WHO CAN PERFORM CPR?
“Anyone who’s trained,” says McKelvey. “The Red Cross offers a course which is eight hours in length and will train people to perform CPR on adults, children and infants. The course includes reading material, video and practical experience on mannequins. The cost is roughly $25.” DOES THE STAFF AT YOUR CLUB KNOW CPR? CPR is a vital asset and should be a requirement of employment at any athletic facility. In any life-threatening situation such as a heart attack, it is critical to have on-site, immediate attention. Ask the manager of your club if his staff is trained in CPR and other emergency medical techniques. “Being properly trained in CPR as well as basic First Aid is a professional responsibility for all those involved in any aspect of the fitness industry,” says Kevin Cleary, President of the ONE TO ONE FITNESS CORPORATION in Bethel, CT. Cleary, who himself has experienced a situation similar to John and Franks warns, “Don’t fall into the trap of saying, it can’t happen to me or a
