CPR classes entail the most basic form of first aid, and will usually take just about 4 hours to learn. This is, perhaps, the most important basic first aid skill if well delivered. CPR is performed for individuals who have suffered cardiac arrest and as such, their hearts cannot pump blood to important organs in the body. One of the key benefits of CPR is that it avails much needed oxygen to the brain. This is crucial because it keeps the nervous system within the brain alive to allow you to get the victim’s heart rhythm normal once more. Having this information will give you a basic idea of what you should expect, and lays a solid foundation for CPR training.
[youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Yqk5cHXsko”]What are the different categories of CPR classes?
Classes offered for CPR training are made to suit the students. For instance, emergency medical technicians do not get the same training as that a basic first aider gets. Understanding the availability of different classes means that it is easier to locate something that is ideal for you. What makes it complicated sometimes is the fact that the names of these classes are not standard, so you will find one training centre has a different name for the same course. To go around this, simply look out for the features and modules of each class before making a choice of where to enroll.
– Infant and child CPR classes
These classes are essential for any parent whose child is below 10 years. It is also ideal for those whose professions call for daily interaction with kids, including babysitters, daycare managers, school teachers and leisure centre managers.
– Adult CPR classes
Just as the name suggests, this course is designed to meet the CPR needs for adults. The advantage of this type of CPR is that it is relatively simple to perform. For one to complete this form of training, you need to know the two types of adult CPR: hands only CPR as well as CPR with mouth-to-mouth rescue breaths. The latter is less common, whether due to simple detest or lack of knowledge. This is what makes hands-only CPR rather popular with many first aiders. If you can get your hands on an AED, then AED training can also be incorporated into this CPR class.
– CPR classes for health care professionals
This is a more advanced CPR class that is mandatory for those who work in the health care field. This course is more detailed than the two mentioned above, and certainly more intensive. It covers how to get rid of obstructions in the airway, using an AED, restrictions when it comes to giving rescue breaths as well as CPR that requires to be administered by two persons among many other techniques. For anyone who wants to join the medical field, this is the ideal training class for CPR techniques. Take note that this course is sometimes referred to as the Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. Do not assume that the inclusion of the word ‘basic’ makes the course any less important.