AED & CPR
Training and Consulting, Inc.
- AHA Disclaimer
"The AHA strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the AHA." (revised January 2006)
Heartsaver CPR & AED teaches CPR, use of an AED (automated external defibrillator) and relief of choking. Specific training on the AED model you have can be conducted upon request.
Participants learn the chain of survival, how and when to activate EMS (emergency medical services), the legal safeguards of Good Samaritan Laws, and signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke.
This class covers Adult (8 Years +), Child (1-7), and Infant (under 1) procedures.
Notes: This class:
- meets DCFS requirements for adoptive and foster parents.
- is approved for 0.4 CECs for ACE Certified Trainers and Instructors.
- is eligible for 3 Continuing Education Development Units (CPDUs) for Illinois teachers.
(A two year certification is issued upon sucessful completion) - * 3 hrs. - $50
If you are in the healthcare field or plan to be, this class will not meet your needs; please see the BLS class.
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Basic First Aid teaches participants to effectively recognize and treat adult emergencies in the critical first minutes until EMS personnel arrive. This course provides training on first aid, medical emergencies, injuries, and environmental emergencies. Topics covered including management of bleeding emergencies, burns, strains & sprains, and various medical emergencies including allergic reaction and seizure.
(A two year certification is issued upon sucessful completion) - * Approx. 3 hrs. - $55
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Heartsaver First Aid with CPR & AED, a comprehensive course for the First Responder, teaches CPR, use of an AED, and relief of choking), as well as first aid emergencies including treatment of bleeding, burns, strains and sprains, and management of common medical emergencies.
Notes: This class:
- is approved for 0.4 CECs for ACE Certified Trainers and Instructors.
(A two year certification is issued upon sucessful completion) - * Approx. 6 hrs. - $85
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Pediatric First Aid is geared toward pre-school teachers and others who work with young children. Management of illness and injuries for children is covered. Topics include first aid basics for children, medical emergencies, injuries, and environmental emergencies. This class can be conducted as a stand- alone class or along with the Heartsaver CPR & AED class.
Notes: This class:
- meets the requirements for DCFS and NAECY accreditation for child care centers.
(A two year certification is issued upon sucessful completion) - * 3 hrs. - $55
* Approximately 6 hrs. with FA + CPR and AED - $85
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BLS for Healthcare Providers is designed to teach the skills of CPR (including ventilation with a barrier device, a bag-valve mask device, and oxygen), use of an AED, and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO) for adults, children, and infants. 
On-Line Recertification Option
On-Line Recertification OptionThis class is appropriate for anyone currently working in the healthcare field or anybody attending any health-related program of study.
(A two year certification is issued upon sucessful completion) - * 3 hrs. - $55
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Instructor classes lead to Heartsaver or BLS for Health Care Provider Instructor status. Training consists of a one day (8 Hour) classroom course, a 7-hour self-directed CD-ROM course, and student teaching requirements. Please contact us for additional details and requirements.
Pre-requisite: Current American Heart Association CPR Certification
Class Descriptions
Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) includes information that will help students understand risks of exposure and how to reduce them for themselves and others. The program assists in satisfying the training requirements of the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.10.0)
(One year certification issued upon completion) - * 1.5 hrs. - $35
American Safety & Health Institute Courses
Emergency Oxygen Administration focuses on rescue breathing and oxygen delivery devices. Serious medical emergencies often cause oxygen to be depleted in the body; supplemental oxygen is a critical step in treating a severe or life-threatening illness or injury.
Wilderness First Aid The first part of this course covers management of emergencies involved in wilderness recreation, such as short trips in which help may be more than 30 minutes away, but less than a few hours. The second half is geared towards those who are involved in more challenging wilderness activities, with focus on the continuation of care in situations where professional help may be significantly delayed for many hours or days. Many of the first aid techniques discussed should be used only as a last resort, and not in urban settings when EMS is available within minutes.
