Completely Revised and Updated to Meet the 2010 CPR and ECC Guidelines!
Professional Rescuer CPR provides individuals who have a job-related duty to respond to emergencies with the knowledge and skills to recognize and provide care in respiratory and cardiac emergencies.
These skills include: Performing two-rescuer CPR and techniques for special rescue situations. Using resuscitation masks and bag-valve masks for ventilating victims. Proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
Oxygen Administration
Providing supplemental oxygen to those that need it is an essential element of emergency care. Oxygen Administration is designed to provide an understanding of how to safely handle and administer oxygen in various settings. Key topics discussed in the Oxygen Administration course include: The components that make up a supplemental oxygen system. The various types of supplemental oxygen devices. Important safety, storage, service, and maintenance steps regarding the use of supplemental oxygen systems. The importance of supplemental oxygen in the care of victims of sudden illness or injury. Using supplemental oxygen equipment when providing care for a breathing or nonbreathing victim.
The text includes: Current information presented in a clear and straightforward format. Skill Drills that offer step-by-step explanations and visual summaries of important skills. Flowcharts to reinforce the decision-making process and appropriate procedures. Decision Tables that provide a concise summary of what signs care providers should look for and what treatment steps they should take.
Bloodborne Pathogens
Worldwide, workers in health care related fields are at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, such as the HIV virus and hepatitis B virus. Designed to meet the current OSHA training requirements, Bloodborne Pathogens was created for students and employees who have potential for occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, and even has supplemental information on airborne pathogens such as tuberculosis. Our class complies with the 2005 guidelines for cardiovascular resuscitation (CPR) and emergency cardiovascular care (ECC).