At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to.
Course Outline :
At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:
Explain the importance of early CPR
Recall the basic steps of 1 and 2 rescuer CPR for adults, children and infants
Explain the importance of early defibrillation
Recall the basic steps for use of an AED
Recall the basic steps to relieve choking for responsive and unresponsive victims over 1 year of age and for infants
Explain the importance of each link in the adult and pediatric Chain of Survival
Outline:
High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
The Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components
Use of an AED
Effective ventilations using a barrier device
Importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR
Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants
