American Red Cross Offers CPR/AED Classes for Professional Rescuers
News Release: February 14, 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

BETHLEHEM, Feb. 13, 2008 - The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley will hold the following classes for professional rescuers in February and March:

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer classes will be held Feb. 27, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; March 5 & 7, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (each evening); March 15, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and March 28, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The course is for participants who "have a duty to respond" in an emergency and need to use more advanced techniques. Participants will learn basic CPR skills, including two-rescuer CPR, and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. The course includes a book and a pocket face mask. Fee is $75.

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Review classes will be held March 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and March 17 & 19, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (each evening). This course is for individuals who wish to be recertified in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and includes a book and a mask. Candidates must bring proof of certification received within the past 24 months to class (call Chapter for more information). Fee is $70.

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Challenge classes will be held Feb. 25, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; and March 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This session is for individuals who wish to be recertified in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. This is a knowledge and skills testing session only, not for review or teaching. Participants must be prepared to demonstrate their knowledge and ability in all of the skills covered in the CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer course. A pocket face mask is included in the registration fee. Fee is $60.

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.