Who is CPRdad?
We teach parents child & infant CPR because we care about kids
My name is Chris and I’m a firefighter-paramedic and father of three. I created CPRdad to train parents like you to save your child’s life.
I have seen firsthand, the devastating affects of parents that were unprepared.
I’ve been a paramedic since 2012 and I’ve never experienced a good outcome on a child in full-arrest when CPR wasn’t started before we arrived. Seconds really do count.
The unfortunate reality is that there just isn’t a good solution for parents seeking child & infant CPR training. Most CPR classes are designed for professionals, not parents.
We have to do better. I started CPRdad in 2022 because I believe that I can save the most children’s lives by teaching parents like you, child and infant CPR, so that you have the confidence and competence to save your own child’s life.
Don’t be caught unprepared.
How we teach
Demonstration > Preparation > Simulation.
Demonstration
First students will watch their instructor demonstrate how to perform each new skill. Each step will be clearly explained and the necessary actions will be described.
Preparation
Students will then prepare each new skill with practice. Students will practice in groups of 2 per manikin and receive feedback on proper CPR technique.
Simulation
Finally, students will be given scenarios that accurately reflect their family. We aim to realistically simulate real-life emergencies you might actually find yourself in.
Our teaching philosophy
You only need two things to perform CPR well: confidence and competence.
Those are two things that have been pounded into me as firefighter-paramedic. All of our classes are designed to give you, the parent, CPR confidence and competence.
Confidence
Confidence is key.
As a parent you need the confidence to initiate CPR without hesitation. For every 60 seconds that passes in full-arrest a child’s chance of survival decreases by 10%. Seconds really do count.
Competence
Confidence without competence, is negligence.
You as a parent need to be able to perform CPR competently. High-quality, bystander CPR is a child’s best chance of survival. The average response times for paramedics is 7-8 minutes. You have to be able to save your own child’s life.