CPR Courses in the New York, Adirondack Region

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a training program that covers appropriate rescue techniques for individuals assisting someone that may be in cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest is the sudden unexpected loss of heart function, or when a person is not breathing and does not have a pulse.

During CPR training, individuals are taught the signs and symptoms to look for in a person having a heart attack, stroke, or are in cardiac arrest and as well as any choking emergencies. In a CPR course everyone is given critical background about heart disease, risk factors and heart and lung function.

Rescue techniques can be taught for adult, child and infant and the program includes training in skills on how to respond and perform CPR. At the end of a CPR course individuals will be able to know:

when to start CPR

when to give breaths which will also include using barrier devices

when and how to check for a pulse

how to give compressions

when to use an AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) if the training calls for it

Programs in the New York Adirondack region, which includes the Saratoga and Glens Falls area, are given by the American Red Cross, which has 2 locations that offer CPR training in both Adult and Child CPR. Both locations have on going classes and the certification is valid for one year. The cost will range from $40.00 to $75.00 depending on which certification is obtained. There web site at red cross adirondack saratoga.org will give further information as to other courses and certifications that may be obtained and the dates that are available as they constantly have courses given. These locations are:

Glens Falls Chapter
74 Warren Street
Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-792-6545

Ballston Spa Chapter
479 Rowland Street
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
518-584-2510

Other CPR courses and training can be obtained through the Glens Falls Hospital. These courses are taught throughout different locations in the Adirondack community. They may be taught at local schools and/or different work sites. These courses also range in prices and certifications. Currently they are taught by the American Heart Association and they are valid for two years. More information can be obtained by checking there website at glensfallshospital.org or by contacting them at:

Glens Falls Hospital
100 Park Street
Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-926-1000

Learning CPR may make the difference in saving a life.

Resources:
http://www.redcross.org/services/hss/courses/pfachapter.html#NY
https://www.glensfallshospital.org/