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Come to Noisebridge and learn life-saving skills for free during the week of [[Class-A-Thon]]. | Come to Noisebridge and learn life-saving skills for free during the week of [[Class-A-Thon]]. | ||
== CPR/AED == | == CPR/AED (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) == | ||
The American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED | The person in front of you just stopped breathing, the ambulance is 9 minutes away. What you do in the next few minutes could mean the difference between life or death for this person. This course will teach you what to do and how to do it. The American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED class covers the most life saving skills you can do for Adults, Children and Infants. It will include, what to do for choking as and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). | ||
Note this is an American Heart Association class, and Heartsaver CPR certification may be available for those who successfully complete the course. | |||
'''Course date and time:''' Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 6PM<br> | '''Course date and time:''' Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 6PM<br> | ||
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'''Course Length:''' 3 hours<br> | '''Course Length:''' 3 hours<br> | ||
'''Class price:''' Free<br> | '''Class price:''' Free<br> | ||
'''Certification:''' American Heart Association | '''Certification:''' American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR certification which is nationally recognized and valid 2 years. | ||
=== RSVP === | === RSVP === | ||
Revision as of 19:47, 7 August 2014
Come to Noisebridge and learn life-saving skills for free during the week of Class-A-Thon.
CPR/AED (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
The person in front of you just stopped breathing, the ambulance is 9 minutes away. What you do in the next few minutes could mean the difference between life or death for this person. This course will teach you what to do and how to do it. The American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED class covers the most life saving skills you can do for Adults, Children and Infants. It will include, what to do for choking as and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Note this is an American Heart Association class, and Heartsaver CPR certification may be available for those who successfully complete the course.
Course date and time: Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 6PM
Course location: Noisebridge, in the Hackatorium
Course Length: 3 hours
Class price: Free
Certification: American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR certification which is nationally recognized and valid 2 years.
RSVP
RSVP via Eventbrite for this class. Limited spaces available!
First-aid
The American Heart Association Heartsaver First-aid class covers the following topics: bleeding control, seizures, epi pen use, allergic reactions, snake bites, broken bones, poisoning, and other life threatening emergencies. This course is for renewing, recertification, or initial student and is considered a basic first-aid class.
Course Length: 2 hours
Course date and time: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 7PM
Course location: Noisebridge, in the Hackatorium
Class price: Free
Certification: American Heart Association (valid 2 years). You will receive the first-aid card on day of class.
Who should take this first-aid class
Anyone, especially teachers, summer camp counselors, coaches, social workers, maritime (US Coast Guard approved) nannies, parents, grandparents, babysitters (ten years or older), construction, general workplace.
Who should NOT take this first-aid training
Childcare providers who need EMSA certification must take the Pediatric First-aid/CPR class.
RSVP
RSVP via Eventbrite for this class. Limited spaces available!