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CPR Certification and Legal Aspects Flashcards

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  1. How long is an AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) certification valid?

    Answer: 2 years

    AHA BLS certification is valid for 2 years, after which a renewal course must be completed to maintain certification.

  2. What is the primary difference between BLS and Heartsaver CPR certification?

    Answer: BLS is designed for healthcare providers; Heartsaver is designed for lay rescuers and non-medical personnel

    BLS (Basic Life Support) is a healthcare provider-level course covering advanced techniques; Heartsaver CPR/AED is designed for lay rescuers, workplace, or community settings.

  3. What is a Good Samaritan law?

    Answer: A law that provides legal protection to bystanders who voluntarily provide emergency care in good faith

    Good Samaritan laws, enacted in all 50 US states, protect lay rescuers from civil liability when they voluntarily and in good faith provide emergency care during a crisis.

  4. What does 'OSHA CPR requirement' mean for many US workplaces?

    Answer: OSHA regulations require that certain high-risk workplaces have personnel trained in CPR and first aid

    OSHA standards require employers in certain industries (construction, healthcare, etc.) to ensure that trained first-aid responders, including CPR-trained personnel, are available at the worksite.

  5. What is a POLST form and how does it relate to CPR?

    Answer: A Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment form that specifies a patient's resuscitation wishes, including DNR status

    POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) is a medical order that details a patient's wishes about CPR and other life-sustaining treatments — rescuers must respect a valid POLST.

  6. Which federal law requires AEDs in federal buildings and on aircraft in the US?

    Answer: The Public Health Service Act

    The Public Health Service Act (amended by the Cardiac Arrest Survival Act) provides federal immunity for AED use and encourages public access defibrillation programs in federal facilities and on aircraft.