FAQ

FAQ

Q. Who is required to learn CPR?

A. Federal OSHA standard 1910.151 states: "In the absence of an infirmary, clinic or hospital in near proximity to the workplace which is used for the treatment of all injured employees, person or persons shall be adequately trained to render first aid.

Q. Why should I be certified in CPR?

A. The straight forward answer to why a person should be trained in CPR is that brain death occurs within approximately 6 minutes of the heart stopping. The chance of a life-threatening emergency ending in premature death or extended period of injury can be reduced by more people trained in recognizing an emergency and knowing the steps to take. Studies by the American Red Cross show that 90% of people who use CPR, do so on someone they know.

Q. Can l or my company be sued if I use CPR unsuccessfully?

A. The California Health and Safety Code, Sections 1766 & 1767, Article 4, Chapter 130 covers the Good Samaritan Provisions. Section 1766 reads: "In order to encourage local agencies and other organizations to train people in emergency medical services, no local agency, entity of state or local government, or other public or private organization which sponsors, authorizes, supports, finances, or supervises the training of people, in emergency medical services shall be liable for any civil damages alleged to result from such training programs."

Section 1767 reads: "In order to encourage people to participate in emergency medical services training programs and to render emergency medical services to others, no persons who in good faith render emergency care at the scene of an emergency shall be liable for any civil damages resulting from any act or omission.

Q. Am I obligated to do CPR if I am certified?

A. Depending on case law, statute, or job description, most professional rescuers have a duty to act where they are work assigned. When off-duty, response by the same people would be considered a "Good Samaritan" act. If you are taking CPR/First Aid at the basic level for personal enrichment purposes, you must make the decision whether to help or to decline assistance to a victim.

Q. What will I learn in a CPR class?

A. The course content of a CPR class will cover: Conscious and unconscious choking (FBAO), Rescue breathing, and CPR. You will learn how to recognize an emergency and the steps to take to keep yourself safe and to help a victim.

Q. Is there an extra charge to learn Infant & Child CPR?

A. No. I include Adult, Infant & Child CPR in my classes.

Q. How long are the certificates good for?

A. CPR certs from AHA are good for 2 years.