How many folks have their CPR card?

[Rubycon]

You know these days you just never know when you might need it. It can make the difference between life and death. It's obviously required for my job. What about everyone else?

 

[Jmman]

I got mine a couple of weeks ago. Hopefully I will never neeed it, but you never know......

 

[Mr Incognito]

Mine too was required for a job (camp counseler). I think I am legit until this July. Unfortunately I don't have the confidence in my skills to actually preform CPR on anyone. Also, I don't need to be sued right now.

 

[RollWave]

I dont think I'd ever even use it. The threat of lawsuits these days is just too great. You may have saved a persons life but since you broke their ribs in the process they may screw you anyways...now would that really be worth it?

EDIT: having seens this sort of thing happen before I dont think I'd ever get involved...even if the lawsuits arent successful most of the time the hassle might not even be worth it.

 

[BoomerD]

/me has been Red Cross CPR & Advanced First Aid trained for about 30 years. It was a requirement when I first started my apprenticeship, and I kept it current every 2 years since.

Originally posted by: RollWave
I dont think I'd ever even use it. The threat of lawsuits these days is just too great. You may have saved a persons life but since you broke their ribs in the process they may screw you anyways...now would that really be worth it?

EDIT: having seens this sort of thing happen before I dont think I'd ever get involved...even if the lawsuits arent successful most of the time the hassle might not even be worth it.

FWIW, MOST states have the "Good Samaritan Law", which shields you from lawsuit in MOST cases, providing you follow certain guidelines:

Unless a caretaker relationship (such as a parent-child or doctor-patient relationship) exists prior to the illness or injury, or the "Good Samaritan" is responsible for the existence of the illness or injury, no person is required to give aid of any sort to a victim.
Any first aid provided must not be in exchange for any reward or financial compensation. As a result, medical professionals are typically not protected by Good Samaritan laws when performing first aid in connection with their employment.
If aid begins, the responder must not leave the scene until:
It is necessary in order to call for needed medical assistance.
Somebody of equal ability can take over.
Continuing to give aid is unsafe (this can be as simple as a lack of adequate protection against potential diseases, such as latex gloves to protect against HIV) ? a responder can never be forced to put himself or herself in danger to aid another person.
The responder is not legally liable for the death, disfigurement or disability of the victim as long as the responder acted as a rational person of the same level of training would have under the same circumstances

http://www.answers.com/topic/good-samaritan-doctrine

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Samaritan_law

http://www.swc.cc.ca.us/~kjacobs/goodsam.htm

 

[Brainonska511]

I was Red Cross certified in CPR, AED, Lifeguarding and First Aid, but the course I took was in my 2004-2005 year of HS (Junior year) and CPR/AED only lasts for 1 year. I have not been recertified in those and they have since changed certain rules (such as compressions/breath ratios for adults). I'm still certified for the next year in Lifeguarding and First Aid, as those last 3 years from the certification date.

 

[EGGO]

It's old, a few years. Guess it's as good as nothing by now.

 

[Hyperlite]

i think my child, infant, and adult first aid and CPR are all expired now.

 

[Compton]

I have one but only because it was required by a previous job. It may be expired now.

 

[paulney]

Mine is expired now: after 9/11 and stuff, the company thought it'd be a good idea to have an evac plan, trained CPR people on floors, and drills every now and then.
I got a free class and a good first aid kit.

I should probably renew, but $70 for a class... Meh...

 

[illusion88]

They say seattle has the most CPR trained civilians (almost 1 in 4). So if you are going to go down, it's best to do it in Seattle.

As far as me (I live in SLC), I have my BLS CPR certification, so I am CPR certified.

 

[pennylane]

I used to have it but it expired and I haven't gotten it since. I should do it though.

 

[OFFascist]

I do. I'm studying to be an EMT. Just need to do my clinicals and pass the national registry.

 

[thepd7]

CPRFPR, LG, WSI, and LGI, all American Red Cross.

 

[O2Deprived]

1st Aid, CPR, AED certified.

 

[purepolly]

I've got BCLS. I am hoping to do an EKG class and then the ACLS class after this summer.

 

[TallBill]

Mine has expired, but I'm refreshing it in a few weeks.

 

[FreshCrabLegs]

:raises hand

 

[cardiac]

We have a program here in the city where I've been a paramedic/firefighter for almost 26 years that requires every high schooler to pass AHA CPR before graduating.

For those of you who don't know, renewing your American Heart CPR card is simple. You can take the written test on-line: AHA CPR renewal.. After you take your test on-line, you find a class and go there for your skills exam. Takes about a half hour...... ACLS renewal is still a one day thing......

Bob (AHA CPR, ACLS, & PALS instructor)

 

[FoBoT]

not current, i had CPR training a long time ago

 

[deerslayer]

I got mine last summer. My job offered the course for free. It expires in September I believe.

 

[Snicks]

I used to have my CPR but it has long since required. I did have to use it once on an edlerly gentleman who had a massive heartache at a seminar my company was hosting. Sadly he didn't make it. I need to get my certification again.

 

[moshquerade]

poll?

i have to be currently certified as part of my job.

 

[geecee]

Used to have it. Lapsed years ago and I never re-certified. I had wanted to sign up for a class (wanted to know infant CPR, in particular, after the birth of my first child) but just never seemed to find the time. Definitely a worthwhile endeavor and I should try to make the time.

 

[herm0016]

got it back in when i graduated HS, got it renewed this semester.