If you are a healthcare provider, childcare worker, or safety supervisor, becoming CPR certified can help you stand out among other professionals. Brooks CPR offers courses and certificates for those looking to learn how to administer lifesaving first-aid procedures. Whether you take the class online or in person, some preparation may enhance your experience. Here are some ways to prepare for a CPR certification course:
1. Review Course Materials
Before attending classes or beginning practical training, read through the theoretical materials to establish your expectations for the course. Brooks CPR’s resource page offers reading materials to get you started on basic first-aid procedures. This can help you identify any areas that may be challenging, allowing you to work on them and address these issues with the course instructor from the start.
Covering some written content beforehand can help you become familiar with certain terms and principles. Written content may also provide more in-depth explanations, such as using automated external defibrillators, that receive minimal coverage during practical training. Additional study time might be an effective way to get the most out of your learning experience.
2. Wear Appropriate Attire
CPR certification involves moderate physical activity, so dressing accordingly allows participants to engage in practical training exercises more comfortably. Some exercises involve learning how to perform chest compressions and rescue breaths while kneeling on the floor. Wear non-restrictive clothing like athletic wear or loose-fitting pants for increased flexibility. Potentially life-saving techniques will be demonstrated throughout the course, so avoiding distractions caused by overly tight clothing or high heels can help participants stay attentive to what is being taught.
3. Prepare Mentally and Physically
Some courses teach CPR through simulated emergency situations, which can be physically and mentally tiring. Try to stay hydrated and rest between the exercises to reduce over-exertion and keep your mind attentive to new information. Stretching and warming up before starting practical classes may help you perform better. At Brooks CPR, our goal is to teach participants life-saving techniques in a safe environment where their limits are always respected.
4. Understand the Certification Process
If you enroll in an online CPR course, students must also register for an in-person skills session. We believe that you learn CPR best by practicing while you watch. This can help you quickly gain confidence in applying these skills.
After practical training, participants are required to pass a knowledge test to receive a CPR certificate. Certifications are usually valid for two years, and courses practical training courses or retesting are often required for renewal.
Getting Your CPR Certification With Brooks CPR
Brooks CPR offers different types of CPR training to help you find a course that best fits your needs. New parents can become CPR certified with our one-hour Baby Shower Infant CPR course or In-Home Infant and Child CPR training. In these courses, parents also learn about lay-rescuers skills, relief of choking in children, and more. Visit our Hackensack, Newark, or Staten Island offices to learn more about our services and schedule a training session today.