One of the most important skills you can have is CPR training. Whether you are an emergency responder or a stay-at-home mom, having this knowledge could help you save a life.  Many places of work are requiring a CPR certification and even if they don't you will still want to be prepared for a wide range of emergencies.

 

Responding To Emergencies (RTE) For Coaches

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Do you coach a team or run a youth organization? Then you should consider a CPR AED certification. There are endless situations in your daily life where CPR/AED training can become invaluable. You will want this class experience when caring for young children or family members, so why are you still waiting?

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Our American Red Cross CPR classes consist of a lecture and hands-on experience. During the lecture portion of our course, you will first learn why CPR is necessary and what to expect while providing CPR. Some additional topics the lecture portion will cover include:

• Signs of a cardiac arrest, stroke and heart attack.

• How to clear an airway.

• What to do if there are two rescuers.

• How to prioritize an individual's care.

• What an automated external defibrillator (AED) is and how it works.

• Red Cross first aid training.

 

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Your instructor will discuss how to best take control of an emergency through delegating, assigning tasks and remaining calm to provide the best care. Throughout the lecture, you will also learn how to administer aid without putting yourself or others at risk.

After completing the lecture, your instructor will move on to the hands-on portion of the course by practicing techniques on dummies and role-playing. You and other students may have to act out various medical emergencies to ensure you are comfortable with the role and the types of questions you will need to ask a victim. 

 

As you practice CPR and learn how to use an AED on a dummy, the instructor will move around the room to ask questions and correct techniques. These questions and critiques are to ensure you understand the proper procedure. You will have to pass a written and hands-on test at the end of class to receive your CPR/AED certification.