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CPR Courses Community (Credentialed courses available) ASHI Community & Workplace ECSI Community AHA Heartsaver Courses Professional (Credential Provided) ASHI CPR Pro (GL2010) AHA Healthcare Provider (GL2010) ECSI Health Care Provider Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Included as part of CPR Classes First Aid ASHI/ECSI Basic First Aid (Credentialed) Basic First Aid (Non-Credentialed) AHA Heartsaver First Aid Bloodborne Pathogens Refresher/Re-certification Courses

" Professional ", " Credential " or " Community " What's the difference?  Click to learn more!

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CPR Courses

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Community CPR Courses

ASHI Community & Workplace CPR - Adult and/or Pediatric

• Credential course available

• Students master necessary skills for the administration of CPR. They learn how to recognize a life-threatening emergency, how to provide basic life support and what to do in the case of an airway obstruction or choking.  Includes training in the use of face shield and mouth-to-mask barrier devices, recognizing an emergency, and rescuer safety.  Course content emphasis is directed towards student needs. Community courses include the AED as part of the standard course. Available as "Adult" and/or "Pediatric" (Child and/or Infant) Modules

• Intended For: ASHI CPR for Community & Workplace is designed for lay responders and for those who may serve as first responders as part of their job responsibilities.

• Student Text: ASHI CPR for Community & Workplace

• Instruction Time:
  • Adult 2.5 hrs.
  • Adult and Child 3 hrs.
  • Adult, Child Infant 3.5 hrs

• Testing Process:
  • Can perform skills / scenarios without assistance
  • First Responders must successfully complete written quiz

• Certification Period: 2 years

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American Heart Association    Heart Saver CPR Courses

• Credential Course

• Heartsaver CPR   These videobased, Instructor-led courses teach participants critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) takes over.  Participants learn how to recognize, respond to and perform CPR and use an AED in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest.

  The Heart Saver course also includes training in the use of barrier devices (face shield and the mouth-to-mask device) to deal with common concerns concerning the transmission of infectious disease.

  The course consists of 3 modules:

  • Adult CPR/AED
  • Child CPR/AED
  • Infant CPR

  Each includes instruction in the Heimlich Manuver for treatment of foreign body airway obstructions(FBAO).

  These modules can be offered separately or combined.

• Intended For: This course is for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR/AED to meet job, regulatory or other requirements.

• Student Text: American Heart Association Heartsaver Student Text

• Instruction Time:
  • Adult 2.5 hrs.
  • Pediatric (Infant and Child)) 2.5 hrs.
  • Combined approx 4hrs

• Testing Process:
  • Successful Completion of written test (if required) and hands-on Skills demonstration

• Certification Period: 2 years

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CPR - Professional Rescuer

American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI)
CPR-Pro: Adult and Pediatric CPR and AED

• Credential Course

• Students master necessary skills for the administration of CPR. They learn how to recognize a life-threatening emergency, how to provide basic life support and what to do in the case of an airway obstruction or choking. The American Safety & Health Institute's CPR Programs are based on the most current science and guidelines for Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and are consistent with other national CPR programs. The Institute's CPR PRO course has been approved for training of Emergency Medical Services in most states and is accepted by the National Registry of EMTs.

• Intended For:   Professional rescuers - EMS or Medical professionals or those who are being trained to perform CPR and relief of FBAO for coworkers or the general public. This could include police, firefighters, lifeguards, flight attendants, security personnel, office workers.

• Student Text:  ASHI CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer

• Instruction Time:
  • Initial (Average): 4-4.5 hours Adult/Child/Infant AED, BSI (Barriers)
  • Renewal Time (Average): 3.5-4 hours

• Testing Process:
  • Skills testing in 1 and 2 person CPR/AED for Adult/Child/Infant patients; Use of Pocket Mask and Bag Valve Mask (BVM)
  • Successful completion of written test

• Certification Period:   Up to 2 years

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American Heart Association
BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA HCP) Adult and Pediatric CPR and AED

• Credential Course

• This video-based, Instructor-led course teaches both single-rescuer and team basic life support skills for application in both in- and out-of-hospital settings. This course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. It includes adult, child, and infant rescue techniques. This course also teaches relief of choking. This course has been approved for training of Emergency Medical Services in most states and is accepted by the National Registry of EMTs.

• Intended For:   Healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in- and out- of hospital settings. This audience includes nurses, physicians, EMS professionals, students in a healthcare program at a university/college, allied health professionals (physical therapists, occupational therapist, athletic trainers, etc.) and others who may need training in basic life support skills.

