COMMITMENT
4 hours
MODE OF STUDY
On-Ground
TERMS OFFERED
Fall, Spring, Summer
CAREER FIELD(S)
Health Careers
COST
$125
Prices may vary and are subject to change at any time. Textbooks and exams included in price.
FUNDING
N/A
CAMPUSES
Asnuntuck, Capital, Gateway, Housatonic, Manchester, Middlesex, Naugatuck Valley, Northwestern, Norwalk, Quinebaug Valley, Three Rivers, Tunxis
- recall the basic steps of CPR, including assessing the scene, checking for responsiveness, and performing chest compressions and rescue breaths
- explain the underlying principles of CPR, including the importance of early recognition and intervention in cardiac arrest, the mechanics of chest compressions and rescue breaths, and the different roles of team members in an emergency situation
- apply your knowledge of CPR to different scenarios, including responding to cardiac arrest in adults, children, and infants, and dealing with choking and other respiratory emergencies
- analyze the effectiveness of CPR interventions in real-world situations, and identify factors that may influence outcomes, such as team communication, equipment availability, and patient characteristics
- evaluate your own performance in CPR, and identify areas for improvement in your own skills and knowledge
- develop new CPR protocols and procedures, based on your understanding of best practices and emerging research
- take into account the specific needs and resources of your own work environments
