The City of St. Joseph Health Department is offering the American Heart Association Heartsaver® CPR/AED and Heartsaver® First Aid classes on Wednesday, December 21, 2016.

Both class sessions are open to the public and will be held in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at the City of St. Joseph Health Department at 904 South 10th Street.

First aid and CPR emergencies occur regularly. More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur nationally each year. Survival depends on being near someone who knows how to properly administer CPR. The department said it’s an opportunity for anyone in the community to be introduced to skills that could help save a life.

CPR is a recognized approach to emergency situations, but AED’s are a newer tool and can be intimidating to those unfamiliar with their use. This Heartsaver® class will give participants the skills needed to confidently use all available resources to keep someone alive until professional medical attention is available.

Participants can take one or both Heartsaver® courses. The Heartsaver® CPR/AED will run from 8:00 a.m. to noon and Heartsaver® First Aid will be from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 21st.

There will be skills testing for basic first aid skills and CPR and AED use, but no written exam. Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited to a maximum of eight participants. Call 816-271-4725 and ask to be directed to Connie to reserve your spot.

The cost will be: Full Day of Heartsaver®s – $35.00
Heartsaver® CPR/AED (morning session only) – $25.00
Heartsaver® First Aid (afternoon session only) – $15.00
(fee includes Certification Card for successful completion of
course and skills test)