Mission
Gordon Square CPR
is a community Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training program. We empower community members by providing quality emergency training that is free, accessible, and accredited.
Why learn CPR?
When a person's heart stops, their chance of survival rapidly declines with each passing minute. CPR circulates the blood to the brain, providing crucial oxygenation until the heart can resume beating. Bystander CPR is critical to a good outcome, because most EMS systems cannot respond quickly enough to prevent irreversible brain damage from occuring.
Will I get sued if I perform CPR?
No, Ohio Revised Code section 2305.23 provides legal protections for those providing care during an emergency.
No, Ohio Revised Code section 2305.23 provides legal protections for those providing care during an emergency.
Why are public access AEDs important?
For the patient in Sudden Cardiac Arrest, every second counts. The earlier a Defibrillator delivers a shock, the better the chance of survival. A recent study found that if an AED is used BEFORE EMS arrives the patient's chance of survival doubles.
For the patient in Sudden Cardiac Arrest, every second counts. The earlier a Defibrillator delivers a shock, the better the chance of survival. A recent study found that if an AED is used BEFORE EMS arrives the patient's chance of survival doubles.
Courses Offered
American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED
This 3-4 hour course teaches the basics of CPR, AED use, and Naloxone administration to members of the general public.* Some professions, such as daycare workers, teachers, police officers, and youth coaches, may require this level of certification for employment. A renewal course is recommended every 2 years.
*Medical professionals such as nurses, EMTs, and physicians should take the BLS for Healthcare Providers course which is not offered by this organization.
This 3-4 hour course teaches the basics of CPR, AED use, and Naloxone administration to members of the general public.* Some professions, such as daycare workers, teachers, police officers, and youth coaches, may require this level of certification for employment. A renewal course is recommended every 2 years.
*Medical professionals such as nurses, EMTs, and physicians should take the BLS for Healthcare Providers course which is not offered by this organization.
American College of Surgeons Bleeding Control-Basic
This 1-1.5 Hr course teaches everyday people the skills to control traumatic external bleeding. Topics covered include identifying life-threatening hemorrhage, providing direct pressure, applying a tourniquet, and wound packing. This class consists of both lecture and hands-on skills practice.
This 1-1.5 Hr course teaches everyday people the skills to control traumatic external bleeding. Topics covered include identifying life-threatening hemorrhage, providing direct pressure, applying a tourniquet, and wound packing. This class consists of both lecture and hands-on skills practice.
Instructors
Timothy Sommerfelt: As the founder of Gordon Square CPR, Tim's goal is to help members of the community better prepare for emergency situations. A lifetime resident of the near-west side of Cleveland, Tim became an EMT in 2004, a paramedic in 2006, and an AHA instructor in 2012. He currently works full-time as a paramedic, and also volunteers as an instructor at a local EMS training program.
Gordon Square CPR is excited to welcome new instructors Tramine Stanley, Dominique Bouye and John Kearns
For more information, or to sign up for a class, e-mail:
gordonsquarecpr@gmail.com
gordonsquarecpr@gmail.com
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