Phase 1 CPR

My sister and brother-​in-​law are expecting their first child next month and thought it’d be a good idea if the family members that would have the most contact with the baby learn CPR and life-​saving skills. Fantastic idea and I’m so glad we did this!
Evan from Phase 1 CPR came to my sister’s house today and gave a hands-​on Heartsaver AED course, which included learning how to do CPR, using an AED and life-​saving techniques for choking for all ages levels: adult, child and infant. The course normally is taught at their Wayne location and ours was actually the first taught in the students home.
Evan was very thorough and clear as an instructor. Accompanying the hands-​on training was a viewing of the official DVD from the American Heart Association which explains all the techniques that you will learn. The pace of the class was perfect. The DVD intro’d the techniques, and after each session Evan demonstrated them to us on dummies. He provided all the training equipment: adult dummies, infant dummies, face masks, 1-​way valves, AEDs. It really helped to use all of the equipment firsthand, plus he shows what to do if none are available — how to administer CPR by pinching the nose, etc.
After you learn each technique, Evan had each student run through a full session as if you would experience this in real life: from checking if the scene is safe to calling for help, doing CPR, etc. Entire class should take about 3 hours but we ran a little over, but he was totally cool about it and did not rush us at any point. Plus on top of this, we were each given a laminated card showing all the CPR techniques. There’s also an AHA book you can purchase for $ 12, but it’s optional. You’re also given a 2-​year certification from the American Heart Association, which they’ll mail to you as a card after the course.
I highly recommend this course for everyone, CPR is invaluable to learn and can save a life one day. And at $ 40 a person, you cannot beat the price. I would have paid more for this class. It’s worth it.
Evan mentioned he will be taking paramedic courses here at the EMS school in downtown Jersey City so you can see he is passionate about this. I believe the business is also family owned.