My learning of CPR

What was something I didn’t know or consider before?

The first thing that I learnt, was how fast that I had to do chest compressions. It was a shock to how tiring the practice was, especially when you had to use the AED, continuing to do chest compressions for 1 minute 45 seconds straight was extremely tiring, and left me weak for a few minutes after doing the exercise

One of the key takeaways I took from the practical test was how awkward it is to yell out those commands to people around you (even though i wasn’t talking to anyone) to get help.

How does this unit coincide with the Nutrition Unit?

In both units we talked about the downsides of Smoking, Obesity, and the upsides of exercise and proper nutrition. Because all of the things I listed contribute to your wellbeing as a living person, the stuff we do everyday can determine whether we get health impacts later on in life.

Core Competency Reflection

Communication

I was able to communicate clearly and loudly when asking people to go call EMS or 911, and get an AED. During this I also counted out loud counting the chest compressions that I had completed before getting to thirty and doing the breaths.

Thinking

One more area that I would like to spend more time on was the difference between Heart attacks, Strokes, and Cardiac Arrests, I know the bare minimum which is good but I would like to learn more about the differences so I can know on the spot.

Personal Social

In this unit I am glad that I was able to get my Certificate of CPR and pass with an 80% I feel that this is a mediocre score and wasn’t to the best of my abilities.