Tampa Babysitters Need to Understand CPR before They Take on an Assignment

Be Prepared – Obtain the Necessary CPR and First Aid Training

Any Florida babysitter, 12 years of age or older, should be well-prepared before taking on a babysitting assignment. Therefore, your basic understanding of your responsibilities should also include first aid safety training and CPR. After all, children suffer from strains and sprains and can easily get into trouble in a Florida pool. So, you can’t walk into a babysitting assignment without the proper knowlteen-babysitedge in this respect.

 

Customized Offerings

CPR and First aid courses in Florida, which are especially designed for babysitters, are offered by In-Pulse CPR, a local American Heart Association Training Center.  In fact, In-Pulse CPR features customized four to six-hour CPR and first aid classes (Monday through Saturday) for groups of 5 or more as well as 100’s of  public classes for individuals each year across the state.

 

American Red Cross Courses

The American Red Cross, another option, offers a 9.5 hour babysitter’s course, which includes CPR and pediatric first aid instruction as well as a two-year certification program in CPR and pediatric first aid. A digital certificate is issued upon completion.

 

CPR Training is Essential for Managing an Unexpected Emergency

 Babysitters who take first aid and CPR training are able to handle emergencies and make decisions under pressure. Emergency topics include managing first aid and the proper techniques to use when performing CPR.

 

A Basic Introduction to CPR and First Aid

In the Florida area, it is especially important that babysitters learn CPR as children are exposed to a number of possible hazards, such as natural water areas or swimming pools. Therefore, heartsaver CPR and heartsaver first aid classes are ideal curriculum’s for babysitters to take. Required for childcare workers in each of the 50 states, these curriculum’s introduce students to basic first aid, and CPR and AED.

 

Subjects that are Covered

Class participants learn what to do if they find that a young child or infant has problems breathing and how to give compressions and breaths to younger children and babies. Sitters learn how to stop visible bleeding and provide care for children that are asthmatic as well.


Learn How to Assess an Emergency

These kinds of courses allow students to participate interactively in discussions and simulations. Therefore, babysitters can get first-hand knowledge on how to competently assess an emergency situation immediately.

 

American Heart Association Approved

In Florida, the heartsaver CPR AED course is video-based and led by a seasoned instructor. CPR and AED instruction is emphasized as well as airway obstruction education. Individuals with limited or no health care training are encouraged to take the training. Therefore, heartsaver CPR and heartsaver first aid training makes it possible for anyone of any age to attend. The American Heart Association approved training program offers certification for two years.

 

Be Well-Equipped: Sign Up for a CPR and Pediatric First Aid Today

So, whether you live in Clearwater, Orlando, or Ft Myers, you can receive pediatric CPR and first aid training in minimal time. Take the training first and you will receive more babysitting assignments. Most importantly, you will be better equipped to handle any possible emergencies.

 

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Minnesota Teen Uses the Skills She Learned in Eighth-grade CPR Class to Save Her Sister’s Life

A Law That Will Save Countless Lives

When you are younger or older, knowing CPR is an important and essential skill that one can never overlook. Two sisters, from Chaska, Minnesota know, all too well, the veracity of this statement. Fortunately, Minnesota lawmakers have instituted a statute that mandates the instruction of CPR in Minnesota schools. Young Sarah Matteson agrees that the new law will be instrumental in savings lives.

 

Eighth-grade CPR Training Helped Save a Young Girl’s Life

Sarah understands the importance of the new law as the 15-year-old girl saved her own sister from a near-drowning, using the skills she had acquired in her eighth-grade CPR class. The teen girl revived her sister’s lifeless body after she scooped up the 8-year-old from the bottom of a swimming pool.

 

A Day of Fun is Suddenly Disrupted

 Matteson recalled the day of the accident. A day of fun and leisure was suddenly disrupted when Sarah’s brother suddenly jumped out of the water and yelled to his sister that Leah, her sister, was drowning. The kids were playing and relaxing in a pool at a South Dakota hotel.

 

It All Happened So Fast – “It Was Very Scary!”

Sarah recounted that the incident happened so fast – she didn’t have time to think – she just responded, using the CPR skills she had received from CPR training. Sarah admitted that the whole incident “. . . was very scary!” She said that she thought her sister was dead because she was both purple and cold.

