CPR training

Subject: CPR training Fri Jul 17, 2009 5:04 pm

In order to be licensed for daycare, I have to be certified in CPR, and have to take the first aid and CPR training every couple of years through the American Red Cross. I just had to go through my refresher course today (scheduled from 9-5, but I got out an hour early Thumbsup

), and I'm always amazed at how good it feels once I get through the class. This is the kind of thing everybody should have training in...it feels so good to have the knowledge under your belt.

Has anyone else taken the course before? And has anyone ever had to use CPR before?

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~Mother Teresa

Subject: Re: CPR training Fri Jul 17, 2009 6:56 pm

I took the course years ago when I worked in preschool/daycare....never have had to use it, thank goodness...........

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I took a course in it years ago - but thankfully have never had to use it. (Did they have you pump in rhythm to "Stayin' Alive", Amy? grinsmiley

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I learned CPR a couple of years ago in health class, it was a requirement to pass the course. I should learn again though, because my certification expired and like Amy said, it's a good thing to know!

Subject: Re: CPR training Sat Jul 18, 2009 9:38 am

I agree. Everyone should be taught CPR. It's one of those things you never know when you're gonna need.

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not yet but i guess i should!

Subject: Re: CPR training Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:11 am

Yes, I have to take it every year since I also work in the childcare field. Thankfully, I have never had to use it.

Subject: Re: CPR training Sat Jul 18, 2009 4:39 pm

I took it a long, long time ago as part of a babysitting course when I was a teen. I really should go get certified again. I never used it before, but I did have to perform the Hymlic on my son when he was two, something I also learned in that course.

Subject: Re: CPR training Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:41 am

Savannah wrote:: I took a course in it years ago - but thankfully have never had to use it. (Did they have you pump in rhythm to "Stayin' Alive", Amy? )

>>LOL, nope! I'm glad I've never had to use it either!!

ingallsfan2008 wrote:: I learned CPR a couple of years ago in health class, it was a requirement to pass the course. I should learn again though, because my certification expired and like Amy said, it's a good thing to know!

>>My son was saying that he had to have it in high school too...my other son will be having it next year. Thumbsup

pamh36 wrote:: Yes, I have to take it every year since I also work in the childcare field. Thankfully, I have never had to use it.

>>Wow, every year?? Mine is good for 2-3 years, thankfully! I think every year is a tad overkill, IMHO.

bethandmanly wrote:: I took it a long, long time ago as part of a babysitting course when I was a teen. I really should go get certified again. I never used it before, but I did have to perform the Hymlic on my son when he was two, something I also learned in that course.

>>Wow, scary Cheryl! Glad the Hymlic worked!! We learned how to do that too in this class...again, it's something I knew, but it helps to have the refresher.

“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”

~Mother Teresa

Subject: Re: CPR training Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:56 am

bethandmanly wrote:: the Hymlic

Amy wrote:: the Hymlic

Subject: Re: CPR training Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:02 pm

Fife can't even recite the Preamble to the Constitution, how do you know he can spell.....Heimlich???

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Subject: Re: CPR training Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:38 pm

pamh36 wrote:: Yes, I have to take it every year since I also work in the childcare field. Thankfully, I have never had to use it.

Amy wrote:: >>Wow, every year?? Mine is good for 2-3 years, thankfully! I think every year is a tad overkill, IMHO.

Yes, I don't know why it is every year now. I know when I first started taking it, way back when, it was always good for two years. Now, it expires after a year. I don't know if it's different between the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association. I go with the American Red Cross. I do agree, it is overkill. I think every couple of years is good, just as a refresher, and to be up to date on any changes. My first aid training, however, is good for three years now.

Subject: Re: CPR training Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:11 pm

Rob wrote:

bethandmanly wrote:: the Hymlic

Amy wrote:: the Hymlic

You know, if you are bored you could always do some writing. Cool

Subject: Re: CPR training Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:18 pm

I'm not bored, just mean. Ranting

Subject: Re: CPR training Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:23 pm

:ihnta:

Subject: Re: CPR training Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:27 pm

Rob wrote:

bethandmanly wrote:: the Hymlic

Amy wrote:: the Hymlic

Thanks a lot, Cheryl...you got me fifed! :whoopdo: grinsmiley

I just went with Cheryl's spelling, fife...after all, she's the writer here! batEyes

“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”

~Mother Teresa

Subject: Re: CPR training Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:37 pm

I've heard that song before... "I'm not bad, I just got in with the wrong crowd."

Subject: Re: CPR training Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:21 pm

Rob wrote:: I've heard that song before... "I'm not bad, I just got in with the wrong crowd."

Yes, I'm glad we understand each other. Cool

“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”

~Mother Teresa

Subject: Re: CPR training Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:56 pm

Rob wrote:: I'm not bored, just mean.

Today is not the day to trifle with the Diva. I might just :pan2: you. grinsmiley

Subject: Re: CPR training Tue Jul 28, 2009 5:09 pm

I had to take CPR and first aid every year for lifeguarding. Then when I worked in a doctor's office and a sports club I had to to CPR. It does feel good to go take the course. I never had to give CPR but I did have to make a few rescues in the swimming pool. I need to get CPR certified again.

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Subject: Re: CPR training Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:04 am

Good save Amy on your typo..........just go with the flow. ROTFL

I've taken the course a looooong time ago at a summer camp. Thankfully I never had to use it...but it is good to be re-certified...for you never know. :fyi:

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