At Excellence Staffing Solutions, the safety of both our students and instructors remains our top priority, especially amid the ongoing concerns regarding COVID-19. To ensure a secure training environment during CPR classes, we have implemented various precautions. Our training adheres to the standards set by the American Red Cross and American Heart Association, using equipment meeting their guidelines. Classes now accommodate a maximum of 12 participants to allow for adequate distancing between individuals. Where feasible, we employ single-use disposable equipment. Certain items like CPR manikins and AED training devices are reused but undergo thorough sanitization after each use, following both manufacturers' recommendations and CDC guidelines for infection control.

Each student is provided with their own sanitized CPR manikin, CPR pocket mask, and single-use one-way valve to eliminate the need for sharing equipment. Mouth-to-manikin contact is not required during training. Furthermore, high-touch surfaces in the classroom are cleaned after each session. All participants and instructors are encouraged to practice proper hygiene, including frequent handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, both before and after the course and during snack or meal breaks. Physical distancing is also encouraged.

As of July 1, 2022, in accordance with the Connecticut State DPH recommendation, individuals are advised to wear face coverings in indoor public settings, with exceptions made for activities like eating, drinking, or performing activities that cannot be done while wearing a mask. Sick individuals or those displaying symptoms such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath are advised not to attend class. Rescheduling is available at no cost for any reason.

Additional recommendations include avoiding touching the face, covering coughs or sneezes with a tissue, and properly disposing of used tissues. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer and cleaning wipes are provided in our classrooms for use during CPR classes.