 

She Immediately Began Compressions

Sarah said she immediately began compressions, using the basic techniques that she had learned in school – holding the nose, then tilting the head and breathing. Thankfully, Leah survived the emergency as the result of Sarah’s efforts and the oxygen therapy she received at a nearby hospital. Leah said that she did not remember anything of the ordeal and never felt anything. She added, “It’s crazy that [that] much happened.”

 

Freak Accidents Can Happen

Sarah Matteson acknowledges freak accidents can happen. She said, “I think everyone should know what they are doing.”

 

Good News

Lawmakers agree with Sarah as well as the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association. As part of the new CPR mandate, Minnesota high school students will start taking basic CPR classes as part of their coursework in the autumn of 2014. Dave Teske, who works as an instructor for the American Red Cross, said that he and his organization were very excited to hear the news.

 

A Key Component in Saving Lives

Teske said that he believed that teaching as many people as you can about emergency CPR is a key component in saving lives. Therefore, he is excited about the chance to use his knowledge to provide CPR instruction for saving the lives of infants, children and adults.

 

The Proper Method

He stated that proper chest compression entailed using the heel of the hand on the center of the breast bone or sternum, then pressing down at least two inches for adults and children, and 1 ½ inches for infants. Knowing these distinctions enables the student to act with confidence during an emergency.

 

CPR – Used Since the 18th Century

CPR itself has been around or used since 1740. At that time, the Paris Academy of Sciences endorsed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation for victims of drownings. Over 150 years later, in 1891, Dr. Friedrich Maass conducted the first documented chest compression.

 

Chest Compression Advancements

In 1903, Dr. George Crile recorded the first successful utilization of chest compressions for the purpose of resuscitation. He also performed the first closed-chest cardiac massage in the U.S. in 1904.

 

Mouth-to-Mouth Resuscitation Techniques

The above efforts and discoveries led to the development of current mouth-to-mouth resuscitation techniques in 1956, and military adoption of these techniques in 1957.

 

Customized Training

Today, customized training is available for individuals working in the dental and medical fields, in manufacturing, daycare, business, and schools. Fitness trainers, life guards, boy scouts, girl scouts, parents and grandparents, can all receive heartsaver CPR and heartsaver first aid instruction in their spare time. Classes show adults and children how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) as well as how to clear an airway obstruction.

 

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Again, Know All You Can Know

Know all you can know about heart rate, CPR, and obstructions to the airway, and, like Sarah, you can avert a tragedy.

 

 

I understand why I need to learn CPR but why should I learn how to use an AED?

Many people understand the need to learn how to perform CPR but  have trouble understanding why we also teach how to use an AED in all of our classes.  An electric shock delivered quickly by an AED can be life saving.  AEDs are becoming increasingly more popular at public venues including airports, sports areas, malls, office complexes, churches, and such the like because of their importance.

Defibrillation within three minutes of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) increases the chances of survival by 70 percent.  AED use within one minute of collapse raises the survival rate to 90 percent.

You may be the only person close to SCA victim able to respond quickly.  An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is a device that delivers an electric shock to the heart of a person in cardiac arrest.  An AED is easy to use and, in most cases, will walk you though step by step on how to use them.   The AED is a “smart device” and will only deliver a shock when it is needed.

Calling 911 is necessary but the wait for first responders may take too long. The average time to arrive in a typical community is nine minutes.

When a person collapses in cardiac arrest the heart is often in a rhythm called ventricular fibrillation.  This irregular rhythm is fatal unless an AED is applied.  CPR must always follow the use of the AED, as the AED alone will not return the heart to a normal rhythm.   The two go hand in hand.  If an AED is not available, you should always call 911 first and then immediately start performing CPR.  Performing CPR will buy time for the paramedics to arrive with their own equipment.

If your company or organization owns an AED be sure the staff get the proper CPR and AED training.

An AED should be used whenever you see a person collapse or become unconsciousness and who does not respond.  It should also be used if you come upon a collapsed person even if you didn’t see that person collapse.

OSHA now recommends AEDs in the workplace, and recent legislation may require your workplace to provide them.

Speed is crucial. The AED must be attached as quickly as possible. Call 911, tell the operator you have an AED and then bring it to the collapsed person. Turn it on and follow verbal directions. Every minute of delay decreases the person’s chances of survival by 7% to10%.

 

In-Pulse CPR is now offering AED’s at a special
discounted price.  Contact our office for details.

AED Packages

 

 

Only 10 percent of victims survive without CPR

Sudden Cardiac Arrest pie chart

   Here is an interesting fact.  Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the U.S., affecting more than 1,000 people each day. On average only 10 percent of victims survive, but survival rates jump to 40 percent when victims are treated with CPR and defibrillators.  This percentage increases even more when immediate help is received.   Everyone needs to get CPR trained.

