How To Choose A CPR Sacramento Class

by Cecile Ingram

No one want to be a helpless bystander in an emergency. Prepare for emergencies with CPR Sacramento classes. You could be the one to save a life, perhaps even the life of a family member. It only takes a few hours out of your day to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Or take 1 full day to learn both CPR and basic first aid.

Breathing supplies oxygen to the lungs and mixes it with blood that is then pumped to the body by the heart. If the heart stops for more than 4-6 minutes, severe brain damage occurs. <A href="http://www.rescuetraininginstitute.com">

CPR Sacramento</A> classes teach the procedure of chest compressions and breathing by exhaling into the patients mouth or nose. Unlike on TV, cardiopulmonary resuscitation rarely restarts the heart. It keeps oxygen and blood flowing to the brain and the heart until paramedics arrive. It can save a life. It prevents tissue death and brain damage.

To keep skills current, lay persons should take a class every 2 years. In 2010 the American Heart Association and the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation updated their guidelines. If you haven't take a class since 2010, it's definitely time for a refresher course. Healthcare professionals may need to re-certify yearly.

CPR Sacramento classes are available to fit into any schedule. Attend class during the day, in the evening, or on the weekend. Instructors are knowledgeable and experienced. They're firefighters, nurses, EMTs, or paramedics. The classroom experience provides an opportunity to ask questions and to practice technique on manikins. Take home a workbook to review at your leisure. Online videos are also a helpful way to review, but they're not a replacement for classroom training and practice.

Basic classes teach the simple procedure of clearing the airway, supplying oxygen with breathing, and assisting circulation with chest compressions. Techniques for adults, small children, and babies will be demonstrated and practiced on a manikin. Take 6-7 hours out of your day and prepare for any emergency by taking a combination CPR and first aid class.

Childcare workers will need a Pediatric first aid and CPR class. Healthcare professionals learn how to use a portable AED (automated external defibrillator). They also learn to apply resuscitation masks and bag valve masks. They practice CPR as a single rescuer, and with a partner. Doctors, emergency room personnel, nurses, EMTs and paramedics must have ACLS certification. Advanced cardiovascular life support classes teach tracheal intubation, placement of a plastic tube in the windpipe to open an obstructed airway, as well as medical interventions, electric shock and/or medications, to restart the heart.

There are many class offerings that specialize in different aspects of CPR. There are several certification programs available. Class titles will vary between sponsoring organizations. If your employer requires certification, ask for requirements and recommendations. A basic CPR class takes 3 hours. A combination CPR and first aid class will take 6-7 hours. Advanced classes for doctors, nurses, and paramedics requires approximately 12 hours of instruction.

To find CPR Sacramento classes contact the Red Cross, American Heart Association, or the local health department. Check online or check the yellow pages for local resources. Many adult education and city recreation departments offer classes. Many employers offer onsite training. Many large corporations offer onsite training to ensure a large number of trained employees will be available in any emergency.



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