9/27/25, 8:11 PM CPR Certification Class | CPR Heart Center
CPR / AED Certification Class
Introduction
CPR / AED CERTIFICATION CLASS
Welcome to our CPR certification class!
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the
United States as stated by the CDD (Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention). Knowledge of CPR or
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation means the difference
between life and death for people who have had a heart
attack, a stroke, are choking, have drowned or have gone
into cardiac arrest. When a person has lost consciousness,
has no pulse and isn’t breathing, CPR should begin
immediately.
To perform CPR properly, knowing the right way to give chest compressions is key. The American Heart
Association has verified that compression only style CPR is just as effective as techniques that require
mouth-to-mouth breathing.
Note: It only takes 10 minutes without oxygen to the brain for death to occur; only 6 to
10 minutes for brain damage to occur and only 4 to 6 minutes for brain damage to be
possible. CPR, if administered within 0 to 4 minutes, can prevent brain damage and
death. – Introduction Note: CPR Certification Class.
What is CPR?
The heart is a vital organ that pumps blood through the body and to the brain, supplying a steady flow of
oxygen. Cardiac arrest stops the heart, the pulse and breathing functions, depriving vital organs and the
brain of the oxygen they so desperately need. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, known as CPR, is when an
outside person takes over for a person’s heart, using chest compressions to pump the oxygen rich blood to
the vital organs and the brain.
Survival rates are dramatically increased if a victim has CPR, receives controlled stimulation from an AED
device (Automated External Defibrillator) and with the fast arrival of trained emergency medical technicians
or EMTs to provide greater assistance.
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Note: Call 911 before beginning CPR or any other lifesaving techniques, as getting the Emergency Response
System active and the EMTs on their way is the priority.
The American Heart Association (AHA) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) changed the sequence for
applying CPR. CPR application was updated from A-B-C (Airway, Breathing, Compressions) to C-A-B
(Compressions, Airway, Breathing). The reason is for quicker compression application.
Recommendation
Rescuers who aren’t fully trained should provide CPR in the compression only style, which is easily
instructed over the phone by emergency operators.
How to do Hands-Only CPR
The Good Samaritan
CPR / AED CERTIFICATION CLASS
Most countries have acts or laws in place that pertain to
people who do unsolicited good deeds for those who are
ill, in peril or injured so that they can help without fear of
retribution if something goes wrong. As long as the
rescuer is acting without expectation of compensation or
reimbursement on a voluntary basis, they will be legally
protected. Every second counts when it comes to aiding
someone in need of CPR. Unless there are extreme
circumstances, call 911 and start CPR right away.
Prior to performing CPR
Prior to performing CPR, make sure the victim isn’t in danger and that you won’t be putting yourself in
danger by rescuing them. An example of this is someone who is on or near high voltage lines. Either take
steps to eliminate the risk or move the victim, whichever is safest. If the situation cannot be resolved, call
911 immediately.
Determine if the victim is conscious; finding a pulse can lose precious seconds, so it is best to call out,
asking “Are you okay?” and repeating if necessary. If there is no response, call 911 right away and start CPR
by initiating Circulation, Airway and Breathing steps (C-A-Bs). If possible, enlist bystanders for help in calling
911 and start CPR as soon as possible.
Note: The American Heart Association has said that deep, rapid chest compressions work just as well
on cardiac arrest victims as standard CPR and can save a life, even if administered by inexperienced
people. – The Good Samaritan Note: CPR Certification Class.
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CPR / AED Certification Class
Introduction
CPR / AED CERTIFICATION CLASS
Welcome to our CPR certification class!
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the
United States as stated by the CDD (Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention). Knowledge of CPR or
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation means the difference
between life and death for people who have had a heart
attack, a stroke, are choking, have drowned or have gone
into cardiac arrest. When a person has lost consciousness,
has no pulse and isn’t breathing, CPR should begin
immediately.
To perform CPR properly, knowing the right way to give chest compressions is key. The American Heart
Association has verified that compression only style CPR is just as effective as techniques that require
mouth-to-mouth breathing.
Note: It only takes 10 minutes without oxygen to the brain for death to occur; only 6 to
10 minutes for brain damage to occur and only 4 to 6 minutes for brain damage to be
possible. CPR, if administered within 0 to 4 minutes, can prevent brain damage and
death. – Introduction Note: CPR Certification Class.
What is CPR?
The heart is a vital organ that pumps blood through the body and to the brain, supplying a steady flow of
oxygen. Cardiac arrest stops the heart, the pulse and breathing functions, depriving vital organs and the
brain of the oxygen they so desperately need. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, known as CPR, is when an
outside person takes over for a person’s heart, using chest compressions to pump the oxygen rich blood to
the vital organs and the brain.
Survival rates are dramatically increased if a victim has CPR, receives controlled stimulation from an AED
device (Automated External Defibrillator) and with the fast arrival of trained emergency medical technicians
or EMTs to provide greater assistance.
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Note: Call 911 before beginning CPR or any other lifesaving techniques, as getting the Emergency Response
System active and the EMTs on their way is the priority.
The American Heart Association (AHA) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) changed the sequence for
applying CPR. CPR application was updated from A-B-C (Airway, Breathing, Compressions) to C-A-B
(Compressions, Airway, Breathing). The reason is for quicker compression application.
Recommendation
Rescuers who aren’t fully trained should provide CPR in the compression only style, which is easily
instructed over the phone by emergency operators.
How to do Hands-Only CPR
The Good Samaritan
CPR / AED CERTIFICATION CLASS
Most countries have acts or laws in place that pertain to
people who do unsolicited good deeds for those who are
ill, in peril or injured so that they can help without fear of
retribution if something goes wrong. As long as the
rescuer is acting without expectation of compensation or
reimbursement on a voluntary basis, they will be legally
protected. Every second counts when it comes to aiding
someone in need of CPR. Unless there are extreme
circumstances, call 911 and start CPR right away.
Prior to performing CPR
Prior to performing CPR, make sure the victim isn’t in danger and that you won’t be putting yourself in
danger by rescuing them. An example of this is someone who is on or near high voltage lines. Either take
steps to eliminate the risk or move the victim, whichever is safest. If the situation cannot be resolved, call
911 immediately.
Determine if the victim is conscious; finding a pulse can lose precious seconds, so it is best to call out,
asking “Are you okay?” and repeating if necessary. If there is no response, call 911 right away and start CPR
by initiating Circulation, Airway and Breathing steps (C-A-Bs). If possible, enlist bystanders for help in calling
911 and start CPR as soon as possible.
Note: The American Heart Association has said that deep, rapid chest compressions work just as well
on cardiac arrest victims as standard CPR and can save a life, even if administered by inexperienced
people. – The Good Samaritan Note: CPR Certification Class.
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