More student reviews

As Business manager with In-Pulse CPR, I see hundreds of reviews from students whom have attended our classes each and every month.  We rarely see a bad review.   Here are some recent reviews from some of our students:

  • Best CPR class that I’ve ever taken!
  • Instructors were fabulous!  Finally feel confident with what to do!  There were very clear, very knowledgeable & taught in a way that I’ll remember.  Make it fun!  Give them a raise.
  • Instructors were great!  Kept my interest.
  • Good info, enthusiasm, kept interest.  Knowledgeable!
  • Awesome!  Thanks for making it easy to learn.
  • I really enjoyed the class and I loved the sense of humor that the instructors use to help you understand more clearly.
  • Great class.  I loved the simple approach to everything!
  • Very personable & easy to listen to.
  • Great class!  Fun, easy, understandable.
  • I loved the instructor and assistant.  Way to go girls!
  • This was my 1st CPR class and very much enjoyed it.  Clear, detailed, and were down to earth and fun.
  • Instructor was very experienced, great communicator, inspiring and responsive engaging each student.
  • Instructor was awesome and so was assistant.  They both were great and explained everything well.
  • The instructor was the best I’ve had.  Very informative & explained everything in interesting ways 🙂
  • The first non-boring CPR class and I actually feel like I learned something.
  • I’ve taken many CPr courses in my career but this one ‘rocked’.
  • Instructor was great.  Would love to have her renew my certification next time.
  • Great course.  Second time taking it with them.

As before, I could continue to post thousands of positive feedback from our trainings but time does not allow.  Our instructors are some of the best in the state!  We are so proud of their passion for teaching.

Thank you In-Pulse CPR instructors for the fantastic work you do!

 

Burnsville CPR Training Classes

Burnsville First Aid Training Classes  |  Burnsville AED Training Classes | BLS Healthcare CPR

At In-Pulse CPR we take pride in our quality of teaching. We use the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment to provide for an interactive, experiential learning environment. We make sure that each student leaves the classroom feeling confident in the skills they gained.

Click here to View our Class Calendar Burnsville CPR Classes

 

We currently offer CPR classes near 42 and Nicollet Ave near the Burnsville Center.  Class is also very convenient for Savage and Lakeville residents.  We offer classes at 13 class locations in metro area.  Click on the link above to view our entire class offerings.  You can register online also.

Recent Reviews from those who have attended an In-Pulse CPR training class in Burnsville, MN:

  • Best CPR class that I’ve ever taken!
  • Great practical skills, Fun.  Thanks!
  • Great class!  I will re-certify with In-Pulse again 🙂
  • Definitely the best instructors & class.  So much funner than past years of boring cpr classes.  Thanks girls!
  • Instructors delivery was fun and entertaining.
  • I didn’t fall asleep!  Kept us all engaged.  I like how there was humor added in.
  • Best class I have taken.  Please do a demo for youtube!
  • I finally feel confident with what to do.  They were very clear and knowledgeable.
  • It was a very comfortable classroom setting.  Non threatening!

Nearby schools and hospitals:   Fairview Ridges hospital and clinic, Gillette Childrens Specialty Healthcare, Park Nicollet Clinic, Apple Valley Medical Center, Normandale Community College, National American University, Minnesota School of Business

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National American University (NAU) Students welcome to attend CPR classes

Our classes provide you with the necessary CPR certification (American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers) for enrollment with NAU.

Please be assured that all nursing or dental programs in the area will accept our program to fulfill your CPR requirements.   When signing up please select a BLS for Healthcare course .

At In-Pulse CPR we take pride in our quality of teaching. We use the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment to provide for an interactive, experiential learning environment. We make sure that each student leaves the classroom feeling confident in the skills they gained.  Our classes are fun too!

We offer CPR certification at over 13 locations in area

Including classes in Bloomington, Brooklyn Center,Burnsville,Minnetonka,Rochester, and Roseville.  Many class locations are close to the National American University campuses.

Click here to View our Class Calendar

We offer the following certifications:

Heartsaver CPR

Heartsaver AED

BLS Healthcare CPR / Heath care Professional – This is the certification NAU nursing and dental students would need to register for.  These classes are showing in yellow on our calendar.

