PARKER -- Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in the western world, and research shows that with early access to 911, CPR and advanced care, survival rates increase dramatically. CPR and First Aid classes offered by Arapahoe Community College can support the chain of survival. The techniques are easy to learn and vital to maintaining safety, objectivity and professionalism under stressful circumstances.
In June, ACC's Corporate Learning Division will offer five courses in CPR and First Aid. As part of its employee health and safety training, the College will offer Heartsaver courses in CPR and First Aid combined, CPR, AED, First Aid and Pediatric First Aid. The combined CPR and First Aid course costs $100 per person, and the others cost $50 per person.All courses will be offered at the University Center at Chaparral, 15653 Brookstone Dr. in Parker. A volume discount plan is available.
The combined Heartsaver CPR and First Aid courses teach CPR, relief of choking in adults, children and infants and the use of barrier devices for all ages. It teaches how to manage illness and injuries in the first few minutes until professional help arrives and covers medical emergencies and injury emergencies. It will be offered Saturday, May 31, from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, June 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, June 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Monday, June 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid course teaches how to manage illness and injuries in a child in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Topics include first aid basics and medical, injury and environmental emergencies. It will be offered only once on Wednesday, June 25, from 8:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m.
The other three courses and their times are:
Heartsaver CPR
Thursday, June 5, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 16, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Heartsaver AED
Tuesday, June 3, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Monday, June 23, 5:30 p.m. to - 9:30 p.m.
Heartsaver First Aid
Thursday, June 12, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
To register or for more information call: 303.734.3701 or go to www.coloradotraining.com.
Contact: Arapahoe Community College Corporate Learning Division
Phone: 303.734.3701
E-mail: michelle.griffith@arapahoe.edu
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