Sign up Today for Red Cross Adult CPR and First Aid Basics Classes to be Held in Carbon County

News Release: March 15, 2005
Contact: Janice Osborne, director-Communications and Marketing (610) 865-4400, ext. 262

The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley will hold the following Health and Safety classes at its Carbon Office in Lehighton in April:

Adult CPR with First Aid - April 13 and 14, from 6 p.m.-10 p.m.; 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. (must attend both evenings). Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, recognize, and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. The course covers first aid and adult CPR and training in the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED). Fee: $50

First Aid Basics - April 9, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Participants will become familiar with how to recognize and care for victims of illness and sudden injuries. This class does not include CPR/AED. Fee: $32

Classes will be held at the Red Cross office located at 129 N. First Street, Lehighton. Textbooks are included in the price of the courses and will be distributed on the day of the class.

To secure a place in the class, please register at least 7 days prior to the start date of the class. You can register by phone at (610) 377‑2100 or (610) 865‑4400, ext. 247; online at www.redcrosslv.org; or in person at the Red Cross office, 129 N. First Street, Lehighton, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; or at the Red Cross office at 2200 Avenue A, Bethlehem, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Registration is payable by check to "American Red Cross" or credit card (MasterCard, VISA or American Express).

For more information about these and other Red Cross courses, call (610) 377‑2100 or (610) 865‑4400, ext. 247, or visit www.redcrosslv.org.

The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley serves more than 660,000 residents of Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties. Last year the Red Cross provided health and safety education training; Lifeline, a personal response service for seniors; and emergency relief to more than 20,000 Greater Lehigh Valley residents. For more information about the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley or volunteer opportunities, call (610) 865-4400 or visit www.redcrosslv.org.