• Student Text:   BLS for Healthcare Providers Student Manual

• Instruction Time:
  • Initial (Average): 4.5-5hrs Adult/Child/Infant AED, BSI (Barriers)
  • Renewal Time (Average): 4-4.5hrs

• Testing Process:
  • Skills testing in 1 and 2 person CPR/AED for Adult/Child/Infant patients; Use of Pocket Mask and Bag Valve Mask (BVM)
  • Successful completion of written test

• Certification Period: Up to 2 years

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Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI)
Health Care Provider CPR

• Credential Course

• Provides health care professionals with the knowledge and skills to recognize and provide care in respiratory and cardiac emergencies. Also includes Foreign Body Airway Obstruction treatment

• Intended for:  Professional rescuers - EMS or Medical professionals or those who are being trained to perform CPR and relief of FBAO for coworkers or the general public. This could include police, firefighters, lifeguards, flight attendants, security personnel, office workers

• Student Text  ECSI's Health Care Provider CPR

• Instruction Time:  
  • Initial:  Approximately 4.5-5 hrs
  • Renewal:  Approximately 4-4.5 hrs

• Testing Process:
  • Skills testing in 1 and 2 person CPR/AED for Adult/Child/Infant patients; Use of Pocket Mask and Bag Valve Mask (BVM)
  • Successful completion of written test

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Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

• Included as part of ALL CPR Classes

• Students master necessary skills for the use of the Automated external Defibrillator. Training includes recognition of unresponsive victims, review of equipment operation and maintenance, discussion of treatment and valuable hands-on practice designed to increase skills.

  Note: Required for ALL professional rescuer CPR courses.

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Basic First Aid

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American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI)
Basic First Aid

• Credential Course

• Program participants learn to recognize and treat injuries and sudden illness and how to deal with emergencies like shock, burns, strains, strokes, fractures and seizures. Valuable hands-on practice designed to increase skills is included.

  This nationally accepted program was reviewed by and meets the guidelines of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration and the Department of Transportation. It has also been accepted for meeting training requirements by many national and state agencies.

  Note: The Basic First Aid Program does not include CPR

• Intended For:   Designed for individuals in the community that require or desire basic first aid knowledge and skills with a focus on adults, children, or both; including emergency response teams in business and industry, school bus drivers, adult residential care personnel, child care workers, teachers, parents, and baby sitters.

• Student Text:   ASHI/ECSI Basic First Aid Student Handbook

• Instruction Time:   
  • Initial (Average): ~4 hours
  • Renewal Time (Average): 3-4 hours

• Testing Process:
  • Can reasonably perform skills/scenarios without continuous assistance
  • Designated responders required to successfully complete written exam -

• Certification Period: Up to 3 years (two years recommended if included with CPR course for common renewal dates)

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Basic First Aid

• NON-Credential Course

• Program participants learn to recognize and treat injuries and sudden illness and how to deal with emergencies like shock, burns, strains, strokes, fractures and seizures. Valuable hands-on practice designed to increase skills is included.

  This program was prepared as an Introduction to First Aid.  It is shorter and has less depth than the credentialed course.  Students learn the basics of First Aid treatment for trauma and medical injuries and illnesses.

  Note: The Basic First Aid Program does not include CPR

• Intended For:   This program is designed for individuals in the community that desire basic first aid knowledge and skills with a focus on adults, children, or both; including emergency response teams in business and industry, school bus drivers, adult residential care personnel, child care workers, teachers, parents, and baby sitters.  NOTE: NO CREDENTIAL IS PROVIDED - A Certificate of attendance is provided.

• Student Text:   Basic First Aid Handbook

• Instruction Time:   
  • Initial (Average): 2-3 hours
  • Renewal Time (Average): N/A

• Testing Process:
  • No Testing required

• Certification Period: N/A (two year refresher recommended)

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American Heart Association (AHA)
Heartsaver First Aid

• Credential Course

• The American Heart Association’s Heartsaver classroom courses, for those with little or no medical training, includes Heartsaver First Aid. This videobased, Instructor-led courses teachs participants critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) takes over. Participants learn how to recognize, respond to and treat a variety of first aid emergencies.

• Intended For: Anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in first aid to meet job, regulatory or other requirements, for example persons assigned to respond to emergencies in the workplace or community as well as those who want to learn first aid skills.

• Student Text:   Heartsaver First Aid Student Workbook with Heartsaver First Aid Quick Reference Guide

• Instruction Time:
  • Initial (Average): ~3 hours

• Testing Process:
  • Can reasonably perform skills/scenarios without continuous assistance
  • >Successful completion of written test for designated responders or if employer requires completion it.

