CPR Reflection
What was something that you learned that you didn’t know or consider before?: Something I hadn’t considered before beginning my training on CPR was how easy it is to retain the information that might help one day save someones life. Going into this I thought CPR was something that required months of training to get right and learn, but within a week I’m confident of my skills going into both the written and practical test.
What is a takeaway from the Theory or Practical CPR unit?: A huge takeaway is that I can now know the information in order to save someones life if CPR is required. My dad isn’t the healthiest person, so if worst comes to worst he has a heart attack I now know how to recognise and react to him having a heart attack.
How does this unit connect to the previously discussed nutrition unit?: A connection would be the beginning of the 4 R’s, risk. Many of the risks for a heart attack involved diet and lifestyle choices. Diets high in cholesterol were more susceptible to heart attacks. In the nutrition unit we learned the benefits to a balanced diet, and CPR showed us how to save someone who might not be on a balanced diet.
Self Assessment Of Core Competencies
I take on roles and responsibilities in a group; I do my share: For this whenever we did partner scenarios, I always took initiative and even put in a bit to much into my acting. I did my part and sometimes a bit too much.
I persevere with challenging tasks and take ownership of my goals, learning behaviour: I’ve taken learning CPR very seriously and have left very little room to fool around. I’ve filled out two different review manuals to make sure I’ve studied to the best of my ability. I will even ask for a third if I’m allowed.
I am kind to others, and support others when they need it: While doing the drills, I never made fun of someone if they did something wrong or forgot to do a step. I’d remind them, give them tips or show them an example on proper hand techniques.
I give, receive, and act on feedback to progress in my goals: As previously mentioned, I give feedback to my peers but I’m not perfect myself. I’ve been in a situation where I forget a small step, but a small step might contribute to something larger, which in the case of CPR can mean life or death. I’ve done my best to retain as much information as possible to make sure I pass the practical and written tests.
I find it easy to be part of a group: I have a bit of trouble when it comes to working in a group for CPR. I “hog” a bit of chest compressions, which results in me wearing myself out. When instead I could do 2 sets of 30 then swap out with a partner and repeat that process. This is something I’m hoping to improve upon. A way for me to improve upon this would be to remember to not wear myself out, because if I wear myself out I’m basically useless.