The questions people ask before they book.
Including the two Pam hears at nearly every class, which are what if I injure someone, and can I be sued.

Everything people ask
How much does a CPR party cost?
A CPR party is $595 for up to ten guests. That is the whole price, for the whole group, including every manikin and all materials. Certification classes are priced per person instead, starting at $88 for a blended learning skills check. All of it is listed on the classes and pricing page.
Do I get a certification card from a CPR party?
No. The CPR party uses the American Heart Association Family and Friends curriculum, which is designed to teach the skill rather than to certify you. If you need a card for work, school or licensing, book Heartsaver or BLS instead. Both issue same day cards.
How many people can come?
Up to ten. That number is not arbitrary. Past ten, people start taking turns watching instead of practicing, and watching is not what makes the skill stick. If your group is larger, ask about custom group training.
What if I do it wrong and hurt the baby?
Pam hears this at nearly every class, and her answer is blunt. Injured is better than dead. A child who is not breathing is already in the worst case. Broken ribs heal. Doing nothing is the only outcome that cannot be undone, and it is the one people choose when nobody has ever shown them what to do.
Could I be sued for helping someone?
This is what the Indiana Good Samaritan law exists for. It protects people who step in and act in good faith during an emergency. We cover it properly in can you be sued for doing CPR in Indiana, and Pam covers the practical version in class, including when to stop and what to tell the 911 dispatcher.
Where do you teach?
Your home, mostly. Pam travels across Indianapolis and the surrounding areas and brings everything with her. She also teaches at churches, preschools, daycares and offices. If you are not sure whether you are too far, ask.
How long does CPR certification last?
Two years, for both American Heart Association and American Red Cross cards. A Family and Friends class does not expire because it does not issue a card. More detail in how long CPR certification lasts.
How deep should infant chest compressions be?
About 1.5 inches, roughly one third of the depth of the chest, at 100 to 120 compressions per minute with two breaths after every 30. Deeper than nearly everyone expects. See infant CPR depth and rate.
Is the two finger technique for infant CPR still correct?
No. The 2025 American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines moved away from it, toward the two thumb encircling hands technique or the heel of one hand. If you were trained before 2025, your card may still be valid while your technique is out of date.
How do I know if my baby is choking or just coughing?
Noise means the airway is still open, so let them cough. Silence, a weak high pitched squeak, or colour draining from the lips means it is blocked and you act. Full sequence in what to do when a baby is choking.
When in pregnancy should we take the class?
Aim to have it done by around 36 weeks. The other common window is about four months after birth, when solids start. See when to take an infant CPR class.
Can I get CPR certified fully online?
Not in a way most employers accept. Blended learning, where the coursework is online and the skills check is in person, is legitimate and costs $88 here. A course with no hands on assessment usually will not satisfy a district or a licensing board.
How far will Pam travel?
Across Indianapolis and the surrounding areas. If you are unsure whether you are inside that, ask rather than assume. She would rather tell you than have you not call.
How far in advance should I book?
Sooner is better, particularly for weekends and for anything tied to a due date. Certification classes fill fastest around common clinical and school intake dates.
What if someone in my group needs a certification card but the rest do not?
That is common. Book a CPR party for the group and a Heartsaver class for the person who needs paperwork, or ask about custom group training and Pam will combine them.
Is there anything you do not teach?
ACLS, PALS and NRP. For those you will need a different training centre.
Do you teach adult CPR as well as infant?
Yes. Heartsaver and BLS both cover adult, child and infant. The CPR party focuses on infant and child, since that is what the room is usually there for, but adult questions get answered.
How do I pay?
Pam will send payment details when she confirms your date. If you have a preference, say so on the booking form or call 317-820-8003.
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