Some of you may have heard co-workers that have recently returned from the County Safety Division’s CPR/First Aid class making comments such as “wow, did we get a workout " or "I really broke a sweat during the hands-on portion of the training".  Although hands-on exercises have always been a part of the American Red Cross curriculum that we use, recent changes in teaching guidelines have placed a greater emphasis than ever before on student participation.

The idea behind “hands-on” drills is to give participants a better feel of what it is really like to deal with a CPR related emergency. It also provides an enhanced opportunity to practice your skills. It has been our experience that the students really enjoy the class, with the drills being a particular favorite. And don’t worry: we schedule most of the physical activity in the morning session so you should have a healthy appetite when it comes to lunch!

If you’re planning on attending the class, we encourage you to dress comfortably (within the parameters of applicable dress codes) since you will be engaging in some physical activity including kneeling and/or lying on the floor. Due to the nature of the activities, dresses are not recommended.

We look forward to seeing you in class!

	CPR students find themselves  being more "hands on" during  their CPR training. Here a     student checks for signs of life        by  attempting to locate a pulse  on the neck of another student.		After two straight  minutes of CPR compressions, students start getting a little tired.
	CPR instructor checks for proper hand positioning and depth of compression during the CPR "hands on" portion of the class.		In addition to Adult CPR, Infant and Child CPR is also covered, along with First Aid.