(09-22-06) When was the last time you took a first-aid or CPR course? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

**inspiron** · 09-22-2006, 02:43 PM

When was the last time you took a First Aid or CPR training?

**drgibson** · 09-22-2006, 02:44 PM

Opps you left out the poll.

**inspiron** · 09-22-2006, 02:44 PM

Uups, you're too quick.

jkersh · 09-22-2006, 03:49 PM

OK I said wtf only because I actually dont take the class. My wife assists teaching the class and she just tells me what to do. I know the procedures and everything but have never actually taken the class.

Firedog · 09-22-2006, 03:51 PM

I have to keep my CPR certification up for the fire department. In addition, I have to take continuing education classes for my EMT-B (which wasn't an option

)..

Telmo · 09-23-2006, 06:19 PM

took mine in the army 8yrs ago!!!

Apertureguy · 09-27-2006, 07:27 AM

Last time I went through any First Aide training was when I was in the Military...back in <cough>,<cough>....the early 1980's?

Crap...that was a pretty freaking long time ago. I expect it's changed some since then. I should look for a local course.

Shea · 09-27-2006, 08:26 AM

I have to take it every 2 years also. I will be taking it again on Friday because there are updates.

The problem is, that they teach healthcare professionals the same basic CPR/BLS cirriculum as non-providers. So, they base the lessons learned from non-provider mistakes. For instance, most non-providers do not do compressions correctly, therefore little oxygen is circulated. So theire answer was to increase the ratio to 30/2, 30 compressions to 2 ventilations. For us providers who can do it correctly due to practice, this is actually hindering to the life saving procedure.

Oh well, we do things differently anyway. You will never see us doing CPR with the ratios that are being taught. *shrugs*

Shea · 09-27-2006, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apertureguy

Crap...that was a pretty freaking long time ago. I expect it's changed some since then. I should look for a local course.

It has changed ALOT since the 80s.

dragbar · 09-27-2006, 09:55 AM

While in law enforcement I had to be 1st responder certified, but that was so long ago...that and the last time I did it I heard a distinct snap in the chest. (guy LONG gone..mainly did it for family sake). So don't let me do compressions on you.

D_Klein · 09-27-2006, 05:48 PM

I think I had some basic training back in high school or something, and I've retained enough knowledge from that and other things to be able to do what's necessary in an emergency.

There are a lot of things I should do to better my knowledge, but I just don't have the time or the $$$.

riverrunnernky · 09-30-2006, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inspiron

When was the last time you took a First Aid or CPR training?

Just prior to Retirement from public safety

It's a very good thing to know these things.

I am curious, what has prompted this poller!

riverrunnernky · 09-30-2006, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragbar

While in law enforcement I had to be 1st responder certified, but that was so long ago...that and the last time I did it I heard a distinct snap in the chest. (guy LONG gone..mainly did it for family sake). So don't let me do compressions on you.

gets stiff somethimes there aft....lmao

**inspiron** · 10-02-2006, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by riverrunnernky

I am curious, what has prompted this poller!

I will be taking a certified CPR course again in November - I took the First-Aid course for Motorcyclists last year. A friend of mine (the owner of a Swiss motorcycle forum where I'm active) is a registered nurse and is always promoting first aid and safety courses on that forum. That's what prompted this poll...

ChicsterMG · 10-02-2006, 06:53 PM

Have to take the combat lifesaver course for the Army and then recertify every year.

Get to stick an IV in your favorite people at least once a year....oh, the joy.....ahem...I mean we take it very seriously...really..

**inspiron** · 10-03-2006, 02:48 AM

Chickster, the combination of your comment and your avitar frighten me somehow...

ChicsterMG · 10-05-2006, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inspiron

Chickster, the combination of your comment and your avitar frighten me somehow...

It would really spook you if you saw how bad my hand shakes.

Now, hold still, you may feel a little %%%%%, followed by a tearing, burning, itching, excruciatingly painful ripping sensation.

Oops, I missed, let me try again......

hehe, how about that if removed the word %%%%%!

mike79 · 11-12-2006, 11:41 PM

work requires me to take first aid and cpr every year

Waltamighty · 12-27-2006, 10:27 PM

I take it every year on the job.

MOTOHOLIC! · 12-31-2006, 06:38 PM

I know what CPR is, but I don't know how to do it. I'm sure I could in case of emergency...

As for First-Aid, I can do that.

