CPR

Hands-Only CPR is CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths. It is recommended for use by people who see a teen or adult suddenly collapse in an "out-of-hospital" setting (such as at home, at work, or in a park). It consists of two easy steps:

  1. Call 911 (or send someone to do that).
  2. Push hard and fast in the center of the chest.

When you call 911, you need to stay on the phone until the 911 dispatcher (operator) tells you to hang up. The dispatcher will ask you about the emergency. They will also ask for details like your location. It is important to be specific, especially if you're calling from a mobile phone as that is not associated with a fixed location or address. Remember that answering the dispatcher's questions will not delay the arrival of help.

Get more information on hands-only CPR at https://cpr.heart.org/en/cpr-courses-and-kits/hands-only-cpr

What Class Do You Need?

You can reference the Quick Links on the right side of this page for class types.

If you are an individual with little or no medical training, looking for a course completion for another job such as in a day-care or school, then you are looking for the Heartsaver course. Here, you will be taught the basics of CPR, AED, and how to provide assistance safely and timely in an effective manner. In addition, we will show how to recognize cardiac arrest and be able to help until EMS assistance arrives. If you need to also take a First Aid Component, please add that to your registration for the Heartsaver Class.

Are you a Nurse, Doctor, Hospital/Clinic Personnel, or Dental Assistant? If you said yes, then you are looking for a BLS (Basic Life Support) course. This course will train you to recognize and respond to various life-threatening emergencies. You will practice providing 1 and 2 rescuer CPR for adults, children, and infants, as well as using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). If you need to also take a First Aid Component, please add that to your registration for the BLS Class.

Check out the CPR course catalog at: https://cpr.heart.org/en/course-catalog-search

Hybrid Class Options

We are able to offer hybrid class options so that you can get your renewal or class completed. View the Quick Links and purchase the online portion of the class, and complete it at your home/work/other location. At the end of the course, print off the certificate. You can then email us at cpr@violet.oh.us or call 614-382-5959 to schedule the in-person check-off/skills demonstration of the class, and we will then issue you your official card (bring the printed course certificate with you). The check-off/skills demonstration session will be $35 due by cash or check on the day of the session.

If you are looking for a GROUP CPR class, please email us at cpr@violet.oh.us or call 614-382-5959 to schedule.