LDS vs. Red Cross CPR class ?

[jrg]

What's the difference between the CPR class offered by the local dive shop and the CPR class offered by the Red Cross?

 

[bnelson]

I looked through some of the materials for the PADI EFR class, and if I remember right, they looked very well put together. (I didn't take the class, so I didn't read all of the materials.)

The major difference that I see is the EFR card may not be as widely accepted as a Red Cross or Heart Association card (those two generally being the accepted standard for CPR training..)

Another that I see is price, basic Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED/Oxygen certs can be had most of the time for under $50.

I'm a Red Cross Instructor, BTW, so I may be slightly biased..

What's the difference between the CPR class offered by the local dive shop and the CPR class offered by the Red Cross?

 

[Bob3]

Yah, what he sez. 2 thumbs up for Red Cross.
(from a former WSI) wink

 

[diver_paula]

Doesn't PADI require the EFR as preqrequisites to some of their courses? And that PADI doesn't accept the Red Cross cert?

Just curious.
Paula

 

[daylight]

Red Cross CPR is fine. PADI EFR is fine too. Are they not going to allow you to perfrom CPR? Whoever "They" are?
As far as I know, the requirement is that we be "certified" in CPR. If that is Red Cross or PADI or Reactright, Whatever.
No need to make a bigger deal of it. Just do the deed and get certified in the easiest, cheapest, most thorough manner.
Larry
Larry

 

[bnelson]

"They" are anyone who requires a CPR certification for some reason. Some places specify Red Cross or American Heart for their prereqs. Also, both ARC and AHA have professional level cards that are required for EMT and above.

I agree with you that anyone trained can do CPR, I believe that everyone should take at least a CPR class. If you're just looking to have CPR training, then any CPR class is fine

Red Cross CPR is fine. PADI EFR is fine too. Are they not going to allow you to perfrom CPR? Whoever "They" are?
As far as I know, the requirement is that we be "certified" in CPR. If that is Red Cross or PADI or Reactright, Whatever.
No need to make a bigger deal of it. Just do the deed and get certified in the easiest, cheapest, most thorough manner.
Larry
Larry

 

[bnelson]

Yah, what he sez. 2 thumbs up for Red Cross.
(from a former WSI) wink

Word to the water safety instructors

Did you teach anything else? (just wondering)

 

[Bob3]

Did you teach anything else?

For the Red Cross, no. just swimming & lifesaving classes.

 

[bnelson]

Cool

I really enjoy teaching the occasional swim lesson still

Mostly I do CPR and Lifeguard Training now

For the Red Cross, no. just swimming & lifesaving classes.

 

[bedazzle410]

I noticed on my cards that the red cross cpr is good for one year while NAUI is good for two years