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All programs meet at Sentara Potomac Hospital unless otherwise specified. Please let us know at the time of registration if you are hearing impaired so that an interpreter may be provided. Call Potomac’s Health Connection at (703) 221-2500 for specific dates and times and to register. We apologize that online registration is not available at this time.
The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge in CPR and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the association.
CPR CLASSES
We offer several different CPR classes. Please read the descriptions below before deciding which class is right for you. All CPR classes provide training according to the latest American Heart Association guidelines.
Family & Friends CPR
Adult, Child and Infant CPR with optional First Aid for Children
This class is designed for those who want to learn adult, infant and child CPR and choking procedures for personal use. A tear–out attendance card is included in the booklet. Written and skills evaluations are not part of this class, and an American Heart Association credentials card is not issued.
$40. Call Potomac’s Health Connection at (703) 221-2500 for specific dates and times and to register.
Heartsaver CPR
This course is designed for people who must obtain a course completion card (credential) to document completion of a CPR course and will use their skills in the workplace or child care setting. A skills demonstration is required. Includes instruction in CPR and relief of choking for adult, infant, and child victims.
$65. Call Potomac’s Health Connection at (703) 221-2500 for specific dates and times and to register.
Heartsaver CPR & Pediatric First Aid
This American Heart Association course teaches adult, child and infant CPR; relief of choking; and how to manage illness and injuries in a child in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. This class is ideal for those involved in child care that have a duty to respond to a first aid emergency because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements, such as child care workers, teachers, foster care workers, camp counselors, and coaches for children’s sports organizations. A 2-year credential will be issued upon successful completion of a skills demonstration.
$110. Call Potomac’s Health Connection at (703) 221-2500 for specific dates and times and to register.
Heartsaver CPR For Teens (Ages 12-18)
In this course teenagers, ages 12 to 15, will learn adult, child and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques. An optional segment on automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) may be added if time allows. A skills demonstration is required. A two-year Heartsaver card will be issued upon successful completion of the class.
$50. Call Potomac’s Health Connection at (703) 221-2500 for specific dates and times and to register.
ADVANCED AND INSTRUCTOR COURSES
Note: All advanced and instructor courses described below are American Heart Association courses and carry a two-year certification.
BLS For Healthcare Providers
This course is designed for people who'll use their skills in a healthcare setting. A course completion card is issued to participants who successfully complete a written examination and skills demonstration. Includes:
- Instruction and practice in CPR skills for victims of all ages (including ventilation with a barrier device, a bag-mask device, and oxygen) and relief of choking.
- Use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
- Description of signs of major emergencies in adults: heart attack, stroke, cardiac arrest and choking
- Review of strategies to prevent sudden infant death syndrome in infants and injuries in children
$85. Call Potomac’s Health Connection at (703) 221-2500 for specific dates and times and to register.
OTHER SAFETY PROGRAMS
Elder Care: Safety with Medications
This program addresses some of the safety-related needs of mature adults, including (1) organizing a system for taking your medications, (2) how to reduce the risk of side effects, (3) what to consider when using over-the-counter medications, (4) questions to ask the doctor or pharmacist, (5) tips for healthy living, and (6) tips for using medications safely. A minimum of 10 people is required.
Free. For presentation to groups and clubs. For information call (703) 670-1877 or (540) 659-1800 ext. 1877. This program for 11- to 13-year-olds is designed to prepare young people for the responsibility of taking care of young children. Interactive format covers many aspects of babysitting including how to handle emergency situations and behavior problems, plus safety tips for the sitter.
$75. Call Potomac’s Health Connection at (703) 221-2500 for specific dates and times and to register.
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