Healthcare BLS CPR Training

Aspen Lang

Staff

CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, which is the action of external chest compression and positive-pressure ventilation. How is it known if an individual requires assistance with CPR?

Signs can range from a person not breathing, to them being unconscious or unresponsive, and finally to the heartbeat stopping. After determining that a person needs assistance with CPR, immediately designate a specific person to call 911 and begin chest compressions right away.

Delaying the process can lead to damage to the brain or other organs, causing even more problems down the road. So jump into action for a higher chance of their survival. Utah has “The Good Samaritan Law” to protect the CPR provider against lawsuits if someone did not want the help or is frustrated about the broken ribs.

To gain deeper knowledge and have hands-on experience take a class. Here at Snow we have our very own Brandon Hales, who teaches the First Aid and CPR class and is the schools Athletic Trainer.

This class teaches first aid and lifesaving techniques. It is taught using a curriculum from the Emergency Care and Safety Institute. Coach Hales shares, “What I have learned is that health is a constant pursuit but as long as you are doing your best you are doing it right.” Through the First Aid and CPR class one can receive a CPR certification. If ever in a situation where someone is unresponsive, get consent and do everything possible to resuscitate and save the life of the injured or ill person. Keep up with CPR or stay near til EMS comes to take over and give more care. Get certified with American Heart Association (AHA) and learn new skills that can one day save a life. “First aid providers must be familiar with the basic structure and functions of the human body so learn what you can and save a life.”