CPR Certification
How many of you have heard people desperately, repeatedly screaming, Does anybody know CPR? — Somebody call 911! as they stand around an unconscious, non-breathing man, woman or child? Suddenly a passing off-duty policeman or nurse or just an ordinary man or woman arrives and, placing their hands on the victims chest and there mouth over the victims, begins CPR. Soon the victim is breathing, an ambulance finally arrives, and the crisis has passed. Most of us have not had this experience in real life, but have seen it over and over on TV and in the movies.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, (CPR) performing alternating upper body compressions and mouth-to-mouth breathing, will supply a continuous flow of oxygen to the lungs and brain and can help a sufferer regain consciousness. If a person is not responding right away, CPR needs to be continued until well trained medical personnel arrive. The human brain can only survive an average of five minutes without oxygen.
In order to avoid major brain injury, CPR should be performed to resuscitate a victim. CPR may be necessary due to a person suffering various conditions causing unconsciousness including heart attack or stroke, suffocation, drowning, choking, severe allergic reaction, drug or alcohol overdose, or insulin shock. Immediately upon becoming aware that a person is in danger, CPR should be initiated by anyone trained in the procedure. The victim’s chances of survival decrease with each passing moment of unconsciousness, especially if they are having difficulty or unable to breathe.
The non-breathing victims condition is often the result of cardiac arrest, stroke, drowning, severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), drug/alcohol overdose, insulin shock, or SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome; not uncommon occurrences. The sooner CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) can be administered to help prevent permanent brain damage the greater are the victims chances of survival.
There are several options when one is considering the most efficient way to become certified. Online courses offer a great deal of flexibility, allowing for much less complicated avenues to superior training. Traditional classroom instruction is also offered several times per year.
With the blended classroom and online experience offered by the American Health Care Academy, you can take advantage of this learning experience at your own pace, with guidance by instructors. All courses that provide valid certifications abide by the CPR guidelines of the American Heart Association.
Each student is permitted up to 60 days to finish an online training course from the American Health Care Academy. (Find the website at www.cpraedcourse.com.) The academy provides continuing communication so that any questions can be answered quickly and clearly.
The American Health Care Academy teachers have been educated in compliance with the rigorous American Heart Association guidelines. The certification granted to successful graduates of the program is valid for two years. Recertification through the American Health Care Academy is offered upon expiration.
The online portion of the CPR course from the American Health Care Academy offers simple instructions to get you started. Step-by-step video illustrations and reading material will lead you through the CPR principles. Once you have a very well understanding of the subject matter and feel confident, you can take the online quiz. If you pass, you will instantly receive your printable wallet size CPR certification. The American Health Care Academy will send you a documented copy by mail. Should you fail the test, it can be retaken at no additional charge.