January, 2012 To Whom It May Concern: RE: CPR and AED Community Rescuers The following information is an overview of the content, certification requirements and general information related to the CPR/AED for Community Rescuers training course. This course is designed for citizen-rescuers at work, home, or out the community. The content includes CPR/AED information for all ages. The course is approved by numerous agencies and organizations throughout the United States. CPR/AED Guidelines from EMS Safety reflect the 2010 International Consensus on CPR and ECC Science and the International First Aid Science Advisory Board. Topics:
Chain of Survival CPR Overview C-A-B Sequence Recovery Position CPR Barriers Adult, child and infant CPR+ Using an AED* Special CPR Considerations +
Child/Infant CPR and choking topics are required for child or infant CPR certification *Optional Topic required for AED certification
Course Delivery:
DVD Instructor lecture and skills demonstration Skills review and practice Written and skills testing required for certification
Certification Card:
Special AED Considerations* AED Safety* Responding to Emergencies Legal Issues Protection from Infection Heart Attack Stroke Adult, Child and Infant Choking+
Issued to passing students only Valid for two years after issue date Identifies instructor’s name and instructor number Has a unique control number
Course Hours
4-6 hrs
Training Ratio:
Instructor-to-Student Ratio (maximum): 1:12 Manikin-to-Student Ratio (recommended): 1:2 AED Trainer-to-Student Ratio (recommended): 1:3
Requirements for Passing:
Course participation and skills practice Written testing with a minimum passing score of 80% Successful skills testing required in: o Adult CPR o Child CPR** o Infant CPR** o Adult/child choking o Infant choking** o Disposable glove removal o AED use* ** Optional Skills required for Child and/or Infant CPR Certification *Optional skill required for AED certification
Please let us know if you require any other information about our program, or would like a sample of our training material. We are available to address any comments or questions by phone at (800) 215-9555 or via email at info@emssafety.com. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely,
EMS Safety Services, Inc. Prepare. Practice. Perform.