Course Overview
Incidents requiring CPR can happen anywhere and at any time. The first response to such an incident is the most important. CPR given at the scene can improve the chances of survival and recovery of a victim. This course will demonstrate how to recognize and respond to a severe life-threatening emergency until the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel arrive.
By the end of this course, an understanding will be gained of:
- What a cardiac arrest is
- How to correctly resuscitate a victim in cardiac arrest
- Protecting oneself while helping a person in need
- The basics of life support