CPR For Lay Citizens Philip J. Vargo, B.S., EMT-P
Presenter Disclosure Information Philip J. Vargo, B.S., EMT-P CPR For Lay Citizens 2 FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: No relevant financial relationship exists UNLABELED/UNAPPROVED USES DISCLOSURE: None
CPR For Lay Citizens Objectives – Discuss successful models for training lay citizens in various venues. – Describe and utilize three (3) strategies to promote, increase and improve CPR training for lay citizens in your community. 3
3 Strategies For Successful CPR Training Models 1.Easily accessible and affordable 2.Brief, easy to understand and remember 3.Partner with schools and existing organizations 4
3 Strategies For Successful CPR Training Models Use these 3 important concepts to reach our goal: Improve survival from SCA by increasing the frequency, timeliness and quality of bystander CPR. 5
Two Assumptions 1.CPR Training = CPR / AED 2.Who leads community CPR training? 1.EMS 2.Hospital Systems 3.Education Institutions 6
Accessible and Affordable: Where and When Where - Classroom location – Most public classes at their location, not yours Place of business, office, conference room Church Community / Recreation centers Health clubs Restaurants / Bars Fire / EMS station Homes Health fair / screening 7
Accessible and Affordable: Where and When Regular monthly classes Annual safety training Special events Don’t miss out with on the job opportunities 8
Accessible and Affordable Heartsaver Programs – Credentialed course cost a few dollars more – Modules to meet needs Family and Friends – Non credentialed course Hands only – Two steps – AHA Web Site 9
Create an Event Mass Training Event Combine With Existing Event – Heart Walk – Health Fair – Community Day – Open House – Race / Walk / Sporting Event 10
Brief, Easy to Understand Courses for the public are well designed – Keep it simple – Allow plenty of manikin practice time Consider CPR Anytime – 20 Minutes – In your own home 11
Remember The Goal We want our students to be able to recall simple steps and be the one to take action and initiate immediate bystander CPR. 12
Partner With Organizations Schools – What age group? Elementary school children Middle school (8 th grade does a great job) High School College 13
Partner with Schools Who teaches in schools? – Guest speaker, guest teacher – Health / Gym teacher – School Nurse College – Nursing / Health professions – CPR Club to Teach on Campus 14
Partner with Community Organizations Local Governments Library Rotary Club, Lions Club Church Groups Scouts Public Safety / Emergency Management 15
Partner with Business Partner with Corporations – For employees and / or their clients Industry – Annual safety training Utilities – Water company 16
Instructor Development BLS Instructors Heartsaver Instructors Hands Only Facilitator – See the AHA Hands-Only CPR Web Site 17
In Summary 3 Points For a Successful Program 1.Easily accessible and affordable 2.Brief, easy to understand and remember 3.Partner with schools and existing organizations 18
Thank You Questions? 19