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CPR Courses

Community CPR Courses

Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI) Community CPR and AED - Adult and/or Pediatric

• Credential course

• Provides training in 2015 CPR and AED Guidelines.  This course features clear, concise instruction for laypersons on how to perform CPR and use an AED during an emergency.  Students learn necessary skills for the administration of CPR, how to recognize a life-threatening emergency, how to provide CPR and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).  

  Included is training on how to treat a Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO) - choking - in the conscious and unconscious patient.  Includes information on the use of face shields 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:
  ECSI Standard CPR and AED is designed for lay responders and for those who may serve as first responders as part of their job responsibilities.
• Student Text:
  ECSI Standard CPR and AED. Full Size text.
• Instruction Time (dependent in part on class size and experience):
  • Adult ~2.5 hrs.
  • Adult and Child ~3 hrs. (Schedule 3 hr)
  • Adult, Child Infant ~3 hrs
• Testing Process:
  • Skills:  Demonstrate skills / scenarios without assistance
  • Written:  None required for most students.  First Responders must successfully complete written quiz
• Certification Period:
  • 2 years
  • Certification "Cards" are now provided as down-loadable pdf files.  One copy will be provided in the hard-copy class package provided.

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American Heart Association    Heart Saver CPR Courses

• Credential Course
• Heartsaver CPR
  These video based, Instructor-led courses teach participants critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency in the first few minutes before emergency medical services (EMS) takes over.  Participants learn how to recognize, respond to an emergency, and to 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 concerns regarding the transmission of infectious disease.

  The course consists of 3 modules:

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

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

  These modules may 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

CPR - Professional Rescuer

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.

  The ECSI CPR PRO course has been approved in NJ and most other states for training of Emergency Medical Services personnel, is accepted by the National Registry of EMTs, and is suitable for those in other healthcare related fields.

• 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, fire fighters, 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
  • NOTE: Due to the NEW GL2015 NO Recertification classes will be available until 2017 (two (2) year anniversary of new Guidelines issue).  Contact us for additional information and options available.
• 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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American Heart Association
BLS Provider Course (Formerly Health Care Provider)
Adult and Pediatric CPR and AED

• Credential Course

• This video-based, Instructor-led course teaches both single-rescuer, and multiple rescer (team) basic life support skills in both "Pre-Hospital" or "In Hospital" formats (same content).

  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 CPR/AED techniques and 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:
  Health care 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 Provider Student Manual
• Instruction Time:
  • Initial (Average): 4.5-5hrs Adult/Child/Infant AED, BSI (Barriers)
  • Renewal Time (Average): 4-4.5hrs
  • NOTE: Due to the NEW GL2015 NO Recertification classes will be available until 2017 (two (2) year Anniversary of new Guidelines issue).  Contact us for additional information and options available.
• 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

Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

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.

• May be offered as a stand-alone certificate only class.

Basic First Aid

Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI)
Basic First Aid

• Credential Course
• Program participants learn to recognize and treat injuries and sudden illness, and how to deal with emergencies such shock, burns, strains, allergic reaction, 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.

  This is a basic "What to do till the ambulance arrives" course.

  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:
  ECSI Basic First Aid Student Handbook as appropriate
• Instruction Time:   
  • Initial (Average): ~3-4 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: 2 years

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Introduction to 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 content depth than the credentialed course.  Students learn the basics of First Aid treatment for trauma injuries and medical illnesses.

  Note: The Introduction to Basic First Aid Program does not include CPR

• Intended For:  
  This program is designed for individuals in the community that desire very basic first aid knowledge and skills.
  
  Suitable for clubs/organizations wishing to add content to seminars, retreats or safety meetings.
• Student Text:   Basic First Aid pamphlet or handouts as appropriate
• Instruction Time:   
  • Initial (Average): 1-2 hours depending on content
  • Renewal Time (Average): N/A
• Testing Process:
  • No Testing required
• Certification Period: N/A

NOTE:  No credential is provided.  A Certificate of attendance is issued.

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American Heart Association (AHA)
Heartsaver First Aid

• Credential Course
• The American Heart Association’s Heartsaver classroom courses, is for those with little or no medical training and includes Heartsaver First Aid.

  This videobased, Instructor-led course teaches participants critical skills needed to respond to and manage the the first few minutes emergency 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): ~3-4 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

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 included.

  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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

  This course requires input from the Employer's ECP to be site specific.

• Intended For:
  Community, Workplace & Professional. This course is required by OSHA and NJPEOSH for any employer who has any employees with a risk of occupational exposure to blood or Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM).
• Instruction Time:
  • Initial (Average): 1-2 hours
  • Renewal Time (Average): 1 - 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.)

Refresher Courses

• Credential, Non-Credential, or Certificate Courses
• Refresher courses may be required annually, or in some cases, every 2 or more years.   Generally, they are shorter then the initial class and cost less.  Some are 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.

  You are permitted to be re-certified by a different brand than the original certification, however, it is the individual's responsibility to assure that their employer/regulatory agency accepts the re-certification brand.

• Intended For:   
  • All currently certified individuals
• Instruction Time:
  • Type/brand dependent
• Testing Process:
  • Usually same as original course
• Certification Period:
  • Usually same as original certification period

All courses are available for One-on-One and Small Group Training.

Intended for the busy executive that can't take a scheduled class,but WANTS or NEEDS the training for his family and business 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. (A large class can only go as fast as the slowest learner.)

You get what you need, when you need it.

One-on-One or Small Group Training may not be a cost effective option for you.  However, while it may be more costly on a per student basis than conventional group classes, it is YOUR personal class and may be a reasonably priced alternative when compared to what not taking the course or finding one that meets your scheduling needs.

It's not for everyone, but if you are that special person or group, than Contact us for further information.

A credential is a "card". The card certifies that on the date of your training you successfully completed the course, and, if required, passed a written evaluation and/or demonstrated the skills required in a hands-on session.

Currently, many brands are doing away with "paper" cards and moving to on-line pdf file certifications for ease of access by students and to reduce the risk of fraudulent cards. You download a pdf file that has your "card" image, and often a small "Certificate of Completion". Your certification information is stored on the "Brand's" website and can be downloaded again if lost or damaged at no additional cost. Additionally, verification of your credential is also available online if proof of certification is needed

Standard Disclaimer(printed on most cards):
   A credential DOES NOT guarantee future performance or imply any licensure.

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A "Community Level" or "Standard" course 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 offering training in "Conventional" CPR (compressions and breaths) is typically a "Credentialed" course which meets OSHA or other work related requirements for that patient age group.  In the "Corporate World", employees are often trained to this level to be able to assist co-workers or the general public if needed.  Basic First Aid classes meeting OSHA requirements are typically Credentialed

NOTE:   Some Community Classes offering "Compression Only CPR" or abbreviated training, are not credentialed.  Short, Introduction to First Aid classes are typically not credentialed.  Reputable trainers will make these differences clear.

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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 (such as use of the Bag Mask, Pocket mask), and training in management of injury or illness for all age groups.  

These courses routinely provide a 2 year "Credential".

NOTE:
The student must check that the credential offered is accepted by the individual's licensing organization.  

NOTE:
"On-Line Only" classes are typically NOT accepted by most regulators, companies or organizations - they often require, as a minimum, that an "instructor led" skills session is attended.

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