Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

An Independent ASHI-authorized Training Center

Also commonly referred to as Basic Life Support (BLS)

The Lackawanna College Paramedic Training Institute is an independent authorized Training Center for the American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) and offers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer. CPR for the Professional Rescuer is offered both in conjunction with and independent from the Paramedic Training Program. A CPR for the Professional Rescuer course develops student’s core knowledge and skills to meet objectives for successful completion which includes:

CPR for the Professional Rescuer is intended for healthcare professionals, emergency medical responders, or anyone needing BLS training and certification as a job requirement.

Initial certification requires 7 hours of instruction. Renewal CPR for the Professional Rescuer requires half the number hours of initial instruction. Prerequisites for renewal include a current CPR certification (equal to the professional level) prior to expiration.

There are no prerequisites for initial certification in this course.

For information regarding the CPR for the Professional Rescuer program, costs, and the next offering, contact the Lackawanna College Paramedic Training Institute & ASHI Training Center Director Michael J. Macedonia at 570-504-7928 or macedoniam@lackawanna.edu; or contact the Continuing education office at 570-961-7883 or 1-800-346-3552.

For more information regarding American Health & Safety Institute contact or visit:

American Safety & Health Institute
4670 Richmond Road Suite 300
Warrensville Heights, OH 44128
1-800-682-5067
www.ashinstitute.org

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