A new baby can make ordinary questions feel suddenly important. Which number should everyone have saved? Where are the emergency supplies? Would the people caring for the baby know what to do while help is on the way?
The LP Health Directions AHA Heartsaver CPR, AED and First Aid class gives parents, grandparents, babysitters and other caregivers a place to practice important skills with an instructor before an emergency happens. It is not about making anyone anxious. It is about helping the people who care for a baby feel better prepared to respond while emergency help is on the way.
Expecting parents may find it especially helpful to complete the class before the baby arrives. That gives them time to practice, ask questions and help grandparents or other caregivers prepare before the first busy weeks at home.
Who can benefit from infant CPR training?
Infant CPR training can be useful for anyone who regularly cares for a baby, including:
- new and expecting parents;
- grandparents and relatives;
- babysitters and nannies;
- foster parents;
- childcare professionals; and
- family friends who may care for the baby.
You do not need a healthcare background to take the class. It is designed for people who want practical, hands-on preparation for emergencies at home, at work or in the community.
Why take the AHA Heartsaver class?
The class includes adult, child and infant CPR skills, AED use and First Aid. If infant CPR is your main concern, you will practice those skills with an infant training manikin and receive feedback from an instructor.
The scheduled instructor-led class is four hours, costs $60 and provides a two-year American Heart Association eCard after successful completion. The course gives families and caregivers useful preparation while also providing a recognized AHA course completion card.
What should you expect from the class?
Expect to learn by practicing. Your instructor will explain the skills, demonstrate them and give you time to practice on training equipment. You can ask questions and receive coaching in a calm classroom setting.
The goal is not to make an emergency feel frightening. It is to make the actions you may need to take feel more familiar. No article or video can replace hands-on practice with an instructor who can watch what you are doing and help you improve.
Who should attend?
Anyone who regularly cares for a baby can benefit from learning infant CPR. Parents often attend with a spouse, grandparent or another person who will care for their child. Babysitters, foster parents and childcare professionals can also use the class to strengthen their emergency preparation.
Each person who attends receives their own practice time and must successfully complete the course requirements to receive an AHA eCard.
Prepare before an emergency happens
You cannot predict when an emergency will happen, but you can decide to prepare before one does. A Heartsaver class gives you hands-on experience with infant CPR and the opportunity to build confidence using realistic training equipment.
LP Health Directions offers scheduled AHA Heartsaver CPR, AED and First Aid classes in Phoenix and Tucson. Review the current calendar and choose the location, date and time that work best for you.
Learning CPR cannot guarantee the outcome of an emergency, but being trained can help you respond with greater preparation when a baby or another person needs immediate help.