This classroom-based, video and instructor-led CPR course offers families, friends and community members the opportunity to learn basic CPR in a dynamic
group environment.
Audience
The Family & Friends CPR program is for family members, friends and members of the general community who want to learn CPR but do not need a course
completion card. This program is specifically designed for those who prefer to learn in a group environment with feedback from an instructor.
This program also can be a non-credentialed option for teaching CPR to middle and high school aged students in school settings. This program can be used in a
variety of creative ways to teach lifesaving CPR skills to communities.
Some examples include:
Workplace wellness program
Neighborhood or condo association meeting activity
Parent/teacher meeting program
Heartsaver First Aid Course
Course Description
This American Heart Association Heartsaver Adult First Aid with CPR and AED course was developed on the basis of evidence-based guidelines. It is a modular
course that includes essential information and training in the first-aid skills recommended by OSHA and provides the skills to effectively assess and maintain life
from the critical minutes immediately following an emergency, until the arrival of emergency medical services personnel. The course provides a complete health
and safety training solution for first aid, adult CPR, and AED.
Its highly effective video based practice while watching instruction format enables students to experience case-based scenarios in a realistic setting. Instructors
introduce a topic, then show a video segment; students practice the skill, one at a time, while watching the video. The Instructor also presents cases for
discussion.
Audience
Persons assigned to respond to emergencies in the workplace or community as well as those who want to learn first aid, CPR and AED skills. Some rescuers
are required to take this course as part of their employer’s efforts to comply with OSHA regulations, e.g., corporate employees, security guards, airline personnel,
lifeguards and other individuals who want or need first aid training.
Heartsaver AED (Adult, Child, Infant CPR/AED)
Course Description
This American Heart Association Heartsaver AED course was the first in the nation to combine hands-on AED instruction with adult CPR training. The course
teaches the basic techniques of adult, child, and Infant CPR and use of an AED.
Students also learn to use barrier devices in CPR and giving first aid for choking in the responsive victim. The course teaches how to recognize the signs of 3
major emergencies: heart attack, stroke, and choking.
Audience
All lay responders with a duty to respond, such as employees in the workplace; firefighters; police; airline personnel; security guards; teachers; massage
therapists; personal trainers; lifeguards: childcare providers; family members of patients at high risk for sudden cardiac death; and other lay rescuers who may
need to respond to a cardiac emergency and learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
group environment.
Audience
The Family & Friends CPR program is for family members, friends and members of the general community who want to learn CPR but do not need a course
completion card. This program is specifically designed for those who prefer to learn in a group environment with feedback from an instructor.
This program also can be a non-credentialed option for teaching CPR to middle and high school aged students in school settings. This program can be used in a
variety of creative ways to teach lifesaving CPR skills to communities.
Some examples include:
Workplace wellness program
Neighborhood or condo association meeting activity
Parent/teacher meeting program
Heartsaver First Aid Course
Course Description
This American Heart Association Heartsaver Adult First Aid with CPR and AED course was developed on the basis of evidence-based guidelines. It is a modular
course that includes essential information and training in the first-aid skills recommended by OSHA and provides the skills to effectively assess and maintain life
from the critical minutes immediately following an emergency, until the arrival of emergency medical services personnel. The course provides a complete health
and safety training solution for first aid, adult CPR, and AED.
Its highly effective video based practice while watching instruction format enables students to experience case-based scenarios in a realistic setting. Instructors
introduce a topic, then show a video segment; students practice the skill, one at a time, while watching the video. The Instructor also presents cases for
discussion.
Audience
Persons assigned to respond to emergencies in the workplace or community as well as those who want to learn first aid, CPR and AED skills. Some rescuers
are required to take this course as part of their employer’s efforts to comply with OSHA regulations, e.g., corporate employees, security guards, airline personnel,
lifeguards and other individuals who want or need first aid training.
Heartsaver AED (Adult, Child, Infant CPR/AED)
Course Description
This American Heart Association Heartsaver AED course was the first in the nation to combine hands-on AED instruction with adult CPR training. The course
teaches the basic techniques of adult, child, and Infant CPR and use of an AED.
Students also learn to use barrier devices in CPR and giving first aid for choking in the responsive victim. The course teaches how to recognize the signs of 3
major emergencies: heart attack, stroke, and choking.
Audience
All lay responders with a duty to respond, such as employees in the workplace; firefighters; police; airline personnel; security guards; teachers; massage
therapists; personal trainers; lifeguards: childcare providers; family members of patients at high risk for sudden cardiac death; and other lay rescuers who may
need to respond to a cardiac emergency and learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
CPR & BLS Classes
| We teach CPR for both lay person and health care providers using the new 2006 guidelines. The courses teach CPR procedures for infants, children, and adults. We also teach the First Aid, and AED. |
| Please fell free to contact us for further information on services and additional courses. We are located in the north side of Houston. Call 281-893-8290 to register by phone or send an email to CPR@awellnesswebsite.com. |
Audience
Healthcare providers, such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory
therapists, physical and occupational therapists, physician's assistants, residents or fellows, or medical or nursing
students in training, aides, medical or nursing assistants, police officers, and other allied health personnel.
