Adult, Child, Infant CPR Training, First Aid, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens
Our classes provide a two-year American Heart Association Certification. We use the most current training materials and each class runs either four or six hours. We also provide Renewal Classes for people who are currently CPR Certified. We want to make training convenient for you, so whether you're on the safety committee at your place of business, need certification for your licensed daycare, or your entire business requires certification, we can teach our courses on-site in Apple Valley, at your home or at your place of business.
Keywords: CPR, basic life support, BLS, cardiac arrest, automated external defibrillators, AEDs, ventricular fibrillation, rescue breathing, defibrillation, chain of survival, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, vital rhythm, firefighter, Dakota County, Minnesota, CPR, basic life support, BLS, cardiac arrest, automated external defibrillators, AEDs, ventricular fibrillation, rescue breathing, defibrillation, chain of survival, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, •Ventricular fibrillation can be treated, but it requires applying an electrical shock to the chest called defibrillation, •When an emergency situation is recognized, the first link in the chain of survival is early access. This means activating the emergency medical services, or EMS, system by calling 911 (check your community plan, some communities require dialing a different number, •If an AED is available, bring it back to the person's side. The moment an AED becomes available, IMMEDIATELY press the "on" button. The AED will begin to speak to you. Follow its directions to use the AED. Rescue Breathing, airway, nose, mouth, tubes, throat, head, trauma, first responder, EMT, medical, health, ECG, death, life, spiritual, victim, classes, courses, training, conference, chest compressions, •After 30 compressions, stop, open the airway again, and provide the next 2 slow breaths. Then, position your hands in the same spot as before and perform another 30 chest compressions. Continue the cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths until an AED becomes available or until EMS providers arrive.American Heart Association. 2005 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. International Consensus on Science. Circulation. 2005, Aaron Ramstad, Ramstad
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
I have been in my own CPR training business for 3 years. I have been in the medical field for over 17 years.
What is your primary product or service?
Provide convienant CPR, First Aid and AED training and education services providing a American Heart Association certification good for two years; upon successful completion of course and testing.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I joined the US Army in 1995 and was given the job (MOS) as a combat medic/patient care and administration. My continue training in the Army for 8 years and my current role as a firefighter have given me the skills and tools necessary to train others. It is a great feeling to help educate people on skills that could one day save a life.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
My pricing for individuals taking any of the courses I offer will always be competitive andade affordable to anyone wanting to take the time to become educated and certified. I also travel to places that are convienant for my customers such as churches, businesses, homes, daycares or on site in Apple Valley.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Vital Rhythm CPR is located in Apple Valley Minnesota. We are a traveling educator and will continue to grow and add instructors as needed. This business will always remain one on one, affordable and customer oriented to ensure everyone wanting or needing certification or simply to gain more knowledge to save a life, will be given the opportunity and feel comfortable doing so.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Visit: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=202192159936698930529.0004b661a2248aabe64a3&msa=0
What type of payments do you accept?
Check, Cash and VISA MASTERCARD online payments.
Which areas do you service?
Entire Twin Cities Metro Area
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
It is owned and operate by myself and my wife. I am the instructor, owner and over-seer of operations and my wife Catherine does all things administrative to include scheduling class dates and times.
What are your hours of operation?
7 days a week from 0800 to 2000 hours we conduct classes, respond to emails, phone calls etc...
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That they trust me and find me easy to talk too.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends - John 15:3