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Do you need a certification in CPR/First Aid/AED for a new job, or a recertification for Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heartsaver?
Contact us at CPRTAOS@GMAIL.COM for an upcoming class, or let us teach your group!
This course is ideal for: medical professionals, businesses, daycare providers, teachers, caregivers, electricians, parents and foster parents, fitness professionals
Each certification (BLS or Heartsaver) are valid for 2 years with an eCard through the AHA. We are accredited instructors who will provide instruction, testing (BLS only), and hands-on clinical training so that you are comfortable with helping someone in need. We cover basic first aid, choking emergencies, cardiac emergencies and effective CPR, as well as how to operate an AED (automated external defibrillator).
Classes are usually 3-4 hours long based on experience and consist of verbal instruction, AHA videos and hands-on practice with practical skills testing using state of the art manikans and, if a BLS certification, a written test.
Students will be remediated on site if needed and are set up for success. In a real-life scenario, we want our students to feel comfortable helping someone with a life-threatening problem.
MORE INFO:
Class minimum: 2 students
Earn your Heartsaver eCard, valid for two years, for under $70 per person (includes course material, instructor fees, hands-on skill session and eCard, valid for 2 years)
Discount offered for larger classes of 10 or more.
Please give a minimum scheduling courtesy of 2 weeks. Additional fee for immediate need or 1 person class.
We are also able to sign-off on your AHA skills portion if you've previously done the online portion.
Heart Attack, Stroke and Cardiac Arrest Symptoms
If these warning signs are present CALL 911
Heart Attack Symptoms
CHEST DISCOMFORT
Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.
DISCOMFORT IN OTHER AREAS OF THE UPPER BODY
Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
SHORTNESS OF BREATH
with or without chest discomfort.
OTHER SIGNS
may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.
Stroke Symptoms
Spot a stroke F.A.S.T.
FACE DROOPING
Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile.
ARM WEAKNESS
Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
SPEECH DIFFICULTY
Is speech slurred, are they unable to speak, or are they hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like "the sky is blue." Is the sentence repeated correctly?
TIME TO CALL 911
If the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 911 and get them to the hospital immediately.