[Greater-baltimore] CPR and First-Aid Training

[Othman, Ronza (CMS/OEOCR)]

Hi Rachel,

I did the Red Cross First Responder Training a couple of years ago, and it was fine.  I don't think I told anyone I was blind ahead of time, but before the class started, I spoke with the instructor about having my exam orally instead of on paper.  You might want to check ahead of time in case your preference is for an electronic exam.  We worked in pairs during the training practical portions, and the instructor moved among the groups fixing our hand placement and technique anyway.  My partner was blind too, and neither of us have had any problems during that class.  

Good luck.

Ronza


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From: Greater-baltimore [mailto:greater-baltimore-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rachel Grider
Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2013 1:08 PM
To: greater-baltimore at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Greater-baltimore] CPR and First-Aid Training

Hello:

I am signing up for training in CPR and first-aid to get my certification.
I have never done this before, and I was wondering if any of you have any suggestions as to how to approach this as a blind person. Should I notify the instructor beforehand of my blindness? Will I need some sort of assistant to show me what the instructor is doing?

I welcome any thoughts.

Cheers!

Rachel
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