Dude, I'm not trying to flame. And you could run triple-manifolded spare airs w/ an online certification from toys-r-us for all I care, I was just trying to open your eyes to some of the realities of being a dive professional
Online CPR ok?
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OP
Oh man, that's awesome. I'm rolling. I can't top it. (Oh, I and I didn't mean to imply that you were flaming me -- it was the mousey clicky-click post that seemed a bit excessive.)
rustyshakelford
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gross negligence would more than likely be needed for any type of a lawsuit. generally speaking people dont sue others based on the success of CPR unless something was clearly done incorrect resulting in the death.
cpr isnt very successful in the real world unfortunately. but if we save one out of ten thats better then none IMO. but what do i know...im just a dumb fireman
brett
gross negligence would more than likely be needed for any type of a lawsuit. generally speaking people dont sue others based on the success of CPR unless something was clearly done incorrect resulting in the death.
cpr isnt very successful in the real world unfortunately. but if we save one out of ten thats better then none IMO. but what do i know...im just a dumb fireman
brett
I didn't way you will be more successful at CPR with a good course, I said you are opening the door to question your professional credibility by NOT taking a good course. I don't know how many lawyers you know, but this is an "in" that many wouldn't miss. If gross negligence was really a prerequisite for lawsuits, we would live in a much better world.
If you're administering CPR it is because the patient is already dead. In the real world (not hollywoood) the chances of getting someone back with CPR are mighty slim.
Rick
I realize that. I didn't claim otherwise, here or in Hollywood. I didn't say that you have a better chance of saving someone, I'm saying you are opening the door for a liability suit if you take shortcuts with your CPR cert. And more importantly, these are the kind of issues you are signing up for when you choose to become a dive professional.
Zieg
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So how do you all feel about someone who has taken numerous hands-on classes in the past but needs a new card or refresher? Would an online class be adquate? This is a serious question, not a troll, not trying to stir trouble.
OP
Zieg: that was the point of my original question and describes my situation. It's a valid question and should not be flamed. In any case, I read the writing on the wall and I'm just about done with the Red Cross online blended certification. The online portion was a snap and saved me hours from that mind-numbing class. I'm going to go do the hands-on portion later today. It'll take 3-4 hours max, and I'm done. I've already passed the written test. It's a real Red Cross certification, but I was able to self-study most of it. Problem solved, and worth the $70 and time saved.
On the related posts, the only time I've been involved in a real-life CPR situation, the woman died. (And this was in a hospital setting, doesn't get better than that.) Too bad it isn't like on TV, where Pamela Anderson lip locks you, pumps a few times, you cough up some water and then go for a mochachino.
On the related posts, the only time I've been involved in a real-life CPR situation, the woman died. (And this was in a hospital setting, doesn't get better than that.) Too bad it isn't like on TV, where Pamela Anderson lip locks you, pumps a few times, you cough up some water and then go for a mochachino.
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