Program Differences

What is the difference between the Lay Responder program for the American Red Cross and American Safety & Health Institute? Look at the table below to compare. The major difference is TIME and COST. Both programs use the ECC 2005 standard.

Classes for Community

ARC

ASHI

Age Range

Adult

12 and older

8 and older

Child

1 to 12 years

1 to 8 years

Infant

0 to 1 year

CPR

Adult

30 compressions 2 breaths

Child

30 compressions 2 breaths

Infant

30 compressions 2 breaths

Rescue Breathing

Adult

Not Done CPR only

Not done CPR only

Child

1 breath every 3 seconds

Not done CPR only

Infant

1 breath every 3 seconds

Not done CPR only

Conscious Choking

Adult

Back Blows & Abnormal Thrust

Abnormal Thrust

Child

Back Blows & Abnormal Thrust

Abnormal Thrust

Infant

Back Blows & Chest Thrust

Certification

CPR 1 Year / First Aid 2 Years

CPR 2 years / First Aid 2 Years

Cost*

Lay Responder Adult, Child, Infant CPR First Aid - $65.00

Lay Responder Adult, Child, Infant CPR First Aid - $50.00

Length of Class

8.0 hours

5.0 hours

* cost noted above reflects training done at a designated site.

Classes for the Workplace (Adult CPR & First Aid)

	ARC	ASHI
Age Range
Adult	12 and older	8 and older

CPR
Adult	30 compressions 2 breaths	30 compressions 2 breaths

Rescue Breathing
Adult	Not Done CPR only	Not Done CPR only

Conscious Choking
Adult	Back Blows /Abnormal Thrust	Abnormal Thrust

Certification	CPR 1 Year / First Aid 2 Years	CPR 2 Years / First Aid 2 Years

Cost*	Adult CPR & First Aid - $54.00 per person	Adult CPR & First Aid - $45.00 per person
Length of Class	5.5 hours	4 hours
* cost noted above reflects training done at customers site.

For more information or to receive a quote for group training, please cal or email:

Specialized Services of Southern California
PO Box 3760
Fullerton, CA 92834-3760

Memberships/Affiliations
Authorized Service Provider - American Safety Health Institute (ASHI)
Member of the AED Instructors Foundation