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selena · 06-11-2007, 10:19 AM

I've went back to school, and am in a pre-massage therapy program. One of the things I have to have before full admittance is community cpr certification.

I'm going to the first of two classes for it tonight, and am kind of apprehensive about it. Anyone here got their certification? If so, what are the classes like?

Edit: For the curious amongst us, no I am not leaving JaYMan Cash, and no, I am not leaving adult. But for the day that I do, I want to do something where I still have the ability to work for myself. This will meet that need.

royaljelly2 · 06-11-2007, 10:21 AM

I ohpe i can figure it out LOL
I'll take the First Aid course some day!

StuartD · 06-11-2007, 10:22 AM

Yup, took a course before we had our child... figured it would be good to know.
We'll take it again pretty soon just for a refresher. Especially with another one on the way.

candyflip · 06-11-2007, 10:22 AM

Red Cross sponsored? Basically you just read the booklet, watch a few videos and practice on the Annie dummy. Once all that is done, should be a written and a practical test.

It's not a difficult program to complete.

selena · 06-11-2007, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by StuartD

Especially with another one on the way.

I hadn't read that before. Many congrats to you and your wife, Stuart.

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Red Cross sponsored? Basically you just read the booklet, watch a few videos and practice on the Annie dummy. Once all that is done, should be a written and a practical test.

It's not a difficult program to complete.

Yep, Red Cross sponsored.

I'm afraid of letting Annie die.

candyflip · 06-11-2007, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by selena

I'm afraid of letting Annie die.

Then ask for Andy, he's probably more your speed

Anna_Miller · 06-11-2007, 10:35 AM

I took the course years ago. The dummie's chest is harder to move than you think. Nothing scary though.

bobbyjuly · 06-11-2007, 10:38 AM

anyone has links to where you can get this done?

Chris · 06-11-2007, 10:40 AM

uhh how many classes are they breaking the cpr into?
i do cpr class once a year and my dad is an instructor and does a class once a week

6 hour class

bl4h · 06-11-2007, 10:41 AM

Theres nothing to it at all

D · 06-11-2007, 10:43 AM

Yeah... thanks for reminding me that I need to get recertified.

the message therapy classes you're taking are probably more involved than CPR certification.

They teach you how to find the "sweet spot" for chest compressions, and how to properly breath into someone's lungs.

After that, it's just a matter of remembering how many chest compressions to how many breaths. You'll be fine.

eroswebmaster · 06-11-2007, 10:45 AM

I need to get recertified..been too long

OG LennyT · 06-11-2007, 10:46 AM

CPR and first aid - saved my youngest child thanks to this knowledge

Aussie-Mark · 06-11-2007, 11:00 AM

I did a first aid and cpr course last month, the cpr section has changed alot since i last did it
good thing to get updated on, also learnt the stats on how many people come out of recieving cpr normal, and how many become veggies. I'd suggest not looking this up if you have kids.

Violetta · 06-11-2007, 03:35 PM

been too long since i practiced that stuff

Axeman · 06-11-2007, 03:43 PM

Worth having and the classes are easy. CPR is the easy one. The First aid classes are a bit more of a pain in the ass.

baddog · 06-11-2007, 03:46 PM

I used to be cerified regularly. No need these days, but I still remember how to save a life if I felt so inclined.

Axeman · 06-11-2007, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by eroswebmaster

I need to get recertified..been too long

the biggest changes are the rate of compressions to breaths.

It's been decided that its more important to compress than to breath while you wait for the paramedics to arrive. That pumping the oxygen in the blood around is key. So they upped the compressions to breaths from 15-2 to 30-2.

And if you were/are afraid to give mouth to mouth due to it being a stranger and maybe catching a disease or something, that you can do a ton of good just by doing the compressions and not doing any breaths at all while waiting for the paramedics.

Wetlove · 06-11-2007, 03:54 PM

very nice guys!

fuzebox · 06-11-2007, 04:16 PM

CPR is the easiest one to get... At least compared to all the other first aid and lifesaving certs

(Was a qualified lifeguard at some point).

Michaelious · 06-11-2007, 04:17 PM

I know a bit about it.

selena · 06-11-2007, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris

uhh how many classes are they breaking the cpr into?
i do cpr class once a year and my dad is an instructor and does a class once a week

6 hour class

I just got home from the first of what is supposed to be two 4 hour classes. I don't think it will last that long tomorrow night though. We have to go through infant cpr, and the first aid, I believe.

