CPR Patch

[trbennett1]

I was at a wing activity, and it was brought to my attention that with the new CAPM 39-1 we can now wear a CPR Patch on our BDU's. Could we wear any CPR Patch? Where would we get this Patch?

[AirAux]

Closest yardsale?  American Red Cross?  American Heart Association?  many are free and on line.. 

[Eclipse]

Any?  No.

For example...

Constant Prepayment Rate
   
Controlled Products Regulations
   
Continuous Plankton Recorder

Computerized Patient Record
   
Coffee Provides Resuscitation.  (It does, but no).
   
Cost Performance Report
   
Code of Professional Responsibility
       
Calibrated Peer Review
   
Clubs for Prevention and Recovery
       
Catch, Photograph, and Release
       
Condominium Property Regime
   
Computer Peripheral Repair
   
Crosby, Pevar, and Raymond       
   
Comprehensive Program Review        
   
Constructed Product Result
   
Creating Positive Relationships        
   
Conserve, Protect, and Restore
   
Cultural Participation and Research
   
Close Proximity Recovery

...would all be "no".

However, if you have successfully completed Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training, and are current in the qualification (i.e. card not expired),
then you could wear a patch from the provider of the training.

[Flying Pig]

I have to know.... did you type each on individually or cut and paste?

[Luis R. Ramos]

This is from the appropriate area of CAPM 39-1.

10.7.23. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Patch. May be worn by individuals who have
satisfactorily completed CPR training, as awarded by a CPR-training agency whose training standards meet the US Department of Transportation "National Guidelines for First Aid in Occupational Settings".

Patches will only be worn while the member is current. Patch will be appropriate in size and appearance for the uniform being worn and that authorized by the agency that
completed the training

The American Heart Association does not have any cloth patch, only a metal pin. Believe me, I am an AHA instructor and I looked carefully for one.

The American Red Cross does not [edited to add] have any either. Ten years ago I was told by an ARC saleswoman that "these cloth patches do not sell so they are difficult to get." At the time the only ones sold by the Red Cross were instructor patches, so you could not wear one if you were not a CPR instructor... If you can find one you will have to be certified by the ARC...

That would have left any third-party made CPR patch but it would have been in violation of the manual indication as these "are not issued by a known organization."

I suggest go to eBay... Still, this one is not acceptable as it is not made by any organization: http://www.ebay.com/itm/CPR-PATCH-LOOK-AND-BID-NOW-/110856495066

One like this is acceptable if and only if your class was from the American Heart Association... http://www.ebay.com/itm/American-Heart-Association-CPR-Patch/301119724999?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D23928%26meid%3D8339124181201512028%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D10200%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D151324126849

[PHall]

This is from the appropriate area of CAPM 39-1.

10.7.23. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Patch. May be worn by individuals who have
satisfactorily completed CPR training, as awarded by a CPR-training agency whose training standards meet the US Department of Transportation "National Guidelines for First Aid in Occupational Settings".

Patches will only be worn while the member is current. Patch will be appropriate in size and appearance for the uniform being worn and that authorized by the agency that
completed the training

The American Heart Association does not have any cloth patch, only a metal pin. Believe me, I am an AHA instructor and I looked carefully for one.

The American Red Cross does have any either. Ten years ago I was told by an ARC saleswoman that "these cloth patches do not sell so they are difficult to get." At the time the only ones sold by the Red Cross were instructor patches, so you could not wear one if you were not a CPR instructor... If you can find one you will have to be certified by the ARC...

That would have left any third-party made CPR patch but it would have been in violation of the manual indication as these "are not issued by a known organization."

I suggest go to eBay...

Or just don't wear the patch.....

[Luis R. Ramos]

That posted by Hall, too...

[Eclipse]

I have to know.... did you type each on individually or cut and paste?

Heh - looked up "CPR" and copied the defs.

[Flying Pig]

Ive always been one for moderation.  The CPR patch, ES patch, Comm Patch all just looked a little to boy-scoutish for my taste.  Perhaps it was my Marine upbringing where you could stand a records clerk next to a scout sniper and not be able to tell them apart by their uniforms.

[lordmonar]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/301119724999?lpid=82

[Spaceman3750]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/301119724999?lpid=82

Just... No.

[Panache]

Back In The Day, after I got certified as an Instructor, they gave me a patch that looked just like this one:



My Sergeant told me that I was supposed to get it sewn onto my uniform.  I never did.  I think it's probably floating around in a drawer or closet somewhere in my house.

[AirAux]

In the old days, while at Ft. Sam in medic training, some of us got our Life Saving certification and were told we could sew the patches on our bathing suits.. 

[Storm Chaser]

I've looked for these patches when asked by cadets; they're really hard to find and I'm surprised they were included in the new CAPM 39-1. Even if you can find one somewhere, I don't see the need or purpose of this patch. My recommendation would be against it, although if someone wants to wear it, it's an approved patch and they certainly can.

[LSThiker]

they're really hard to find and I'm surprised they were included in the new CAPM 39-1

The availability of the patch has probably never been really addressed at NHQ.  Thus, it entirely probable that the NUC or the paid staff are unaware of the issue.

[Brit_in_CAP]

Ive always been one for moderation.  The CPR patch, ES patch, Comm Patch all just looked a little to boy-scoutish for my taste.  Perhaps it was my Marine upbringing where you could stand a records clerk next to a scout sniper and not be able to tell them apart by their uniforms.

:clap: :clap:
My personal preference also.  One day, I'll find time to tell the (sad, sad) story of what happened when RAF pilots were allowed to have their wings sewn on their uniform sweaters......not my service's finest hour by any means!   

[Flying Pig]

Which brings me to my next point..... Uniform sweaters are of the devil.  Send them all back to hell and burn them.

[GroundHawg]

http://www.ecsi-merchandise.com/ecsi/default.aspx?page=products&cat=560

This is who we use, the program is thorough and they have patches in stock whenever you "need" one. It is nice to be able to present a cadet a patch after their course completion.

[Brit_in_CAP]

Which brings me to my next point..... Uniform sweaters are of the devil.  Send them all back to hell and burn them.

No...I liked mine!  Then again, you should have seen what they replaced!  Mercifully I can't find any pictures!

[Panache]

http://www.ecsi-merchandise.com/ecsi/default.aspx?page=products&cat=560

I'm not sure I would be comfortable affixing a patch to my BBDUs telling the reader to "Experience the difference".