The FitStop provides American Red Cross CPR and AED training for the workplace as well as in your community. Your CPR class will be structured based on your needs and can include any combination of the following components: Standard First Aid AED Training (automated external defibrillator) Adult CPR Child CPR Infant CPR

THE IMPORTANCE OF AED TRAINING

Most deaths from heart disease occur due to a syndrome called "sudden cardiac arrest." The most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest is a disturbance in the electrical rhythm of the heartbeat called ventricular fibrillation. Unless a normal rhythm is restored, death will follow within a matter of minutes.

An AED is a device about the size of a laptop computer that analyzes the heart's rhythm for any abnormalities and, if necessary, directs the rescuer to deliver an electrical shock to the victim. The shock, called defibrillation, may help the heart to establish an effective rhythm of its own.

AEDs are becoming more available in public and private places where large numbers of people gather. The number of devices will continue to grow as more people begin to understand the importance of AEDs and AED training.