Sudden cardiac arrest is a frighteningly common occurrence that is growing in frequency, and less than a tenth of those suffering from these events outside of a hospital survive. Discouragingly, the same procedures and techniques used to save these victims in a hospital setting are readily available and simple to use. However, most people are not trained to use them or even aware of their existence.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillators (AED) double, and in some cases triple, a victim’s chances of survival if administered quickly after a cardiac episode. While many people are aware of the CPR principles, few are trained in current methods and even fewer are familiar with AED concepts. The American Heart Association estimates that over half of Americans have never actually seen an AED.
Oceanside CPR, an American Heart Association training site and American Health and Safety Training center, offers current CPR AEDcertification for those with little or no medical background and those seeking to renew certifications. The class topics include alleviating choking and CPR AED techniques for adults, children and infants.
Oceanside’s CPR AED classes incorporate the proven Practice-While-Watching method of learning, allowing students to perform tasks and solve problems as instructors look on and provide feedback. Upon completion of the course, students receive their CPR AED certification card, which remains valid for two years.
While CPR is an effective life-saver, many cardiac incidents involve an arrhythmia that can only be addressed with both CPR and AED methods. Almost a quarter of cardiac arrest victims suffer from these events and can be stabilized with an AED.
Contact us to review the list of class dates, times and locations in and around New Jersey, and help reduce the number of deaths from sudden cardiac arrest.
