First Aid, CPR & AED Certification Course for Non-Healthcare Providers
When
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Where
2120 L Street NW, Ste. 530, Washington, DC 20037
Contacts
202-741-2958
gwtrainingcenter [at] mfa [dot] gwu [dot] edu (gwtrainingcenter[at]mfa[dot]gwu[dot]edu)
This course encompasses the current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR and ECC guidelines. Successful performance of a skills exam is required for a completion card.
You MUST bring a copy of the CURRENT textbook to the course.
You WILL NOT BE ADMITTED to the class without the required textbook. You can purchase the manual online.
- Physical Requirements
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You must be able to physically demonstrate the skills in order to receive a certification.
- Course Content
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This course includes the following for assisting in the care of an adult, child, and infant victim:
- Accessing the Emergency Medical System (911)
- Assisting a Victim of Choking
- Giving Chest Compressions, or CPR
- Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Approximate Length: 8 Hours
- AHA Disclaimer
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The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association.