Dates & Times
Check calendar for scheduled classes or call 570-969-8986.
Program Description
ALL CLASSES ARE TAUGHT ACCORDING TO THE NEW AHA GUIDELINES 2000.
The Basic Cardiac Life support (CPR) course is intended to offer the person who is interested, the knowledge and skills to be able to perform CPR. There are different courses available, such as Adult, Infant/Child, combination of both and the Healthcare Provider Course.
The Heartsaver CPR course is designed to teach CPR and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction to all lay rescuers, particularly those who are expected to respond to emergencies in the work place. Ex. Security guards, police, firefighters and other lay responders. It is for those people who are required to obtain a credential documenting completion of a CPR course. It can be adult only, Infant/child only or all three.
The Healthcare Provider Course is designed to teach the skills of CPR for victims of all ages. It is intended for physicians, nurses, paramedics, EMT, RTs, PTs, PAs, nursing students, to name a few.
The HeartSaver Course will be arranged with groups upon request.
Location
Anyone interested in taking a CPR course.
Classes can also be held on site at your facility.
Audience
Anyone interested in taking a CPR course.
Topics (depending on course taken)
Healthy Heart Living
Signs/Symptoms of a Heart Attack/Stroke
How to call for help
Skills Practice on mannequins for:
Adult CPR
Obstructed Airway
Two man CPR (Healthcare Provider Course)
Infant/Child CPR and Obstructed Airway
Use of a pocket mask/bag mask (Healthcare Provider course)
Use of an AED (Healthcare Provider)
Other pertinent information
There is a written test and a certification card for these courses.
Fee
Call for the fee schedule.
(Minimum number in class rates is in effect)
If you have a group of people who would like to take a CPR course, please contact our office. We will go on-site to do classes.
Contact Information
Pre-registration is necessary.
Call (570) 969-8986.
Program Coordinator: Sharyn Wozniak, RN, BS