Heartsaver First Aid

and More…

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Best class – student comment

I took the BLS class yesterday. Have been to fourteen of these so far in the last 28 yrs of my career . I would like to say that this was THE best, most enjoyable one I have ever sat through. The instructor, Jason, was FANTASTIC. He had  just the right amount of humor, coupled with very good information. It was presented in a way that made the students comfortable, facilitated questions  and overall was an enjoyable experience.

Not only that, but the analogies made, coupled with the information, made it so that the information provided will be remembered. We often hear complaints these days. Not enough positive things. Wanted you all to know Jason was FANTASTIC, a definite asset to your company.

Jeanette, Medical

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CPR Classes in Eagan MN and 12 other class locations in metro area

Eagan First Aid Training Classes  |  Eagan AED Training Classes | Eagan BLS CPR Classes

In-Pulse CPR is the metro’s largest CPR class provider.  We think you will find our classes to be the most enjoyable and educational CPR class you have ever attended.  We currently offer classes at 13 class locations in the metro.  Follow the link below to view our Eagan class dates as well as all our other class locations and times.

Click here to View our Class Calendar

Our classes are held at two Eagan locations:

Rasmussen College 3500 Federal Drive Eagan, MN 55122

and

Stock & Barrel Gun Club 2980 Commers Dr, Eagan, MN 5512

and are open to everyone.  Registration required.

Recent Reviews from those who have attended an In-Pulse CPR training class with In-Pulse CPR:

  • Very Interesting and I feel that I could apply CPR if needed
  • Awesome training!  Made it interesting and kept our attention!  Thanks
  • Thank you Mollie – You were great!  Made this painless.
  • Instructor made this training very interesting.
  • Gave great easy to remember tips.
  • This was the most interesting CPR class ever.  She explained everything so we could understand why we need to do the things.
  • Great instructor.  Practical information, holds attention of students well with good communication skills.
  • This was great!  Way better than the last one I took.  I learned something!
  • Learned a ton, great instructor.

If you have recently attended a CPR class with In-Pulse CPR we want to hear from you.  Please post your comments below:

Clermont Florida | American Heart CPR class site

Clermont First Aid Training Classes | Clermont FL AED Training Classes | 5 class locations to choose from in area – Over 13 class locations in state!

At In-Pulse CPR we take pride in our quality of teaching. We use the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment to provide for an interactive, experiential learning environment. We make sure that each student leaves the classroom feeling confident in the skills they gained.

Click here to View our Class Calendar

In-Person CPR classes $59.95 in Clermont area.  Get CPR-BLS certified today!  Use Code ‘cpr101’ for additional discount.  Thousands trained.  OSHA-compliant.  Register Today!

CPR Class location:  20390 US Highway 27, Clermont, FL. 34711.   Over 13 other class locations in Florida to choose from.

Our Central Florida training has many convenient class dates and times including weekends and evenings.  Please visit our classroom calendar for many other class locations.

Surrounding communities and organizations:  Groveland, Mascotte, Pine Hills, Lake Apopka, Minneola, Tavares, Mount Dora, Ocoee, Leesburg, Sumterville, Bushnell, Arnold Palmer Hospital, Health Central Hospital, Florida Hospital-Altamonte, Winnie palmer hospital, South Lake Hospital, Lake County Florida

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Florida Hospital Carrollwood area CPR class options

We have a large amount of nurses and other healthcare workers who take our classes over an equivalent employer offered course.   Please be assured that all Healthcare providers in the area will accept our program to fulfill your CPR requirements.   When signing up please select a BLS for Healthcare course .

At In-Pulse CPR we take pride in our quality of teaching. We use the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment to provide for an interactive, experiential learning environment. We make sure that each student leaves the classroom feeling confident in the skills they gained.  Our classes are fun too!

We offer CPR certification at over 13 locations in Tampa Bay area

Click here to View our Class Calendar

 

We offer the following certifications:

Heartsaver CPR

Heartsaver AED

BLS Healthcare CPR / Heath care Professional – This is the certification Florida Hospital Carrollwood area healthcare workers would need to register for.  These classes are showing in yellow on our calendar.

Heartsaver First Aid

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St Joseph Hospital CPR class offerings

St Joseph Womens, St Joseph Childrens, St Joseph North, St Joseph Hospital

We have a large amount of nurses and other healthcare workers who take our classes over an equivalent employer offered course.   Please be assured that all Healthcare providers in the area will accept our program to fulfill your CPR requirements.   When signing up please select a BLS for Healthcare course .