Family & Friends CPR -Will not receive a certification for this class
Course Description
The Family & Friends CPR program contains information on how to perform the basic skills of CPR in adults, children
and infants and how to help an adult, child or infant who is choking.
BLS Healthcare Provider Course
Course Description
The BLS Healthcare Provider Course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening
emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. The course is intended for certified or noncertified, licensed or
nonlicensed healthcare professionals.
Course Description
The BLS Healthcare Provider Course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening
emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. The course is intended for certified or noncertified, licensed or
nonlicensed healthcare professionals.
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CPR, BLS, & First Aid Classes
Shaken Baby Syndrome Course
Shaken Baby Syndrome is caused by violently shaking a baby in a motion that forces the head to harshly whip back and forth. Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is the
most common cause of death due to child abuse. Annually, in the United States there are 1500 children estimated to endure this abuse and a very high
percentage of these children die. Even if a child does not die from this abuse, Shaken Baby syndrome accounts for many cases of long-term disabilities in young
children.
The requirements for child care centers in Texas are found in chapter 42, sections 42.0421 (b) and 42.0421 (c) of Texas' Human Resource Code. This code
states that employees of licensed child care centers, group day care homes and registered family homes providing child care for children under 24 months must
receive on hour of annual in-service training on recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, preventing sudden infant death syndrome and understanding
early childhood brain development.
What is Shaken Baby Syndrome?
A child 's brain and body can be injured when he or she is shaken. Children as old as five years have died from these injuries.
What causes the shaking?
Usually, a caregiver gets upset with a baby 's crying. The caregiver loses control and shakes the baby.
Who shakes children?
Anyone could shake a child, even a mother, father or childcare provider. Studies show that, in most cases, a baby is shaken by the father or by the mother's
boyfriend.
What happens when a child is shaken?
Shaking can cause:
How can I prevent these injuries?
Signs and Symptoms of Shaken Baby Syndrome
Shaken Baby Recognition and Prevention training course
Cost: $25
Shaken Baby Syndrome is caused by violently shaking a baby in a motion that forces the head to harshly whip back and forth. Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is the
most common cause of death due to child abuse. Annually, in the United States there are 1500 children estimated to endure this abuse and a very high
percentage of these children die. Even if a child does not die from this abuse, Shaken Baby syndrome accounts for many cases of long-term disabilities in young
children.
The requirements for child care centers in Texas are found in chapter 42, sections 42.0421 (b) and 42.0421 (c) of Texas' Human Resource Code. This code
states that employees of licensed child care centers, group day care homes and registered family homes providing child care for children under 24 months must
receive on hour of annual in-service training on recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, preventing sudden infant death syndrome and understanding
early childhood brain development.
What is Shaken Baby Syndrome?
A child 's brain and body can be injured when he or she is shaken. Children as old as five years have died from these injuries.
What causes the shaking?
Usually, a caregiver gets upset with a baby 's crying. The caregiver loses control and shakes the baby.
Who shakes children?
Anyone could shake a child, even a mother, father or childcare provider. Studies show that, in most cases, a baby is shaken by the father or by the mother's
boyfriend.
What happens when a child is shaken?
Shaking can cause:
- Brain Injury
- Cerebral Palsy
- Blindness
- Learning and Behavior Problems
- Seizures
- Paralysis
- Death
How can I prevent these injuries?
- Never, ever shake a child.
- Make sure that everyone who cares for your child knows not to shake him or her.
- Always support your baby's head and neck when holding him or her.
- Always play gently with your baby.
- Learn what to do when your baby cries.
Signs and Symptoms of Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Extreme irritability
- Rigidity
- Lethargy
- Seizures
- Decreased appetite
- Dilated pupils
- Feeding problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Vomiting
- Blood spots in eyes
- Poor muscle tone
- Coma
Shaken Baby Recognition and Prevention training course
Cost: $25
| We are located at: 3303 FM 1960 West Suite 350, Houston TX |
- We travel to your office or home if you are located in the north side of Houston or if you have more
than 6 person to take the class. - Instructors are certified through American Heart Association.
- Your card will be issued at the completion of the course and is valid for 2 years.
- Class size varies from 1 student to 50 students.
- Classes last approximately 1-4 hours depending on the number of students.
- Classes available in Spanish.
- PAYMENT: Payment is accepted in the form of corporate checks, money orders, or cash. NO
PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED!
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| We hold CPR/BLS classes from Monday through Saturdays! |
Class Description
| ** Note - Your card must be NOT expired and MUST have a card in you possession at the time of the class. If the card is expired then full payment is required. |
| Be warned! This is not your typical CPR class. Our classes are energetic, entertaining, and relatively short. If you are looking for the traditional long, dry CPR class this isn't it. |
| CALL 281-893-8290 |
