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Non-Healthcare Career Professionals That Need CPR Training

CPR training is a well-known requirement for people in the medical field. If you work at a hospital, assisted living, or in-home health care, the need to have proper CPR training and certification is vital. You may believe these are the only careers where CPR can make an impact. Here are some of the other non-healthcare career areas where professionals should have proper training and certification in this life-saving resource. 

Teachers

Teachers are in continuous contact with children both in their classrooms and on school grounds. People tend to think that CPR is something for adults and the elderly. Children can also have severe medical emergencies where CPR is necessary. Children can choke on food and snacks. They can also fall and become injured. Teachers, as well as teacher aides, should have CPR training in order to prepare for incidents of this kind. Some schools do require this training while others only require a certain amount of staff to have the training. 

Law Enforcement

Many law enforcement professionals have started obtaining CPR training. This is to ensure there is someone available who is certified to help in cases of gunshot wounds, smoke inhalation, stabbings, and other health crises. Law enforcement does not just include the local police and sheriff's departments. The state Department of Corrections is also requiring a larger number of its staff to be certified. This means training for correctional officers as well as kitchen staff and administration. 

Religious Workers

You may not think of religious workers when you think of CPR training. There are times when a parishioner may fall ill and need CPR. Heart attacks and strokes are a leading cause of the need for CPR certifications within religious organizations. However, another key component to consider is the large number of church shootings and other incidents that can put parishioners in a very dangerous spot. These horrific incidents can lead to a need for several members of your clergy, staff, and parishioners to have proper CPR training. 

If you are a non-healthcare professional in any of the fields mentioned, check with your local hospital or community organizations. They will list when the next CPR training classes are and how to become CPR certified for your area. If you are a manager in any of these fields and agree that your employees should have this type of training, contact the same agencies to determine if larger class options are available.   

For more info about CPR training, contact a local company. 


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