View Poll Results: When was the last time you took a first-aid or CPR course?
Recently, this year	20	21.74%
Last year	12	13.04%
Two years ago	7	7.61%
Three or more years ago	41	44.57%
First Aid? CPR? WTF?	12	13.04%
Voters: 92. You may not vote on this poll

09-22-2006, 02:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,411	(09-22-06) When was the last time you took a first-aid or CPR course? When was the last time you took a First Aid or CPR training? __________________ blog: gsx1400

09-22-2006, 02:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,258	Opps you left out the poll. __________________ Looking for better fuel economy? Consider a KLR... Better gas milage then a Prius or a Smart car, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg and your testosterone.

09-22-2006, 02:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,411	Uups, you're too quick. __________________ blog: gsx1400

09-22-2006, 03:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
jkersh Third gear and cruising Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: sold Location: 34 59.613n 094 30.852w Posts: 514	OK I said wtf only because I actually dont take the class. My wife assists teaching the class and she just tells me what to do. I know the procedures and everything but have never actually taken the class. __________________ Walk softly and carry a big stick......you never know when a ninja will attack.

09-22-2006, 03:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
Firedog Foil Inspector Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: BMW K1200LT Location: West Lafayette, IN Posts: 961	I have to keep my CPR certification up for the fire department. In addition, I have to take continuing education classes for my EMT-B (which wasn't an option ).. __________________ "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." -Abraham Lincoln

09-23-2006, 06:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Telmo In Training Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 05 Intruder M800 BLACK Location: Azores - Portugal Posts: 116	took mine in the army 8yrs ago!!! __________________ Ride Safe Telmo MIG #6068

09-27-2006, 07:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
Apertureguy Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: New York Posts: 2,920	Last time I went through any First Aide training was when I was in the Military...back in <cough>,<cough>....the early 1980's? Crap...that was a pretty freaking long time ago. I expect it's changed some since then. I should look for a local course.

09-27-2006, 08:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
Shea Third gear and cruising Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Buell XB12Ss Lightning Location: York, Pa Posts: 521	I have to take it every 2 years also. I will be taking it again on Friday because there are updates. The problem is, that they teach healthcare professionals the same basic CPR/BLS cirriculum as non-providers. So, they base the lessons learned from non-provider mistakes. For instance, most non-providers do not do compressions correctly, therefore little oxygen is circulated. So theire answer was to increase the ratio to 30/2, 30 compressions to 2 ventilations. For us providers who can do it correctly due to practice, this is actually hindering to the life saving procedure. Oh well, we do things differently anyway. You will never see us doing CPR with the ratios that are being taught. shrugs

09-27-2006, 09:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
dragbar Fifth gear streak Joined: May 2005 Bike: M50 Location: SE Missouri Posts: 1,375	While in law enforcement I had to be 1st responder certified, but that was so long ago...that and the last time I did it I heard a distinct snap in the chest. (guy LONG gone..mainly did it for family sake). So don't let me do compressions on you. __________________ I ate Chinese last night..........should of seen her struggle when i put her in the van. Доверя́й, но проверя́й.

09-27-2006, 05:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
D_Klein 100% Title Free Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: '05 GSX-R750 (Anniversary Edition) Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,544	I think I had some basic training back in high school or something, and I've retained enough knowledge from that and other things to be able to do what's necessary in an emergency. There are a lot of things I should do to better my knowledge, but I just don't have the time or the $$$. __________________ "Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba...." ~Hunter S. Thompson

10-02-2006, 06:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
ChicsterMG Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: May 2005 Bike: Boulevard C50 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,467	Have to take the combat lifesaver course for the Army and then recertify every year. Get to stick an IV in your favorite people at least once a year....oh, the joy.....ahem...I mean we take it very seriously...really.. __________________ Sometimes you need to ask yourself, "WWGD?"...Just be awesome, that's all! GUT-CUT 2007: 177 LBS. 160 LBS.

10-03-2006, 02:48 AM	#16 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,411	Chickster, the combination of your comment and your avitar frighten me somehow... __________________ blog: gsx1400

11-12-2006, 11:41 PM	#18 (permalink)
mike79 Clunked into first gear Joined: May 2006 Bike: 2005 Suzuki M50 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 210	work requires me to take first aid and cpr every year

12-27-2006, 10:27 PM	#19 (permalink)
Waltamighty In Training Joined: May 2006 Bike: 05 Blue M50 Location: South East Texas Posts: 107	I take it every year on the job.

12-31-2006, 06:38 PM	#20 (permalink)
MOTOHOLIC! Fifth gear streak Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: don't have one Location: Eastern Kentucky Posts: 1,579	I know what CPR is, but I don't know how to do it. I'm sure I could in case of emergency... As for First-Aid, I can do that. __________________ burnin' up that guitar...

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