Q. How
long is the course?
The course takes roughly 3 –
3 1⁄2 hours
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What does the course cover?
We cover the essentials of CPR, rescue
breathing, & removal of airway obstruction(s). In
addition, the course includes how one should respond
if an infant or child has a head injury, poisoning,
burn or a seizure. If time permits, there may
be some discussion of other basic first aid responses.
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Should my Nanny Take a Spanish CPR Class?
This is a question that I often find
myself speaking with parents about. There
is no question that you want your nanny, or whatever
name you give to that person in whom you have entrusted
so much to, be ready to act if necessary to save
a life.
Formative language skills develop
in the first decade of life and are much harder
to transfer to foreign languages unless formally
studied. Yet, thousands of men and women in
the Los Angeles area are working among, and with
families in so many capacities.
It is sometimes difficult to know
just how well someone understands what you say to
them for the following reasons:
- They may be embarrassed and not want to acknowledge
that they didn’t understand.
- Their financial future depends on their employment
and they do not want to jeopardize a coveted job.
- They may actually see their job as a means
of learning English as well as providing support
for the family they work for.
The benefits of taking a course in Spanish are
many and have a solid basis for your consideration.
They include
- They will learn more in their native language!
- Your employee will be in an environment where
they are less inhibited to ask questions if they
lack understanding.
- We will deal with certain cultural issues (or
specific ways of dealing with health problems
in their native country) that will clarify why
we do, or don’t do certain things when an
infant or child is at risk.
- Their skills and understanding can be much
better evaluated by someone who speaks their language
Save A Little Life’s CPR &
First-Aid education is focused on getting the learner
to understand the basics of life-saving skills.
Knowing when & how to use these skills is fundamental
to the process. Because of this, we strongly
suggest that your primarily Spanish-speaking employee
take our Spanish language course. Please check
our Community Class Calendar for dates & times.
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Q. Is
this course only intended for newborns?
No. Course material may focus
on the newborn, particularly if all
parents & care providers have pre-born or newborn.
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Q. What
about CPR for older babies & toddlers?
Although there are differences, our
course tends to focus on
commonalitiesbetween these different age groups.
It is our belief that the
differences are not that significant in a true emergency.
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Q. Are
in-home courses any different than those in the community?
No. course content is unchanged.
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Q. Do
participants receive a certificationcard upon completion?
No. We do follow the strict guidelines
of The American Heart Association but the
course is shorter and includes materials not
usually included (first-aid). As a result,
we cannot offer a card. Should you require certification
(health professional, etc.), a formal certification
course can be provided but must be arranged with
our office in advance. This would be a separate
class.
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Q. Can
you do a bi-lingual class in our home that would include
our care provider (s)?
No. These are separate courses
that require one language or another. We strongly
recommend that your care provider(s) take the course
in their native language. If you need further
clarification on this issue, feel free to call the
office.
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Q. How
often do you recommend a refresher course?
This varies based on how comfortable
one is with the skills. Most experts in the
field recommend a refresher every 1- 2 years.
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Q. Can
our babies/children attend with us?
Preferably not. This type of
education requires focused concentration on the
subject matter. Having babies & children
present is a considerable distraction. If you
are absolutely unable to provide care for them while
you attend, call the office to discuss the issue.
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Q.
How does one pay for the class?
Via check or cash. Save A Little
Life does not accept credit cards yet.
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Q. How
far in advance do I need to schedule a private class?
The sooner the better. We are consistently
booking courses 3-6 weeks in advance, particularly
for weekend course dates. Please call the office
and discuss with us what openings are available.
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Q. How
far in advance do I need to schedule a private class?
To download a PDF Registration
Form to send in with your payment click
here. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader
or or similar program to view. Click here to
download Adobe Reader.
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