The course is approximately 4.0 hours in length
The Heartsaver CPR course is designed to teach the lay person how to perform High-Quality CPR on an adult, child and infant. The student will also learn how to apply and operate an AED on an adult manikin. The student must show competency through a skills test for each segment of the course; meaning a skills test for Adult CPR w/AED, Child CPR and Infant CPR. The student will also learn the steps on how to treat a conscious adult choking victim and an unresponsive adult choking victim, as well as a choking child and a choking infant. The course material for the Heartsaver CPR program follows the American Heart Association guidelines for Adult, Child and Infant CPR. An AHA CPR/AED student manual is required for the course. The student manual can be picked up from the AHA Training Center at St. Peter’s Health Center, or calling 444-2375.
On the day of the class:
If you are more than 15 minutes late for class you will be asked to reschedule
You MUST bring your CPR Student Manual to class with you
Please do not bring your children to the class
Be sure to wear comfortable clothing, as you will work with manikins on the floor
Do not wear lipstick, chew gum or eat during manikin practice
Tie back long hair during practice, so your instructor will be able to observe your performance
If you are ill (i.e., active cold with fever or severe coughing, flu, Hepatitis, or active Tuberculosis) or have open sores on hands, lips or face, please reschedule your class date