Understanding Renewing Your CPR Certification
Le 2022-09-20
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) represents all the maneuvers to be applied to stabilize the state of a victim of cardiopulmonary arrest while waiting for the arrival of help. These are aimed at restoring the blood circulation and the beating of the individual’s heart in order to ensure the reoxygenation of his vital organs, in particular his brain. Many institutions currently offer CPR training after which students obtain a certification valid for 3 years. After this period, the document is therefore no longer valid and its holder must renew it.
CPR training allows you to acquire the following skills:
Depending on the level of your training, you will be able to take care of an adult, a child or a baby after obtaining your certification. It should also be noted that the courses generally involve simulations on a life-size mannequin to guarantee better mastery of the techniques.
Ideally, all citizens should take CPR training because everyone is likely to come face to face with an individual in cardio-respiratory distress, whether at home, in the streets, at work or even in public transport. common. Your intervention can significantly increase the victim’s chances of survival. In addition, CPR training is mandatory for the following categories of people:
CPR certification expires 3 years after obtaining it. Its holder must then follow a renewal training at the end of this period, in particular if his profession requires the possession of an up-to-date certification, in other words if he is a health professional or a designated employee. under the regulations imposed by the CNESST. It is recommended to enroll in a renewal course approximately 6 months before the expiry of the old certification.
Technology and medical procedures are changing at high speed. Renewal training allows you to update yourself on advanced techniques and maneuvers that should optimize the effectiveness of your procedures, and therefore to further improve the chances of patient survival.
At Impact Santé+, we offer CPR training, and also first aid, given by Canadian Red Cross instructors. We invite you to contact us for more detailed information on the subject. You can reach us by phone or email. You will find our contact details on our website.