At In-Pulse CPR we take pride in our quality of teaching. We use the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment to provide for an interactive, experiential learning environment. We make sure that each student leaves the classroom feeling confident in the skills they gained.  Our classes are fun too!

We offer CPR certification classes at over 13 locations in Tampa Bay

Click here to View our Class Calendar

We offer the following certifications:

Heartsaver CPR

Heartsaver AED

BLS Healthcare CPR / Heath care Professional – This is the certification St Joseph healthcare workers would need to register for.  These classes are showing in yellow on our calendar.

Heartsaver First Aid

and More…

American Heart BLS/CPR Classes Rochester MN

We have a large amount of nurses and other healthcare workers who take our classes over an equivalent employer offered course.   Please be assured that all Healthcare providers in the area will accept our program to fulfill your CPR requirements.   When signing up please select a BLS Provider course .

Note:  We have over a thousand reviews on review.io and Google.  Search us out.  You wont find a better taught class anywhere in Rochester

At In-Pulse CPR we take pride in our quality of teaching. We use the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment to provide for an interactive, experiential learning environment. We make sure that each student leaves the classroom feeling confident in the skills they gained.  Our classes are fun too!

We are now offering public CPR classes in Rochester MN

Click here to View our Class Calendar

We offer the following certifications:

Heartsaver CPR

Heartsaver AED

BLS Healthcare CPR / Heath care Professional

Heartsaver First Aid

and More…

Area hospitals in Rochester include:  Saint Mary’s Hospital, Mayo Clinic, Rochester Methodist Hospital, VA Rochester Clinic, Mayo Family Clinic Northwest, Winona Health, Gundersen Lutheran Health System, Owatonna Hospital, Northfield Hospital

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Lincoln Technical Institute students welcome to attend CPR classes

Lincoln Technical Institute Group of schools CPR Training Classes – Dental Assistant-Nursing-Pharmacy Technician-Surgical Technology-Medical Assistant with Basic X-Ray

Americare School of Nursing CPR

Fern Park Orlando Campus CPR training

Lincoln Technical Tampa Campus CPR classes

We have a large amount of nursing and dental students who take our classes over an equivalent college offered course.   Please be assured that all nursing, EMT, or dental programs in the area will accept our program to fulfill your CPR requirements.   When signing up please select a BLS for Healthcare course .

At In-Pulse CPR we take pride in our quality of teaching. We use the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment to provide for an interactive, experiential learning environment. We make sure that each student leaves the classroom feeling confident in the skills they gained.  Our classes are fun too!

We offer CPR certification at over 13 locations across central Florida.

Click here to View our Class Calendar

We offer the following certifications:

Heartsaver CPR

Heartsaver AED

BLS Healthcare CPR / Heath care Professional – This is the certification Lincoln Technical Institute medical students would need to register for.  These classes are showing in yellow on our calendar.

Heartsaver First Aid

and More…

If you have recently attended a CPR class with In-Pulse CPR we want to hear from you.  Please post your comments below:

UCF College of Nursing students welcome to attend CPR classes in Orlando

University Central Florida CPR Training Classes

We have a large amount of nursing and dental students who take our classes over an equivalent college offered course.   Please be assured that all nursing, EMT, or dental programs in the area will accept our program to fulfill your CPR requirements.   When signing up please select a BLS for Healthcare course .

At In-Pulse CPR we take pride in our quality of teaching. We use the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment to provide for an interactive, experiential learning environment. We make sure that each student leaves the classroom feeling confident in the skills they gained.  Our classes are fun too!

We offer CPR certification at over 13 locations across central Florida.

Click here to View our Class Calendar

We offer the following certifications:

Heartsaver CPR

Heartsaver AED

BLS Healthcare CPR / Heath care Professional – This is the certification USF nursing students would need to register for.  These classes are showing in yellow on our calendar.

Heartsaver First Aid

and More…

If you have recently attended a CPR class with In-Pulse CPR we want to hear from you.  Please post your comments below:

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Use of any advise on this site is purely at your own risk.  The information supplied is designed to accompany CPR and first aid training not to replace.  In-Pulse CPR, Inc disclaims any liability for losses you incur as a result of inaccuracy of the information provided on this website.  Information on this site is for education, supplemental to examination by and advice of medical professionals.   Any information regarding first aid treatments is not meant to replace the advice of medical professionals including physicians, paramedics, emergency room attendants, nurses or other licensed medical personnel.