Atlanta CPR Training & Certification

BLS Algorithm

by Atlanta | May 7, 2019 | Drafts

Basic Life Support | BLS Algorithm – Atlanta CPR Everyday

BLS Algorithm atlanta cpr

The simplified universal adult BLS algorithm has been created (Figure 2).

• Refinements have been made to recommendations for immediate recognition and activation of the emergency response system based on signs of unresponsiveness, as well as initiation of CPR if the victim is unresponsive with no breathing or no normal breathing (ie, victim is only gasping).

• “Look, listen, and feel for breathing” has been removed from the algorithm.

• Continued emphasis has been placed on high-quality CPR (with chest compressions of adequate rate and depth, allowing complete chest recoil after each compression, minimizing interruptions in compressions, and avoiding excessive ventilation).

• There has been a change in the recommended sequence for the lone rescuer to initiate chest compressions before giving rescue breaths (C-A-B rather than A-B-C). The lone rescuer should begin CPR with 30 compressions rather than 2 ventilations to reduce delay to first compression.

• Compression rate should be at least 100/min (rather than “approximately” 100/min).

• Compression depth for adults has been changed from the range of 11?2 to 2 inches to at least 2 inches (5 cm).

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

by Atlanta | May 6, 2019 | Drafts

The Heartsaver ® First Aid CPR AED course provides first responders with training in basic first aid and CPR AED procedures — including the first aid skills recommended by OSHA — in a format that can be delivered in a single day. The course covers:

First Aid Basics
Medical Emergencies
Injury Emergencies
Environmental Emergencies
Adult CPR AED
Adult Choking

Options include:

Child CPR AED
Infant CPR
Child and Infant Choking

AHA ECC Adult Chain of Survival

by Atlanta | Apr 29, 2019 | Drafts

AHA ECC Adult Chain of Survival CPR

Chain of Survival atlanta cpr

AHA ECC Adult Chain of Survival

The links in the new AHA ECC Adult Chain of Survival are as follows:

1. Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system

2. Early CPR with an emphasis on chest compressions

3. Rapid defibrillation

4. Effective advanced life support

5. Integrated post–cardiac arrest care

Bloodborne Pathogens

by Atlanta | Mar 8, 2019 | Drafts

Heartsaver ® Bloodborne Pathogens

The Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens course is designed to meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for bloodborne pathogens training when paired with site-specific instruction.

Heartsaver ® Bloodborne Pathogen uses the PACT acronym and slogan to help students learn and retain what to do when there is danger of or has been exposure to bloodborne pathogens in the workplace:

• Protect yourself from exposure

• Act when exposed

• Clean yourself and the area involved

• Tell or report any exposure

Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogen is intended for workers in the commercial market who must receive training per OSHA Standard 1910.1030, and those who work in:

• child care

• schools

• maintenance

• security

• state corrections facilities

• tattoo design

• industry and manufacturing

• Fortune 1500 companies

• occupational health

• property management

• hospitality

• health and fitness

Available in both classroom and online versions, the course can be completed in approximately 1 hour, creating an efficient stand-alone course or add-on to first aid or CPR training.

Pediatric First Aid

by Atlanta | Feb 8, 2019 | Drafts

Heartsaver ® Pediatric First Aid

This course is specially designed to train those responsible for children’s health in meeting state-specific requirements. The Backed by comprehensive state-by-state research, it meets the regulatory and the credentialed training requirements for child-care workers in all 50 states.

Course covers following:

• Pediatric First Aid

• Asthma Care Training for Child Care Providers

• Adult/Child CPR with Mask

• Adult/Child AED.

Optional pediatrics first aid modules are:

• Pediatric first aid topics, including the eye injuries; fever; suspected abuse; and snake, spider, scorpion, tick, and marine animal bites and stings

• Infant CPR with Mask.

The Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid course is intended for all the individuals involved in child care who have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency involving a child, includes the following:

• child-care and foster-care workers

• teachers

• recreation and other community program staff

• camp counselors

• sports coaches and trainers

• new parents, guardians, and other caretakers.

Course length can range be from 2.5 hours to 8 hours, depending on the needs and the modules taught, with skills practice (first aid) and the skills testing (CPR & AED) by an American Heart Association instructor during the course.

BLS for Healthcare Providers eLearning Part 1

by Atlanta | Jul 1, 2018 | Drafts

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Key changes in basic life support, reflecting new science from the 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care

• Critical concepts in high-quality CPR

• The American Heart Association Chain of Survival

• 1-rescuer CPR and AED for adults, children and infants

• 2-rescuer CPR and AED for adults, children and infants

• Differences among adult, child and infant rescue techniques

• Bag-mask techniques for adults, children and infants

• Rescue breathing for adults, children and infants

• Relief of choking for adults, children and infants

Atlanta First Aid CPR AED

by Atlanta | Jul 1, 2018 | Drafts

Atlanta First Aid CPR AED

The Heartsaver ® First Aid CPR AED course provides first responders with training in basic first aid and CPR AED procedures — including the first aid skills recommended by OSHA — in a format that can be delivered in a single day. The course covers:

• First Aid Basics

• Medical Emergencies

• Injury Emergencies

• Environmental Emergencies

• Adult CPR AED

• Adult Choking

Options include:

• Child CPR AED

• Infant CPR

• Child and Infant Choking

The Heartsaver ® First Aid CPR AED course is intended for all individuals who have a duty to respond to a first aid or cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements, including:

• security and airline personnel

• camp counselors

• police and firefighters

• teachers and day-care workers

• aerobics teachers/physical-fitness trainers

• other individuals who want or need first-aid training.

The instructor-led course is approximately 5 to 7 hours, with skills testing by an American Heart Association instructor or skills evaluator during the course.