Chicago CPR Academy’s American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR, AED, and First Aid blended training are specifically tailored for teachers, school staff, and students. At Chicago CPR Academy, we understand the paramount importance of safety within educational environments. Our comprehensive training programs, approved by the AHA, are designed to equip educators and students with essential life-saving skills.
Discounted rates for groups of 12 or more students!
How Blended Learning Works. This blended learning course includes an eLearning portion and an in person, instructor-led classroom skills session. The eLearning portion MUST be completed before attending the scheduled in-class portion and can be completed at YOUR OWN PACE. Most learners complete the eLearning in approximately 3-4 hours.
Step 1. You will receive an email containing the direct link to the eLearning once registration is complete. PLEASE EMAIL US IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE THE REGISTRATION EMAIL WITHIN 24 HOURS.
Step 2. Compete the eLearning PRIOR to the in-person skills session. Compete at your own pace!
Step 3. Schedule and complete the IN-PERSON hands-on skills session.
Program Highlights:
- Teacher and Staff Training: Empower your teaching and administrative staff with a holistic approach to emergency response. Our blended training covers adult, child, and infant CPR, AED usage, and essential first aid techniques. This comprehensive curriculum ensures that your staff is well-prepared to handle a range of emergencies, from cardiac events to injuries.
- Student Empowerment: Foster a culture of safety and responsibility among students by incorporating first aid training into the program. Our age-appropriate curriculum teaches students not only CPR and AED usage but also fundamental first aid skills, such as wound care and basic injury management.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Our AHA-approved training program adheres to the latest guidelines in cardiovascular care and first aid. Participants will learn to recognize the signs of cardiac emergencies, administer CPR and use AEDs, as well as gain crucial skills in providing immediate first aid in various situations.
- Blended Learning Approach: Recognizing the busy schedules of educators and students, we offer a blended learning approach. This includes online modules that participants can complete at their own pace, followed by hands-on, instructor-led sessions. This flexibility ensures that the training fits seamlessly into the school’s calendar.
Benefits for Teachers, Staff, and Students:
- Increased Preparedness: Teachers and staff will gain the confidence to respond swiftly and effectively in the critical moments following a cardiac event. Students, too, will develop a sense of responsibility and readiness to act in emergency situations.
- Certification from AHA: Upon completion, everyone will receive a 2 year AHA CPR, AED & First Aid certification.
- Community Safety: By investing in blended training for teachers, staff, and students, your school community becomes a safer and more prepared environment. This commitment to safety extends beyond the school, positively impacting the broader community.
How to Enroll: Ready to prioritize safety within your school community? Contact us today to discuss your specific needs, schedule a blended training session, and take the first step toward creating a more secure educational environment. Together, let’s empower your teachers, staff, and students with AHA CPR, AED, and First Aid blended training.
What does this course teach?
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First aid basics
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Medical emergencies
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Injury emergencies
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Environmental emergencies
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Preventing illness and injury
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Describe how high-quality CPR improves survival
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Explain the concepts of the Chain of Survival
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Recognize when someone needs CPR
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Perform high-quality CPR for an adult
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Describe how to perform CPR with help from others
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Give effective breaths using mouth-to-mouth or a mask for all age groups
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Demonstrate how to use an AED on an adult
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Perform high-quality CPR for a child*
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Demonstrate how to use an AED on a child*
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Perform high-quality CPR for an infant*
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Describe when and how to help a choking adult or child
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Demonstrate how to help a choking infant*
For on-site group training please call (312) 626-8002 or fill in the request form below!