This American Red Cross-based course trains you to give CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Through this course you will learn how, and when, to provide care for someone experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.
AED devices are in many public buildings and workplaces, including here at Saint Jude Church (in all three buildings). Why not learn when and how to use them?
The course is designed for anyone with limited or no medical training.
Class sizes are limited so register soon. Registration cut-off May 8th Click HERE to register ($25 for parishioners, $45 for non-parishioners).
Two training session are available (attend one), with a parishioner discounted cost of only $25.
Thursday May 15th, 7 PM to 10 PM
Thursday May 22nd, 7 PM to 10 PM
What does this course teach?
Describes how high-quality CPR improves survival
Explain the concepts of the Chain of Survival
Recognize when someone needs CPR
Perform high-quality CPR for an adult
Describe how to perform CPR with help from others
Give effective breaths using mouth-to-mouth or a mask for all age groups
Demonstrate how to use an AED on an adult
Perform high-quality CPR for a child
Demonstrate how to use an AED on a child
Perform high-quality CPR for an infant
Describe when and how to help a choking adult or child
Demonstrate how to help a choking infant
Upon completion of this training your will receive an American Red Cross certification, valid for 2-years.