(A three year certification is issued upon sucessful completion)
*total 16 hours - approximate time frame - $160 (please call for "non-profits" discounted rate)
Wilderness First Aid - Recertification This shorter class is designed for those with extensive experience involving more challenging wilderness activities. There will be greater focus on practice, decision making and response to scenarios.
*call to register, and must provide documentation
(A three year certification is issued upon successful completion)
*total 8 hours - approximate time frame - $99 (please call for "non-profits" discounted rate)
** Classes meet requirements for Boy Scouts of America**
National Safety Council Courses
Advanced First Aid is a 16 - 24 hour course that prepares participants to recognize and act in an emergency to sustain life. This program exceeds OSHA guidelines for emergency care. It is intended for work-place emergency response team members and can be customized for the environment. It is intended for first responders who are not licensed healthcare workers. Medical, Injury, and Behavioral emergencies are addressed. (Three year certification issued upon completion)
The course can be conduced in as little as two days (8 hours per day) or in shorter sessions over several weeks or months.
American Heart Association (AHA) Classes
All CPR Certifications are issued through the AHA and are valid for a two year period. The AHA is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. The American Heart Association has long been a leader in Cardiovascular Care Research and Education. To learn more about the mission of the AHA, please visit their website at: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/
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AED & CPR Training and Consulting, Inc.
636 Church Street Suite 301
Evanston, Illinois 60201
773-525-7430
Pre-Emergency Response Workshops help members of Emergency Response Teams prepare to handle an emergency before it happens. This workshop addreses the role of anxiety, the physical demands of responding tro an emergency, and decision-making under duress.
Post-Emergency Response Debriefing helps responders address the immediate, or lingering, stressors in the aftermath of an emergency. Specific techniques and strategies are taught to alleviate any unwanted thoughts, feeling, or memories. This workshop can be arranged for individuals or groups of responders.
Reiki Level 1: This introductory class is very practical and intended for students wanting to learn how to use their hands for self-healing, as well as, for family/friends, pets, plants and even inanimate objects. This class will teach you what you the history and basics of "Usui Method Reiki" hands-on energy healing for personal use.
"Usui Shiki Reiki" Certificate upon completion. *4 hrs.- $95.00
Reiki Level 2: (prereq. Reiki Level 1 or "Shiin" Reiki/MTT completed at Affinity) You will learn powerful "Usui Shiki" Reiki Symbols that will magnify the healing exponentially, as well as, learning distance healing. After the class, you will feel much more confident, competent and enthused about applying Reiki healing. This class is intended for students wanting to enhance their abilities, whether it be for personal use, or for use in their Practice with others.
"Usui Shiki Reiki" Certificate upon completion. *5 hrs.- $140.00
"Shiin" Reiki/MTT: Previously taught as "Etheric Touch," or "Practical Reiki," this unique workshop integrates two very effective and proven hands-on energy healing modalities: introductory levels Reiki and EFT/MTT... and more!. It is intended for students wanting to learn how to use their hands for self-healing, as well as, for family/friends, pets, plants and even inanimate objects. This class will teach you everything you need to know about "hands-on" energy healing for personal use.
"Sui Getsu Kai Shiin Reiki-Do/MTT" Certificate upon completion. *5hrs.- $120.00
Level 1 EFT Certification: Meridian Tapping Technique for Self-Treatment This abbreviated introductory class is very practical and intended for students wanting to use their finger tapping for self-healing, as well as, for family/friends, and pets. This class will teach you what you need to know about simple Vibrational Energy healing for personal use.
"EFT - Level 1" Certificate upon completion. *3hrs. - $55
Level 2 EFT Certification: (*Prereq. Level 1 EFT or Level 1 "Shiin" Reiki/MTT at Affinity Institute) Meridian Tapping Technique for the Treatment of Others * You will learn more specific techniques/strategies that will magnify the healing. After the class, you will feel much more confident, competent and enthused about using EFT. This Class is intended for students wanting to enhance their abilities, whether it be for personal use, or for use in their practice on others.
"EFT - Level 2" Certificate upon completion. *3.5hrs. - $70
Affinity Institute Classes
