Why Learn CPR?

I'm Not an Emergency Responder

Just because you don't respond to emergencies doesn't mean you won't find yourself in an emergency situation. According to the American Heart Association, there are approximately 375,000 Sudden Cardiac Arrests (SCA) each year in the United States. Often times, these events happen without warning. Delayed response, limited resources, and lack of bystander-initiated CPR and prompt application of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) lead to poor outcomes. Often times, the survival rate is less than 10 percent.

Job Requirement

Although CPR certification may not be required where you work, it only makes sense to learn the life-saving skills in case your find yourself alone with a victim of SCA. The majority of SCA occur in the home.

Jobs Requiring CPR Certification

Depending on the state you live in and your line of work, you may or may not be required to learn CPR.

Here is just a small list of professions that require CPR & AED certification:

Police
Fire
EMS
Nurses, Doctors, & other Medical professionals
Childcare & Daycare
Lifeguards

Additional Job areas Requiring CPR Certificaton

In addition to the jobs listed above, there are other professions that require CPR certification, including:

Golf professionals & instructors
Athletic Directors
Detists & Dental Hygienists
Physical Therapists
Hockey, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, & other coaching positions
Pilots & Flight Attendants
Boat & Ship Captains
Nursing home employees
Scout Leaders
Church & Clerical workers
Bus Drivers & other Transportation workers
Camp Councilors & other Outdoor activities
Ski Instructors
Commercial Fishing

High-Risk jobs requiring CPR Certification

Professions that place their employees in dangerous environments may also require additional training such as First Aid. This training is regulated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the U.S. Department of Labor. These jobs include:

Trench & Tunnel workers
Water company
Electrical workers
Telephone company
Cable company
Pulic Works
Cell Phone & Tower workers
Rigging & Crane operators
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Regardless of Job Requirements, Learn CPR for your Family!

Fact:

Life is unpredictable
Nearly 90% of all the SCA occur in the home
Every minute of delay is a 7-10% decrease in survivability
Compression-only CPR limits the need for mouth-to-mouth breathing & has Increased the survival rate of SCA
Learn the life-saving skills of CPR
Do it for your Family!