3/26    This weekend I saw a man collapse right in front of me, and I was
        unable to help him in any way. I could not recognize whether he
        had a heart attack, seizure, stroke, or whatever. The only thing
        I could do was to call 911 and wait 10 min. I feel very very
        helpless and I wish that there was something I could do. Are
        there classes out there that can teach me how to recognize what
        problems people have and how to help them?
        \_ There are numerous first aid, cpr, etc. courses available.  Check
           with your local adult school, community center, community college.
           Maybe local Red Cross chapter?  Good on you for calling EMS quickly.
           \- to OP: ostenisbly a class will cover some of the legal issues,
              but given america is the way it is, you may want to at least
              glance at "good samaritan laws" if you are not at all familar
              with the concept. if the dood is unconscious, in some ways
              that is good ... my parent once had to whack a guy who refused
              to leave his car which was on fire, and i once had to drag
              somebody who was collpased in the middle of a busy street
              away but the person started screaming to be left alone/let go...
              if they decide to go after you for assualt since they havent
              given concent, it can lead to headaches. [althought my episode
              was in france...on the Rue de Rivoli].
              \_ PP is correct, CPR class does cover legal aspect of
                 \_ ^PP^PSB?
                 helping someone.  IIRC, in CA, you do need consent
                 before administering CPR.  If the dude is unconsicous
                 then the person give implicit consent.  Also, you
                 have the option to NOT help him.  However, if you do
                 start CPR, you can not legally stop.  If your CPR
                 cert. is current, then they normally could not sue
                 you.  You may want to check to see if this has changed.
                 Also, in other states, some law require you to admin
                 CPR if you have been trained.  It varies.
        \_ So 10 minutes later when help arrived, what happened?