Community CPR
Black, Hispanic adults less likely to receive CPR, especially in public
According to a 2022 American Heart Association study, Black and Latino people experiencing cardiac arrest are 41% less likely than their White peers to receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation, better known as CPR, from a bystander. Article Released Jul 8, 2023.
(H3) firmly believes that raising awareness within our community is a vital step in saving lives and alleviating the apprehension associated with providing aid during critical situations. By addressing these concerns, we aim to bridge the gap identified by organizations like the American Heart Association, which highlights the issue of delayed assistance.
By working together, we can empower individuals to overcome their fears and hesitations when it comes to rendering aid, ultimately making a significant impact on the timely delivery of life-saving assistance.
Our Community CPR classes will cover techniques for Adults, Children, and Infants (Hands-only CPR), the use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), and abdominal thrusts (the Heimlich Maneuver) for choking victims.
These classes will be either non-certification courses/ or certified for the community. Depending on the need for the participants. The classes run under the American Heart Association Family & Friends model, which is a non-certification course. As well as American Heart Association HeartSaver certified course. *Certification is not required to save a life.
