What you'll
learn
- The basic principles and techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including how to perform chest compressions and rescue breaths on an adult, child, and infant.
- How to recognize the signs of a cardiac or respiratory emergency, including heart attack, stroke, choking, and drowning, and how to respond quickly and effectively to these situations.
- How to use an automated external defibrillator (AED), a device that can shock the heart back into a normal rhythm during a cardiac arrest.
- About the importance of teamwork and communication during an emergency situation, including how to delegate tasks and work effectively with other responders.
- The legal and ethical considerations of providing CPR and first aid, including the Good Samaritan laws that protect individuals who provide emergency care in good faith.