Reverend_Smitty
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Tue Apr-25-06 01:04 PM
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How many here are CPR and first aid certified? |
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I just renewed my certification for the professional rescuer yesterday and it got me wondering how much of the general public has this type of certification. Personally I feel that CPR and basic first aid techniques are something that everyone should know, unfortunately statistics show that people who take one of these courses a month later will only retain 40% of the knowledge they learned. Even someone with my level of training and who has been certified for as long as I have (about 8 years) will only retain about 80% of what they learned. So I guess what I'm saying is it never hurts to take a refresher course because you never know when these skills will come in handy.
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Tue Apr-25-06 01:05 PM
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1. Not re-certified, but once certified for sure |
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Was even ready to ride as an EMT
Then I marched off to war. Go figure
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Tue Apr-25-06 01:06 PM
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But I am required to. I am an RN!! :)
To those of you out there, it really is a good idea to get certified... you never know!!
Good Post REV!!! :hi:
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Tue Apr-25-06 01:10 PM
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3. My job requires me to have it as well |
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I couldn't apply for my athletic training certification exam nor could I apply for licensure without it. Fortunately I've never come across a situation where I've had to use these skills but I'd like to think I would be adequately prepared.
Personally having to deal with a cervical spine injury is more common in my profession and probably scares me more
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Tue Apr-25-06 01:17 PM
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But like Texasgal I am a nurse in critical care so I am required to. Plus it is an easy CEU
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Tue Apr-25-06 01:25 PM
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When my child was born, I took both the adult and child cert. I need to reup though...
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Tue Apr-25-06 01:26 PM
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Tue Apr-25-06 01:30 PM
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7. same here since the 80's |
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2 years now with an AED.
A most wonderful Doc in the Box
CB
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Tue Apr-25-06 01:41 PM
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but need to renew my certificates.
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Tue Apr-25-06 01:56 PM
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but never renewed the certification. However, I still know how to do it.
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Tue Apr-25-06 01:58 PM
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11. certified, used to be an instructor... |
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I taught quite a few lifeguards in my day...Ellis & Associates, not Red Cross. I cannot stand Red Cross. The class I took recently was RC, and I hated it.
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Tue Apr-25-06 02:37 PM
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12. As an RN, I too am required to have CPR certification..... |
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Edited on Tue Apr-25-06 02:37 PM by CaliforniaPeggy
Never did the first aid stuff, though....
I think my CPR expires at the end of this year......
I very much doubt that I'll be renewing it....
Certain things you don't forget.....
Oddly enough, I've never used it at work, except when I worked in critical care....
:hi:
Edited to add: I am retired; that's why I won't be renewing!
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Wed Apr-26-06 02:21 AM
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13. I am required to be certified for both of my jobs |
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The bonus is that I get paid to take the training (and don't have to pay for it like everybody else).
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Edited on Wed Apr-26-06 06:40 AM by Iniquitous Bunny
dupe
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Wed Apr-26-06 06:37 AM
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16. I let mine lapse so I'm not official anymore |
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However, I'd risk the odds of being sued and use the knowledge in an emergency.:)
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Wed Apr-26-06 06:42 AM
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17. Let mine lapse, had it done when I was a Summer Camp... |
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counselor, it was required.
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Wed Apr-26-06 06:42 AM
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18. I am ...but, I do NOT consider myself a first responder... |
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I guess I could do it in a pinch...
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