My Learning of CPR

“CPR Manikin & AED Training Kit, Basic.” MCR Medical Supply, https://www.mcrmedical.com/product/K100-ULM-Basic-CPR-Manikin-AED-Training-Kit.html. Accessed 21 Apr. 2024.

CPR reflection

If there was anything new in particular that I hadn’t any knowledge about prior to taking the CPR Unit, it would be the signs to “Recognize” from out of the four Rs, or the specific health factors that could come into play. I was completely unaware of the concept of Angina, a condition that functions similar to a heart attack, however goes away shortly after. I also was not aware of the heart’s ability to “fibrillate”, where it loses its rhythmic pumping that allows it to flow blood and starts violently squirming.

Definitely a key takeaway from this unit would be the big main ideas. You may be aware of CPR or an AED, but wouldn’t fully understand and/or get the motion or idea down correctly in your head. I may not have known where to place my lower palm on the breastbone, or how to apply the shock pads from an AED to the victim’s chest. This unit was a good way to learn something new, and refresh the older assumptions we had in our minds prior.

Another part in detail from this unit that intrigued me was how it directly connects back to the Nutrition unit we had prior, taking the “Risk” factors into account and how to avoid suffering from illness before it has a chance of striking. The Nutrition unit went over the many ways to build immunity against fatal illnesses, such as dieting, which the CPR unit was able to build and expand upon just as greatly.

Core Competency Reflection

Communication

I was incredibly strong in my communication throughout this unit. I find that one of the best ways to work is with a companion or someone that you might know. The group I was with helped each other substantially, and I was able to contribute a sufficient amount. When we were doing the physical CPR, one of the ways I was able to ensure that we were all clear on what to do was through answering their questions, as well as asking my own as we exchanged knowledge and understanding on how to do it properly.

Thinking

I was incredibly critical in my own thinking, wanting to write down as much about the CPR as I could to stay prepared. One thing, however, I would have liked to spend more time learning about in the unit was the textbook. As we were given a slideshow to watched, it would very briefly cover topics in it, so we were more or less forced to skim through the book. I would have liked to learn more about Angina and whether or not there were other variants off illness that could be mistaken for a heart attack/stroke.

Personal Social

I enjoyed this unit substantially in comparison to many of the other ones. In this unit, I am proud to have accomplished my fullest understanding and learning from it, thanks to my collaboration and attentive nature, and I do hope to maybe learn more in the future if the time comes.