Kevin Marx · 06-11-2007, 08:22 PM

My first job was as a lifeguard.. I have taken this class like 10 times (and the first aid also)... boring.. but informative. More people should take it.

Pete-KT · 06-11-2007, 08:23 PM

I used to have it but i think it expires every 5 years

06-11-2007, 10:19 AM	#1
selena Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On The Edge Posts: 7,994	Who knows CPR? I've went back to school, and am in a pre-massage therapy program. One of the things I have to have before full admittance is community cpr certification. I'm going to the first of two classes for it tonight, and am kind of apprehensive about it. Anyone here got their certification? If so, what are the classes like? Edit: For the curious amongst us, no I am not leaving JaYMan Cash, and no, I am not leaving adult. But for the day that I do, I want to do something where I still have the ability to work for myself. This will meet that need. __________________ ~ Doer of Things at MetArtMoney Where Flawless Beauty Meets Art ~The MetArt Network ~ selena.delgado9 Last edited by selena; 06-11-2007 at 10:21 AM..

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StuartD Sofa King Band Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Outside the box Posts: 29,903	Yup, took a course before we had our child... figured it would be good to know. We'll take it again pretty soon just for a refresher. Especially with another one on the way. __________________ This is me on facebook This is me on twitter

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candyflip Carpe Visio Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 43,064	Red Cross sponsored? Basically you just read the booklet, watch a few videos and practice on the Annie dummy. Once all that is done, should be a written and a practical test. It's not a difficult program to complete. __________________ Spend you some brain. Email Me

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Anna_Miller Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 4RealCash.com Posts: 697	I took the course years ago. The dummie's chest is harder to move than you think. Nothing scary though. __________________ My Official Website Anna at 4RealCash dot com icq 610460777

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06-11-2007, 10:21 AM	#2
royaljelly2 Confirmed User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,034	I ohpe i can figure it out LOL I'll take the First Aid course some day!

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Chris Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Location: icq: 71462500 Skype: Jupzchris Posts: 27,880	uhh how many classes are they breaking the cpr into? i do cpr class once a year and my dad is an instructor and does a class once a week 6 hour class __________________ [email protected]

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bl4h Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,282	Theres nothing to it at all

06-11-2007, 10:43 AM	#11
D Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Valley Posts: 7,412	Yeah... thanks for reminding me that I need to get recertified. the message therapy classes you're taking are probably more involved than CPR certification. They teach you how to find the "sweet spot" for chest compressions, and how to properly breath into someone's lungs. After that, it's just a matter of remembering how many chest compressions to how many breaths. You'll be fine. __________________ -D. ICQ: 202-96-31

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OG LennyT Wall Street Pimp Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 14,345	CPR and first aid - saved my youngest child thanks to this knowledge __________________ Tradeking - my online broker \| 4.95 a trade \| make real $$

06-11-2007, 11:00 AM	#14
Aussie-Mark Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 112	I did a first aid and cpr course last month, the cpr section has changed alot since i last did it good thing to get updated on, also learnt the stats on how many people come out of recieving cpr normal, and how many become veggies. I'd suggest not looking this up if you have kids.

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Axeman Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Swamp Posts: 5,201	Worth having and the classes are easy. CPR is the easy one. The First aid classes are a bit more of a pain in the ass. __________________ XXXRewards - Karups - Boyfun - Jawked. Paying on time since 1997. Contact me at brent [at] xxxrewards.com

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baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	I used to be cerified regularly. No need these days, but I still remember how to save a life if I felt so inclined.

06-11-2007, 03:54 PM	#19
Wetlove Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 75	very nice guys!

06-11-2007, 04:16 PM	#20
fuzebox making it rain Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: seattle Posts: 22,140	CPR is the easiest one to get... At least compared to all the other first aid and lifesaving certs (Was a qualified lifeguard at some point).

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Michaelious Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 6,720	I know a bit about it. __________________

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Kevin Marx Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,888	My first job was as a lifeguard.. I have taken this class like 10 times (and the first aid also)... boring.. but informative. More people should take it. __________________ ICQ: 370 037 008

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Pete-KT Workin With The Devil Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 51,532	I used to have it but i think it expires every 5 years