Schedule a CPR training with us at your community event!
Schedule a training today and learn to save a life! We’ll come to you on your schedule and teach you everything you need to know to save a life in the event of a cardiac arrest. Our class lasts 45 minutes and we cover the identification of cardiac arrest, how to properly perform hands only CPR and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator.
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About our CPR Program
This branch of TEAC aims to teach high quality CPR and BLS skills to all LKSOM students and the broader North Philadelphia community, as well as reinforce the important aspects of CPR and BLS skills on a yearly basis. In order to accomplish these goals, a team of students is trained to become CPR instructors. As part of the Doctoring curriculum, these students are responsible for providing CPR certification classes to first and rising third year medical students. Additionally, refresher courses are offered throughout the year for M2s, M4s, and others in the community who want to strengthen their CPR skills. Each year new CPR instructors are selected to continue this students-teaching-students model of education.
In the Fall of 2023, we certified all of the Class of 2027 in BLS. These students have reported using their skills not only in the hospital, but also outside of the country on medical and service trips! We have 25 instructors in the class of 2027. These students have been instrumental in certifying over 400 students and 60 faculty members. We hope to expand this program to include undergraduate students and other community members.
In addition to BLS CPR certification, our student-led course also includes Narcan training. We are proud to offer intranasal Narcan to all of our certified students to carry with them as they treat patients in the community. We hope to empower students to take the lead in emergencies and provide life-saving care.
Questions? Reach out to our coordinators!
Cassie Burke: cassandra.burke@temple.edu
Amanda Telfer: amanda.telfer@temple.edu