Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - Renewal    

This course is designed for individuals who have a current CPR card and are now in need of renewal training. All students will be asked to demonstrate skills. Healthcare Provider students will also complete a written knowledge assessment.  This course follows the AHA Guidelines. It is designed to comply with continuing education requirements of the Minnesota Board of Nursing. Documentation of contract hours including skill demonstration for health care providers is available. Participants are advised to review their CPR information prior to class. Participants must bring current CPR card to class. <Prerequisite: Current CPR card, renewal within last year>

CPR Heartsaver/AED (Adult & Pediatric)

The Heartsaver course is designed to teach Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO) to all lay rescuers, particularly those who are expected to respond to emergencies in the workplace. The combined course for adult, infant, and child victims includes diverse learning opportunities, including a presentation of the chain of survival and warning signs of cardiovascular emergencies; signs of heart attack, cardiac arrest, stroke, and choking. Skills demonstration and peer practice sessions are an essential part of the course. The course teaches mouth-to-mouth ventilation and rescue breathing using barrier devices that are typically used for CPR in the workplace. The importance of early Automated External Defibrillation (AED) will also be covered. A CPR Heartsaver card is provided upon successful completion to participants at the end of this course.

CPR for Healthcare Provider   

This course follows American Heart Association guidelines and designed to teach the skills of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for victims of all ages including ventilation with a barrier device, a bag-mask device, use of oxygen, automated external defibrillation (AED), and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO). It includes diverse learning opportunities, including warning signs of cardiovascular emergencies; signs of heart attack, cardiac arrest, stroke, choking and other medical emergencies. Skills demonstration and peer practice sessions are an essential part of the course. The course is intended for participants who provide health care to patients in a wide variety of settings, including in and out of hospital settings or for anyone who is required to take a Healthcare Provider course for employment. It is designed to comply with continuing education requirements of the Minnesota Board of Nursing.  Documentation of contract hours including skill demonstration for health care providers is available. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Healthcare Provider CPR card and certificate of completion. Material included. <CPR for Healthcare Providers is a prerequisite for EMS and Nursing students>

For more information contact the Corporate Center at (763) 576-4800.