aid certification can be very helpful, so it’s worth taking if it’s offered.
Medical professionals often learn deeper types of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation in a class known as basic life support.
In a CPR certification class, you’ll learn CPR through a combination of lectures, video demonstrations, and hands-on practice with a mannequin or mannequin. You will learn how to assess and stabilize a victim and you will also learn basic safety techniques to protect yourself and your patient from harm. You can also get CPR certified for infant CPR and other resuscitation techniques, usually for an additional fee.
Some CPR certification courses also include bloodborne pathogen training.
After you are certified in CPR, you will be given a small card to carry in your wallet. Some classes also offer complementary masks and safety kits for people to take with them. You will need to periodically renew your CPR certification with follow-up classes. This ensures that you are up to date on advances in CPR and changes in CPR protocol, as well as ensuring that you have the best training possible to help someone in need.