question on doing CPR

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I started doing home care for speech therapy. When I applied I was upfront

with what I could/couldn't do, including not being able to do CPR due to my

EDS and joints/strength etc. I was hired, then was told later that I needed

to get a letter from the MD stating why I couldn't do CPR. Fine. MD

complied, wrote the letter but instead of saying due to EDS he said it was

due to my medical condition. Last Thursday I got a call from the rehab

director saying that I HAD to take the course and get a letter from the MD

saying that I could take it. So, I called the clinic, asked for the

additional letter and he also put in the letter that I couldn't perform the

CPR due to the medical condition.

Today I get a call from the rehab director telling me that the company won't

accept any of the MD letters. I HAVE to take the CPR and be able to perform

it to continue working for them.

Now...what the H*LL do I do??? This is blatant discrimination against a

handicapped person who was up front and honest at time of

interview/employment. The nurse at the MD's office said the initial letter

should have been sufficient but she went ahead and had the MD write the 2nd

letter.

BTW, I live in the state of Wisconsin.

Thanks. I have to have an answer back today. BTW, the rehab director WANTS

me to continue working for them because she's very happy with my work,

paperwork, etc. Besides, I'm the only OTHER SLP working for them.

Bonnie....dejected and confused