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CPR and AED for Cardiac Emergencies
Learn the basics of CPR and the use of an automated external defibrillatorPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 9 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 9 Lessons · 17m in Arabic, English, Spanish, Vietnamese
Course Description
There are more than 350,000 cardiac arrests outside a hospital every year. Getting the heart restarted quickly can be the difference between life and death. Knowing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, can save a life. This course will show you how to identify the signs of a cardiac emergency, the basics of CPR and how to use an automated external defibrillator.
What You'll Learn
- Identify the signs of a cardiac emergency
- Perform the basics of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Apply Hands-Only CPR and Two-Person CPR techniques
- Use an automated external defibrillator (AED)
- Adapt CPR with age modifications and for special breathing situations
Key Takeaways
- There are more than 350,000 cardiac arrests outside a hospital every year.
- Getting the heart restarted quickly can be the difference between life and death.
- Knowing CPR can save a life.
- The course covers identifying the signs of a cardiac emergency, the basics of CPR, and how to use an automated external defibrillator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will this course teach me?
It shows you how to identify the signs of a cardiac emergency, the basics of CPR, and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Does the course cover using an AED?
Yes. It includes a lesson on using an automated external defibrillator (AED).
What CPR techniques are covered?
The course covers CPR basics, special breathing situations, age modifications, Hands-Only CPR, and Two-Person CPR.
Why is learning CPR important?
There are more than 350,000 cardiac arrests outside a hospital every year, and getting the heart restarted quickly can be the difference between life and death, so knowing CPR can save a life.
