A comprehensive Pediatric and Adult CPR\, AED and First Aid class involving instruction \;as well as hands-on practice. \; The class teaches students how to respond to cardiac\, breathing\, and first aid emergencies. \;

The class covers a range of topics\, including:

CPR techniques: \;How to perform chest compressions and rescue breaths on adults\, children\, and infants \;

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AED use: \;How to safely operate an automated external defibrillator (AED) \;

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Chain of survival: \;The steps to take to improve the chances of survival from cardiac arrest \;

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Legal considerations: \;Good Samaritan laws and liability protections for those providing CPR assistance \;

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First aid: \;How to care for a variety of first aid emergencies\, such as burns\, cuts\, scrapes\, and injuries to the head\, neck\, and back \;

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Cardiac arrest recognition: \;How to recognize the signs and symptoms of cardiac arrest and when to initiate CPR \;

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