CPR Health-Care Provider with First Aid

Whether you are diving a few hours from shore or days from civilization, dive accidents frequently require more advanced levels of care than are offered by traditional or entry-level CPR programs. CPR Health-Care Provider with First Aid (CPR HCP) teaches advanced techniques of basic life support.

This course is ideal for dive professionals and divers interested in understanding the next level of resuscitation techniques. It is designed to be applicable to the diving market — featuring scenes and scenarios pertinent to diving situations — as well as the nondiving healthcare market.

CPR HCP also includes basic life support skills for adults, children and infants. This program meets 2010 International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation and American Heart Association guidelines on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care.

Recommended Minimum Hours of Training
Knowledge and skills development= 8 hours

The time needed to teach the course varies depending on several factors including the number of students and their ability to process the educational components of the program.

Knowledge Development
Topics covered in the CPR HCP course include the following:

scene safety assessment

CPR (single and two rescuer, adult, child and infant)

obstructed airway

suctioning

control of external bleeding

bandaging

shock management

Course participants must complete the DAN CPR: HCP examination with a minimum passing score of 80 percent. The instructor will review the examination with each participant to ensure 100 percent understanding of the material.

Skills Development
At the end of this program, you will be able to:

Perform a scene safety assessment.

Perform one and two rescuer CPR.

Use an AED.

Perform injury and illness assessments.

Place an unconscious patient in the recovery position.

Provide assistance to a choking adult, child and infant.

Provide care for external bleeding.

Secure a bandage using correct techniques.

Provide care for shock.

Splint an injured limb.

Recertification is required every 24 months.

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