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What is the difference between the Lay Responder program from 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

American Red Cross ASHI
Age Range
Adult 12 and older 8 and older
Child 1 to 12 years 1 to 8 years
Infant 0 to 1 year 0 to 1 year
CPR
Adult 30 compressions 2 breaths 30 compressions 2 breaths
Child 30 compressions 2 breaths 30 compressions 2 breaths
Infant 30 compressions 2 breaths 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   Back Blows & Chest Thrust
Certification CPR 1 Year / First Aid 3 Years CPR 2 years / First Aid 2 Years
Cost*   Lay Responder Adult, Child, Infant CPR First Aid - $60.00 (no discounts)   Lay Responder Adult, Child, Infant CPR First Aid - $50.00 (discounts available)
Length of Class   8.0 hours approximate   4.0 hours approximate
* cost noted above reflects training done at a designated site.  Community class are at a reduced price
 

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 - $55.00 per person
No discounts available		   Adult CPR & First Aid - $50.00 per person. Discounts available for 15 or more
people
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:

Bob Gorman
(714) 292-5192 or
Email: SSofSoCal@gmail.com

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

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

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