Undergoing CPR Training Is The Need Of The Hour

You do not need to be a medical provider to undergo CPR training. There are classes designed for both health care and non-healthcare providers. CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation that comprises chest compressions and rescue breaths. It is a lifesaving technique worth learning. Proper application of the technique can revive the life of a victim struck with a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). SCA is a cardiac emergency where a victim would require immediate treatment for survival. Sadly, only about half of Americans know how to perform this procedure. This is pretty evident from the rising number of death cases due to a sudden cardiac arrest worldwide.

Training in this lifesaving procedure is the need of the hour. Most cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospitals. Unfortunately, most such victims die due to lack of knowledge in the technique on the part of the bystanders that cost the victims their life. Contrary to popular belief, CPR is a very easy skill to learn. Having said that, it’s not a skill that you can grasp from just watching videos online, you need proper training in the hands of certified instructors to be able to perform the procedure efficiently in a real life situation.  

Knowing how to administer CPR is a huge benefit to the society. The more people who know how to act in an emergency situation, the better off will be an area or the community for that matter as the better will be the survival chances of victims. The survival chances of SCA victims doubles or triples when bystander CPR is performed quickly before the arrival of emergency medical services. The victim could either be a stranger that you can help with your knowledge, or you yourself where others with knowledge can help you.

Also, CPR certification just enhances your resume since a lot of employers, especially all jobs in health care followed by educators, childcare providers, etc. either prefer or require a candidate to be CPR certified. Also, being CPR trained shows you are responsible and care about others. Knowledge in the procedure will equip you to save the life of someone amidst an emergency.

In the CPR class, you’ll get to learn and practice

1.      One-person CPR

2.      CPR with rescue breaths

3.      Hands-only CPR

4.      CPR as part of a 2 rescuer team

5.      AED training to administer a shock to the SCA victim

There are no prerequisites. All it takes is the willingness and dedication and the time to take a CPR class, and nothing else. Even kids can take the classes, and are even encouraged to do so. They as well can play a huge role in contributing towards the safety of cardiac arrest victims.

To sign up for a class at CPR Memphis in Tennessee, you can either register for a class online or contact us at 901-438-4200. Get trained in the hands of AHA certified instructors through a series of audio and video lectures and hands-on practice. Contact us today with any questions or to get signed up for a class.