such as providing artificial respiration, administering injections by various routes, and performing the Heimlich manoeuvre. In comparison, over 80% reported knowing how to check the carotid pulse. Moreover, only 51.4% reported that they could perform CPR. This is comparable to a previous project conducted in Saudi Arabia which reported only 45% of dentists
also excited because I’d have a job and I could be making money. After some speculation with my parents, we decided that getting a job would be a great way of gaining responsibility. Lifeguard classes were 2 days that consisted of CPR training, swimming laps, and learning rescues. When we first began, there were three of us sitting at a table on the pool deck with an outdated rolling TV. I was handed a 100-page lifeguarding manual my eyes bulged out of my head, the butterflies in my stomach multiplied
I teach CPR and first aid classes at Hannibal and Pike Island Lock and Dams for the Pittsburgh District of Army Corp of Engineers. I am stationed at Hannibal full-time but I am the instructor for the next Lock and Dam north of us for CPR and first aid. I hold an American Red Cross Instructor Certificate for CPR and first aid. (17. Combat Lifesavers). During CPR training the hand placement on the chest must be demonstrated along with how to open the airway, give breaths, and compression to breaths
shows finding the good and bad aspects of watching episodes for learning experience. My paper will mainly focus on the television series,
about 20-25 questions each. Once a student passes all the tests in water safety, they will move on to learning CPR and will be required to complete both tests. CPR is an incredibly important skill for lifeguards. Amber Smith, pool manager from Papio Bay Pool in Papillion, says they have roughly 15-20 saves each summer at their pool. One save at Papio Bay consisted of a guard administering CPR to a child who had fallen down the slide. According Amber Smith, “if not for our trained lifeguard staff
A medical assistant can be considered to be a “jack of all trades” in the medical field (Xu, 2013). This profession is expected to grow 31% by 2020 (Xu, 2013). After learning about all the job duties of a medical assistant it is clear to see the importance in becoming certified. Some important reasons in becoming a nationally credentialed medical assistant is, having more job responsibilities and being able to provide more services to the patients, becoming certified also lets the future employer
(including those required by child care providers such as CPR and Nutrition.) III. Expanding trainings to parents/clients/ local non profits can increase revenue. It may also be possible to receive payments though heatlh insurance if training is designed to meet “after care” or “out patient” service requirements. . Expanding CPR training to parents and clients enrolled in HFS will help promote social responsibility, a since of personal importance and community. Clients will return every two years for
Watch Band” in educating students of Stony Brook University how to handle alcohol emergencies and summon professional help. The intervention includes two hours of education and role plays about binge drinking and related consequences and two hours of CPR training to handle emergency situations. Hypothesis: Students who participated in Red Watch Band training will be more knowledgeable and confident to intervene during alcohol related emergencies and will make calls on behalf of their peers. Methods:
The project focused on the importance of youth clubs. The aim of the project was to help younger students by providing them with a place to go and constructive activities to engage in. I demonstrated my initiative by leading events such as selling cakes, selling raffle tickets and arranging
Importance of Becoming a Global Citizen The rapid advancement of society in recent years has greatly increased connectivity and communication capabilities across the globe, such as the development of the worldwide network known as the Internet. The increased connectedness between countries has also brought greater visibility to the substantial cultural differences around the world, from religious freedoms to accepted social behaviors. This global expansion has furthered the opportunity to promote