Full day CPR course--what to expect

[JeanettePNP]

I signed up for a full day course in First Aid/CPR offered by Red Cross. If anyone has taken a similar course, can you tell me what to expect? What will I learn in the course? What will I be qualified to do when I'm finished? The letter I got after signing up for the class warned that the class is "physically demanding"--how physically demanding? It also advises women not to wear skirts. I never wear pants and don't plan to start for this class. I will wear a skirt that's comfortable that I don't mind if it gets dirty. Can anyone explain why skirts should not be worn?

[ICRN2008, BSN, RN]

I would recommend that you wear slacks as well- you will be wearing scrubs as a nurse anyways so you might was well get used to it now :) (Neither of my employers allow skirts as part of the dress code for floor RNs). Remember to have fun- I enjoy CPR classes because I learn something new every time.

[JeanettePNP, MSN, RN, NP]

I don't do slacks. Period. If it's a requirement for employment I'll get a job somewhere else.

[S.T.A.C.E.Y, LPN]

Just curious ChayaN, but is there any particular reason why u don't do slacks? I don't mind skirts, but personally I couldn't imagine wearing them everyday.

While I would recommend slacks too, its understandable that if you only ever wear skirts you might as well learn CPR in them as well....I'm sure it won't be a problem.