You can train at Red Cross. Training meets OSHA Guidelines for First Aid Programs and combines lecture, interactive video demonstrations featuring emergency scenarios that are likely to occur in a variety of environments and hands-on training to teach participants lifesaving skills.
Red Cross protocols on CPR and AED are: # For CPR if signs of life are not present start CPR immediately. You will need to follow the basic steps of Check Call Care. # For AED when available immediately stop CPR and attach it to the victim. Follow the directions of the AED.
In personal files and in the shop safety binder
You should have an AED / CPR card so your knowledge of the AED use and performing CPR is at an adequate level. But, it isn't required.
EMT-B: CPR, AED, BVM EMT-I/A: CPR, AED, BVM Push some drugs. Depending on state, cardiovert EMT-P: CPR, AED, BVM, Push drugs, cardiovert
Because, the AED gives the shock to the heart that most likely saves them from dieing.
Check for signs of life (breathing, pulse). If no signs of life, continue CPR.
An AED does two things: 1. Analyze the heart rhythm 2. If necessary- prompt the AED to deliver shock to the heart. (Shocks attempt to restart the heart). Source- I am going though CPR training and I recently learned this
You can try the Red Cross First Aid-CPR-AED. More info is available at http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.86f46a12f382290517a8f210b80f78a0/?vgnextoid=aea70c45f663b110VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD.
You can receive AED & CPR training through your local Red Cross programs. You can also receive the training through other services such as the Mid-America Regional Council.
Check out out local American Red Cross at nassauredcross.org for a training schedule.
Our online CPR Certification courses include the latest ECC 2010 Guidelines. You can learn CPR quickly and easily with AEDCPR's interactive online CPR certification class. AEDCPR's classes include video demonstrations of Adult CPR, Child CPR and Infant CPR. You can use our exclusive interactive online AED Demo to practice AED pad placement and use of an automatic external defibrillator.
See the related link AHA CPR/AED fact sheet.