Blended| CPR/AED For Professional Rescuers Recertification
The CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers recertification class is specifically designed for lifeguards, healthcare professionals, and others in high-risk environments to refresh their skills and knowledge in life-saving techniques. This recertification is required to maintain current certification and ensure preparedness for emergency situations. The course includes the following key components:
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High-Quality CPR for Adults, Children, and Infants:
- Review of the latest guidelines for performing high-quality chest compressions and rescue breaths.
- Specific techniques for performing CPR on adults, children, and infants, with adjustments for size and age differences.
- Emphasis on proper hand placement, depth, and rate of compressions, and minimizing interruptions during CPR.
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AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Usage:
- Training on how to use an AED, including electrode placement, rhythm analysis, and shock administration.
- Practice in recognizing when defibrillation is necessary and following AED prompts during a cardiac arrest scenario.
- Understanding how to work with AEDs in various environments (e.g., pools, clinics, hospitals).
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Airway Management and Ventilation:
- Instruction on techniques for ensuring an open airway, including head-tilt/chin-lift and jaw-thrust maneuvers.
- Use of barrier devices like pocket masks and bag-valve masks (BVM) for effective ventilation.
- Emphasis on proper ventilation technique in combination with chest compressions.
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Teamwork and Coordination in Emergencies:
- Emphasis on working as a team in emergency situations, particularly in aquatic or healthcare environments.
- Roles of each rescuer during a cardiac arrest response, including how to effectively communicate and work together for optimal patient care.
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Special Situations and Populations:
- Handling cardiac arrest in special populations, such as pregnant women, children, and those with certain medical conditions.
- Adaptations to CPR and AED use when dealing with a drowning victim or other specific rescue scenarios.
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First Aid and Additional Rescue Skills:
- Brief review of basic first aid skills, including stopping bleeding, managing shock, and stabilizing injured individuals.
- Focus on how to provide immediate care while awaiting advanced medical support.
The course typically involves both theoretical learning (such as videos, lectures, and discussions) and practical skills practice (such as hands-on scenarios, skills stations, and mock emergency situations). Participants will demonstrate their competency through skills testing and often a written exam. Successful completion of this recertification ensures that professionals remain up-to-date with the latest CPR/AED techniques and are ready to respond effectively to emergencies in their specific work environments.