• Certification Period: 2 years

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Blood Borne Pathogens

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Blood Borne Pathogens Credential, Non-Credential, or Certificate Courses This program includes information that will help students understand the OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030 - Blood Borne Pathogens. YOUR Exposure Control Plan (ECP), blood borne diseases, disease transmission, and engineering and administrative controls are discussed. Students learn what bloodborne pathogens are and how risks of exposure can be reduced for themselves and others. Participants are introduced to precautionary practices that are recommended by organizations such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This course requires input from the Employer's ECP to be site specific. to Intended For: Community, Workplace & Professional. This course is required by OSHA and NJPEOSH for anyone with a risk of occupational exposure to blood or Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM). Instruction Time: Initial (Average): 2-3 hours Renewal Time (Average): 1½ - 2 hours Testing Process: Knowledge quiz Optional Skills testing Certification Period: 1 year (Federal OSHA requires that bloodborne pathogens training be provided to employees with occupational exposure at least annually.)

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Refresher Courses

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Refresher Courses Credential, Non-Credential, or Certificate Courses Refresher courses may be required annually, or in some cases, every 2 or 3 years.   Generally, they are shorter then the initial class and cost less.  Some are in reality a repeat of the initial class, as the content requires a total review. Digby Systems (the CPR-Guy)) offers refresher classes in all courses offered - CPR, AED, First Aid, BBP, and more. You DO NOT have to have been originally trained by us to take a refresher course with us, but you must have a current credential.  "Grace Periods" are generally not available. Intended For:    All Instruction Time: Type dependent Testing Process: Usually same as original course Certification Period: Usually same as original certification period

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One-on-One and Small Group training All courses are available for One-on-One and Small Group Training. For the busy executive that can't take a scheduled class, WANTS the training for his family but doesn't have the time to sit for a regular class; or the small Professional Office of two or three who need to plan training around their complex schedules, One-on-One or Small Group Training may be the best solution.  One-on-One or Small Group Training is scheduled to meet your needs and work schedules. Designed to fit into your day, you are trained in the privacy of your home, facility, or office. Additionally, the training is taught at your knowledge and learning level, not that of a large and diverse class. You get what you need, when you need it. While One-on-One or Small Group Training may not be an option for many. While it may be more costly than conventional group classes, it is YOUR personal class and may be a reasonably priced alternative when compared to what not taking the course may cost. It's not for everyone, but if you are that special person or group, than contact us for further information.

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"Credential" A credential is a "card". The card certifies that on the date of your training you successfully completed the course, passed a written evaluation and demonstrated the skills required in a hands-on session. (Standard Disclaimer: It DOES NOT guarantee future performance or imply any licensure.) [ Top ]  [ Home ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Community Level Class"    "Lay Person Class" A "Community Level" is a course taken by non-medical providers (often called "lay Persons") who are not REQUIRED to be credentialed. Many take these classes for personal enrichment or to be able to help family, friends and other loved ones.    Generally, Community courses are available in modules for treatment of injury or illness to a specific age group - adult or pediatric - however, modules may be combined.   A Community course may be taken as a "Credentialed" course to meet OSHA or other work related requirements.  In the "Corporate World", employees are often trained to this level to be able to assist co-workers or the general public if needed.   [ Top ] [ Home ]

 

"Professional Level Class"      "PRO-Level Class" A "Professional" course is a intended for those who may be called on to provide medical care or services on a day-to-day basis, such as EMTs, Nurses, and other Health Care Professionals.  Typically,these individuals require a higher level of training due to their occupation and licensing requirements.  A professional level course provides training beyond what is offered in "Community" courses, and generally includes advanced skills, and training in management of injury or illness for all age groups.  These courses offer a "Credential". The student must check that the credential offered is accepted by the individual's licensing organization.   NOTE: "On-Line Only" classes are not typically NOT accepted by most organizations - they often require, as a minimum, that an "instructor led" skills session is attended. [ Top ] [ Home ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Does "Brand Name" make a difference? ASHI, AHA, ECSI, ... Which one? Does the brand matter?   No.  It really doesn't make a difference as far as the skills go.  CPR is CPR, First Aid is First Aid.  Bloodborne pathogens are nasty regardless of which company is providing the training. All reputable companies (Brands) are based on the same "science" - the studies that determine the best ways to provide emergency care.  The skills taught are essentially the same. What should you look at?  Try to deal with a "local" (100 miles radius?) training agency - they are familiar with your area, know the local requirements and can best determine your needs.   Be careful of companies from several states away, or across the country . . . and of companies who want FULL payment up front (a small deposit is not unusual). What you need to look at are the Instructor's qualifications, their experience, and ability to teach.   Do they provide adequate "hands-on" training, have sufficient supplies and realistic time frames for the class (you can't teach a quality class in "under an hour")?   Look at the student manuals - do they provide the student with complete information - or just an outline and a picture or two.   Look at the cost - it will vary by region, class size and content - but is it realistic for what you are getting (materials, time, instructional quality)? Primarily, it is the instructor that makes the difference - if they can't teach, and no experience, all the videos, presentations, hand-outs and books in the world won't make a difference. [ Top ] [ Home ]