CPR classes are offered periodically by Wentworth-Douglass Hospital (742-5252) and Portsmouth Regional Hospital (436-5110). The University of New Hampshire Continuing Education Program also offers CPR and EMT classes (www.learn.unh.edu or call 862-2015 for a catalogue).

Children ages 11-14 are allowed to attend the Successful Sitter/CPR class at the CHEC. Children must be 11 years old at the time of the class. CHEC does not make exceptions to this rule. Parents do not attend the course with their children. It is requested that participants bring a pad of paper, pen or pencil, a sweater or sweatshirt since room temperatures vary, and a bag lunch with a snack and drinks. We do not have vending machines at CHEC.

The Alternative Fitness Body IQ Video Set is available for $39.95 at the front desk of the studio or by calling 1-877-9Pilates. The video is great to compliment your class work. THe first video presents the 6 Basic Alternative Fitness Principles which are presented in class. It is arranged in tutorials for learning. The second video has 3 floor exercise sequences plus one reformer workout.

Yes, it is possible to learn slow breathing on your own, and you will gradually assimilate with Breatheasy. People have actually been doing this for years under the name of biofeedback. Unfortunately, biofeedback is difficult and time-consuming to learn, which is why it has never gained widespread use. Slow breathing is also very difficult to learn unaided because it's only effective when done in a very relaxed state with minimal conscious effort.

In Hawaii real estate, CPR stands for "condominium property regime" and is most commonly heard when referring to a number, the "CPR number", which identifies one condominium property from another for tax and sales purposes. A single-family residence, for example, has a five number Tax Map Key (TMK) such as 3-7-3-10-10, which refers to a specific piece of land and everything on it.

Where can I get first aid classes?The American Red Cross offers classes in first aid. For information, call (909) 986-6651.

An applicant for EMT certification must hold either an American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuer card, an American Heart Association BLS for the Healthcare Provider or a CPR equivalent certification from an organization approved by the Bureau of EMS pursuant to Chapter 64E-2.038, Florida Administrative Code. A signed copy of both sides of the CPR/professional rescuer card must be submitted with your application.

Rockingham regularly provides community CPR programs for groups or individuals. If you are interested in being trained in CPR or choke saver you can contact our training office at 603-886-5375 for information about upcoming classes.

All students entering a program in the School of Nursing and Allied Health are required to have certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for health care providers (American Heart Association) or professional rescuers (American Red Cross). You can contact local hospitals, the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross for information about classes. In addition, Ventura College offers CPR classes the week before school begins.

Generally speaking trained, certified or licensed health care providers are required to complete health care provider (HCP) level CPR. HCP CPR is also known as CPR for PRofessional Rescuers, or Professional Rescuer CPR. If you do not fit the above description, generally a Heartsaver class will be appropriate for your needs.

CPR on pets is done very similar to CPR in people. First remember your ABC’s. Establish an open Airway, check for Breathing, and check the Circulation. Then you need to start chest compressions and inflate the lungs. Dr.Sheldon often lectures paramedics and pet clubs on the basics of CPR and First Aid in pets. Check out his articles in this web site Be Your Pet’s Bets Friend: Learn First Aid and Be Your Pet's Best Friend: Learn First Aid Part 2.

This page contains answers to common questions handled by our support staff, along with some tips and tricks that we have found useful and presented here as questions. Note: In these answers we will follow a few shorthand conventions for describing user-interface procedures.