Learning CPR takes less than an hour, but the ability to save a life can last an eternity.
It is important for you to educate your child about CPR and here at Starting Hearts, we believe that it can be done as early as the age of 5.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a life-saving skill which can drastically increase someone’s chance of survival in sudden cases of cardiac arrest. As parents, you can start having conversations with your child at a young age about the importance of CPR and how it can help save a life and you can continue to add on more as they grow older. There are several positive factors to this, such as:
● Early Awareness: At this age, children can begin to recognize the importance of helping in an emergency and feel empowered to take action.
● Building Confidence: Learning CPR skills at a young age helps children feel more confident in handling emergencies. They learn what to do and how to stay calm in stressful situations.
● Developing Life-Saving Skills: Even at a young age, children can understand basic CPR concepts like calling 911, chest compressions, and the overall importance of quick action in emergencies.
● Progressive Learning: CPR skills can be taught progressively over time. Starting at age 5 allows them to build on their knowledge and be more prepared as they grow older.
● Promoting Responsibility: Teaching CPR helps children develop a sense of responsibility, knowing that they can help in a life-threatening situation and make a difference.
Ultimately, starting CPR training early gives children the foundation they need to potentially save lives in the future, while also promoting awareness, safety, and empathy.
At Starting Hearts, we provide CPR & education training that can make a life-saving difference and our K-12 children's curriculum allows kids over 5 years old to learn the basics of hands-only compression and how to use an AED.
Take a free in-person Call.Push.Shock.™ or Red Cross CPR certification class. You can take an on-demand class from the comfort of your home anytime at https://startinghearts.c4edu.org/. Contact us for more information or to request a class at info@startinghearts.org.
