CPR & AED Training
The Engineering Program Office and the Office of Engineering Safety will sponsor two (2) sessions of annual CPR & AED training on 17-May-2007:

Session 1:             
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM, Thursday, 17-May-2007
Zachry Engineering Center Room 342
Texas A&M University.

Session 2:             
1:30pm to 4:30pm, Thursday, 17-May-2007
TEES State Headquarters Bldg, Rm 117
200 Greens Prairie Road
College Station, TX  77845
On site contact:  Tiphany Genthe, 862-1696
                       
SYNOPSIS: The Engineering Program has placed several Automated External Defibrillators (AED) for emergency use in aiding victims of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).  AED's are at WERC, ZACH, CE, CVLB, HRBB,JEB and TSHQ.  Training is offered to individuals in these facilities who would like to volunteer to help out in emergencies involving SCA.   Our goal is to have at least 10 trained volunteers in each facility with an AED.  Under Texas law, only trained individuals may use the AED.

Participants will learn the basic techniques of adult CPR and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).  Participants will also learn about using barrier devices in CPR, clearing the airway, and giving first aid for choking.  The course teaches how to recognize the signs of four major emergencies: heart attack, stroke, cardiac arrest, and foreign-body airway obstruction.  Participants will receive an American Heart Association certificate, good for two years.

Individuals with a current AHA or Red Cross training certificate may join the volunteers without re-training, by submitting a copy of their certificate.  This course will serve as a refresher for individuals with previous training. 

Please consider volunteering for this useful training, and assist us by announcing it in your departments and offices.  An announcement and sign up sheet is attached for your use

REGISTRATION:  Space is limited, so register early by sending an email to David Breeding <bree@tamu.edu>.  Please indicate which session you will attend. 

HELP FOR HEALTHY HEARTS

Of all the resolutions taken up every new year, one of the most common is the resolution to exercise more. There's good reason for this: the average American is both heavier than they should be and less active than they could be. Both factors are bad for overall health and healthy hearts in particular. The American Heart Association (AHA) recognizes the problem, and in an effort to help Americans do something about it, the organization has named February "American Heart Month".

Along with a healthy diet, physical activity is essential to living a long, full life. Regular exercise not only helps to control weight, it can help to reduce and control depression, high blood pressure, heart attacks and other serious illnesses. Studies indicate that adults need at least 30 minutes of demanding physical activity every day, but fewer Americans are getting even this minimum amount.

For many, the hardest part of an exercise routine is getting started. It helps to find an exercise routine that gives you a sense of fun as well as satisfaction. You are more likely to stick to activities that you enjoy. Group activities often work well because the interaction keeps individuals motivated.

Fitting exercise into your schedule is one problem, but finding the best time for exercise is also important. If you repeatedly reach for the snooze button at the start of your day, chances are you're not a morning person and a morning exercise routine may not be the best idea. Instead, set aside time for exercise in the afternoon or evening.

Most people find it harder to exercise at home during the winter because of the colder temperatures and shorter daylight hours. If this seems to be a problem for you, consider a membership with a gym or fitness club. Many offer a variety of activities and equipment that will make it likely that you will find exercise that is both enjoyable and effective.

Before starting any exercise program, you should assess your current physical condition. If you haven't exercised in years, you won't be ready to run a marathon. Start by consulting your physician. Be honest with yourself and set realistic goals. Start slow and increase the intensity and challenge of your exercise routine over time.
Click here for more information from:
The American Heart Association  http://www.americanheart.org/
The American Red Cross          http://www.redcross.org/