Adult CPR (Adult CPR)

CarePlus™ CPR and AED for Adults, Children, and Infants Version 6.0 is a community-focused, comprehensive training program in emergency resuscitation for the lay rescuer. It is designed to teach students how to perform resuscitation for patients of all ages who are victims of Sudden Cardiac Arrest, as well as those who are unresponsive or choking. CarePlus™ CPR and AED for Adults, Children, and Infants includes training in the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and can be combined with first aid training to help meet OSHA requirements for first aid training in the workplace. Intended Audience • Community Responders • Firefighters • Police Officers • Workplace Responders Course Options • CPR for Adults • CPR for Adults, Children, and Infants • CPR and AED for Adults • CPR and AED for Adults, Children, and Infants Student Materials • CarePlus Student Packs, which include: • Student Guide • Wallet Skill Guide • Successful Completion Card Hands-on Skill Practice Students will practice essential skills in small group practices and can also apply those skills in optional scenario-based practices. Evaluation Method • Students are evaluated through instructor observation of the reasonable performance of skills. Performance and written evaluations are available and optional for use. Course Topics • Sudden Cardiac Arrest • Personal Safety • Activating Emergency Medical Services (EMS) • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) • Rescue Ventilations • Chest Compressions • CPR for Cardiac Arrest • Infant CPR • Using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) • Basic AED Operation • Troubleshooting Messages • Other AED Considerations • Foreign Body Airway Obstruction • Infant Foreign Body Airway Obstruction • Control of Bleeding (Optional) • Managing Shock (Optional) • Emotional Impact of Providing Emergency Care Recognized Certification Period • Up to 2 years Recommended Time to Complete Adult Skills Only Adult, Child, and Infant Skills Initial Training CPR 2-3 hours 3-4 hours Initial Training CPR and AED 3-4 hours 4-5 hours