How many here are CPR and first aid certified?

[Reverend_Smitty]

I just renewed my certification for the professional rescuer yesterday and it got me wondering how much of the general public has this type of certification. Personally I feel that CPR and basic first aid techniques are something that everyone should know, unfortunately statistics show that people who take one of these courses a month later will only retain 40% of the knowledge they learned. Even someone with my level of training and who has been certified for as long as I have (about 8 years) will only retain about 80% of what they learned. So I guess what I'm saying is it never hurts to take a refresher course because you never know when these skills will come in handy.

[DS1]

1. Not re-certified, but once certified for sure

Was even ready to ride as an EMT

Then I marched off to war. Go figure

[Texasgal]

2. I am...

But I am required to. I am an RN!! :)

To those of you out there, it really is a good idea to get certified... you never know!!

Good Post REV!!! :hi:

[Reverend_Smitty]

3. My job requires me to have it as well

I couldn't apply for my athletic training certification exam nor could I apply for licensure without it. Fortunately I've never come across a situation where I've had to use these skills but I'd like to think I would be adequately prepared.

Personally having to deal with a cervical spine injury is more common in my profession and probably scares me more

[mduffy31]

4. I am

But like Texasgal I am a nurse in critical care so I am required to. Plus it is an easy CEU

[Book Lover]

5. My cert just lasped

When my child was born, I took both the adult and child cert. I need to reup though...

[ScreamingMeemie]

6. Me.

Well worth it.

[commander bunnypants]

7. same here since the 80's

2 years now with an AED.

A most wonderful Doc in the Box

CB

[lizziegrace]

8. I am

but need to renew my certificates.

[EstimatedProphet]

9. I used to be

It's expired now though

[Left_Winger]

10. I was once

but never renewed the certification. However, I still know how to do it.

[fleabert]

11. certified, used to be an instructor...

I taught quite a few lifeguards in my day...Ellis & Associates, not Red Cross. I cannot stand Red Cross. The class I took recently was RC, and I hated it.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. As an RN, I too am required to have CPR certification.....

Never did the first aid stuff, though....

I think my CPR expires at the end of this year......

I very much doubt that I'll be renewing it....

Certain things you don't forget.....

Oddly enough, I've never used it at work, except when I worked in critical care....

:hi:

Edited to add: I am retired; that's why I won't be renewing!

[NMMNG]

13. I am required to be certified for both of my jobs

The bonus is that I get paid to take the training (and don't have to pay for it like everybody else).

[Zorra]

14. Me. n/t

[Iniquitous Bunny]

Yes, I am.

[Iniquitous Bunny]

15. delete

dupe

[LaurenG]

16. I let mine lapse so I'm not official anymore

However, I'd risk the odds of being sued and use the knowledge in an emergency.:)

[Solon]

17. Let mine lapse, had it done when I was a Summer Camp...

counselor, it was required.

[wildhorses]

18. I am ...but, I do NOT consider myself a first responder...

I guess I could do it in a pinch...