Register Today for First Aid and CPR Classes
in February
News Release: February 1, 2008
Contact: Janice Osborne, Director-Communications and Marketing; American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley (610) 865-4400, ext. 262; pager (610) 508-4378

Medical emergencies can occur at any time and any place. Be prepared for emergencies by taking an American Red Cross first aid and CPR/AED (automated external defibrillator) class. The following classes will be offered by the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley in February:

Standard First Aid Classes will be held Feb. 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Feb. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The course teaches individuals how to recognize and care for victims of injury or sudden illness and how to treat cuts, bruises, bone and muscle injuries, shock, bleeding and other first aid emergencies. Fee is $37.

Standard First Aid with Adult CPR and AED Classes will be held Feb. 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Feb. 11 and 13, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., each evening; and Feb. 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition to first aid skills, this course teaches rescue breathing, choking rescue and adult one-rescuer CPR. You will also learn how to use an AED for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Fee is $60.

Adult CPR and AED Classes will be held Feb. 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Feb. 27 and 29, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., each evening. This course teaches participants to recognize and respond to symptoms of a heart attack; when and how to do CPR on adults (individuals 12 years of age or older); choke rescue and rescue breathing; and how to use an AED for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Fee is $45.

Adult and Child CPR with AED Class will be held Feb. 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Along with Adult CPR and AED training, participants will learn how to perform CPR and how to correctly use an AED on a child. Fee is $56.

Adult, Child and Infant CPR with AED Class will be held Feb. 4 and 6, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., each evening. This class teaches rescue breathing; choking rescue; adult, child and infant CPR and AED skills; how to access Emergency Medical Services (EMS); and heart disease prevention. Fee is $65.

Standard First Aid with Adult, Child, and Infant CPR plus AED Class will be held Feb. 11, 20 and 25, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., each evening. This class teaches participants to recognize emergencies and provide basic first aid until medical personnel arrive and take over. It also prepares individuals to provide care for breathing emergencies and perform CPR on adults, infants, and children. AED training is also included. Fee is $75.

Register today. Space is limited. To secure a place in the class, please register at least seven days prior to the start date of the class. You can register by phone at 610-865-4400, ext. 247; online at www.redcrosslv.org; or in person at the Red Cross office, 2200 Avenue A, Bethlehem, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration is payable by check to “American Red Cross” or credit card (MasterCard, VISA or American Express).

The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley serves more than 680,000 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 23,000 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.