Belaying and Bandaging: CPR AED Class October 24th, 2014

Heartsaver CPR AED Class October 24th, 2014

I'll be offering an American Heart Association Heartsaver Adult CPR/AED Class on Friday evening, October 24th from 7 to about 9 pm (could run a bit longer depending on class size) at the Drakes Crossing Fire Station at 19364 Powers Creek Loop RD NE Silverton, OR 97381.

COURSE CONTENT

Adult CPR and AED use
Key changes reflecting the new science from the 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care
Optional modules in child CPR and AED (for those who would like to stay after to complete that module. )
Successful participants will receive an AHA CPR/AED card good for 2 years.

TO REGISTER

Send Mike Niemeyer an email to reserve your spot and bring a check for $20 to the class, made out to "Drakes Crossing RFPD." (If this class fills priority will be given to participants in the Wilderness first Aid class the following weekend.)

TO PREPARE FOR CLASS

Course text book Heartsaver CPR ($15.83) or (interestingly) you can get the CPR and First Aid book for $13.95. I'll have copies available for review in class for you to look at but recommend you purchase and read the text prior to class.
Please wear loose, comfortable clothing to class. You will be practicing skills that require kneeling, bending, standing, and lifting.
If you have any physical conditions that might prevent these activities, please tell one of the instructors. The instructor may be able to adjust the equipment to accommodate you. Also please tell your instructor if you are allergic to latex.

OPTIONAL REFERENCE MATERIALS

Adult CPR algorithm (diagram only)
Detailed discussion of the 2010 CPR protocols (See lay-person protocols)
Free First Aid APP - The American Red Cross has a helpful first aid app for your smartphone, see http://www.redcross.org/mobile-apps/first-aid-app.

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