North Central Pennsylvania Red Cross
Community CPR
Now is a great time to learn CPR
Most
cardiac arrests happen at home, leaving immediate, emergency care in
the hands of loved ones. In fact, almost 80 percent of out-of-hospital
cardiac arrests occur in private residences.
Would you know what to do if an adult suddenly collapsed, whether at home or in a public setting? Being trained in how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can mean the difference between life and death, effectively doubling a victim's chance for survival.
When sudden cardiac arrest occurs, the victim collapses, becomes unresponsive to gentle shaking, stops breathing normally and, after two rescue breaths, still isn't breathing normally, coughing or moving. If bystander CPR is not provided, a victim's chance of survival falls between 7 percent to 10 percent for every minute of delay until defibrillation occurs.
CPR helps maintain vital blood flow to the heart and brain and increases the amount of time that an electric shock from a defibrillator can be effective.
If you have had training in CPR, you will know how to provide life-saving support until emergency personnel can take over.
CPR training also includes knowing how to use an automatic external defibrillator (AED). These portable devices-with their distinctive red and white logos- are designed to be simple to use, even for the untrained. They are required by law to be in public places, such as health clubs and shopping malls, but many communities also keep them near the entrances to community centers, theaters, swimming pools, and in workplaces and government offices. AEDs are portable enough to be used in the home and are especially beneficial for families with known existing heart conditions. Child and Infant classes are available also.
For class information, call the NCPA Red Cross at (570) 326-9131,
or see our Calendar here.
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Adult CPR/AED
(3 hours)
For the person who only needs adult CPR/AED training, this hands-on skills training prepares them to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in victims aged 8 and above.
Pediatric CPR/AED (infant & child CPR/AED)
(3 hours)
Designed for those who care for children, either full time or occasionally, this course teaches participants how to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants and children up to 8 years.
Adult First Aid CPR/AED
(5 hours)
One of our most popular courses, it is great for community needs. This course combines lectures, demonstrations and video with hands-on training and practice. Participants in this course learn to recognize and respond to emergencies including shock, cardiac and breathing emergencies for adults, children and infants, heat and cold emergencies, sudden illnesses and poisonings. Additionally, participants will learn first aid for everything from cuts and scrapes to muscle, bone and joint injuries.
Pet First Aid
The Pet First Aid course teaches you emergency care procedures for cats and dogs and provides tips for keeping your pet happy and healthy too. Pet First Aid is a handy reference guide for cat and dog emergencies. Created by the American Red Cross, Pet First Aid provides assistance to people whose pets are ill or injured.
Babysitter's Training
The Babysitter's Training course has a unique interactive, educational format that tasks youth, ages 11 - 14 years of age, with activities such as identifying safety problems around the house and yard and selecting age-appropriate toys and games for children in their care. Participants learn by doing. This format, along with the course video and an enthusiastic instructor, keeps the interest of the babysitters and provides a meaningful classroom experience.