Another CPR Training Opportunity

For those that didn't make it to the Red Cross CPR training a week ago, Jimmy Rios has attanged for another course.  His note below:

Class - I have arraigned for a CPR for the professional rescuer at Lifesafety Associates. This will be a American Heart Association class. The class will be held by a fifteen year paramedic. We are targeting the weekend of September 21st. If you're interested please let me know ASAP so we can lock in the head count. 

Thanks, Jimmy Rios jrios555@yahoo.com

Good Week #2

Great job all.  As we discussed, you're all looking quite good for this point in the course.  Having said that, now's the time to press ahead aggressively to get the assessment committed to memory and be able to complete it in 3 minutes.  As you know, the key is practice, practice, practice.

In the meantime, a few items that have come up:

1. Writing out the assessment flow is often a good study tool.  As we discussed in class, use whatever tool works for you.  I've place the example write-up on the Google Drive "Materials" folder.  You can go there directly here.

2.  Some of you have asked about the audio recording of the flow.  As we discussed, it's from 2008 and the flow has changed since then, but nonetheless, this may be helpful.  I've also placed it on the Google Drive "Materials" folder .  You can go there directly here.

3. We passed out hard copies of  the final exam evaluation sheets in class.  It's also available in electronic form on the Google Drive "Materials" folder, here.

Now, back to practice, practice, practice...

Students - Good Week #1

Nice job all!  As we discussed, assessment is the foundation of the class and critical to know and be able to perform well.  So:

- Practice, practice, practice.  In your car, on your run, with your family, etc.  Get in as much as you can.

- Slides from this week's sessions are here.   Download/use as you see fit.

Next week, we'll focus on practicing assessments in a variety of configurations.  As we discussed, they will escalate in complexity as we progress through class.  Get your practice in now so you're well prepared.

Once again, nice job all!

Instructor & Assistant Instructors Sign-up

To help organize and create visibility for our Instructors, Assistant Instructors, and support help, I've created a calendar & sign mechanism on VolunteerSpot.com.  The system enables each of us to see what help is needed, when, as well as who's signed up to do what.

I've copied their instructions and a direct link to our calendar below.  Have a look & sign up for what you can do.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Volunteer Spot Instructions:

We're using VolunteerSpot (the leading online signup and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming activity.

Please sign up for OEC SouthBay 2013 - here's how it works in 3 easy steps:  

   1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/pFaGJP
   2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot) 
   3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!

Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.
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Class Starts This Week

As you all know, class starts this week.  A few key things to note:

- Class is on Tuesday and Wednesday nights this week.  Moving forward, classes will be on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

- Class starts at 7PM to goes until 10PM.

- Once again, be sure to read and fully digest the "Guide to Assessment" document prior to the first class.

See you all in class!

Class Location Details

As you know from the tab above, we'll hold the class at NetApp campus in Sunnyvale.  Specifically, we'll be in the Java7 building cafeteria.  Our host provided these instructions/directions:

"...As you turn on Crossman from Java, the first set of buildings on
your left hand side are Java 1 and 2. Then there is a parking
garage and Java 7 followed by Java 8. I'd suggest to people that
they park between Java 7 and Java 8 and go into the
Cafeteria directly from the side entrance..."

Preparation for Class

Each of the registered students has received a confirmation mail with suggestions/requirements on pre-class preparation.  I wanted to re-emphasize the following key points:

- Have a close read of the "Course Materials" page on the website. Taking care of the items noted will put you well prepared for class.

- Take special note of the reading required before the first class. in particular please be sure to fully read and digest the "Guide to Assessment" prior to the first class.

Looking forward to having you in class.

Discount on CPR Course

One of our candidates, Marco Paganini, points out there there is a discount promotion for the Red Cross CPR course:

"... to the fellow participants to OEC course that they can use red cross coupon code: SAF300114.  It gives a nice 30% off."

Thanks Marco!

Updated Course Syllabus Posted

Course syllabus now has reading assignments.  Click on the "Course Syllabus & Schedule" link above or here.