Upcoming CPR classes at NJC

NJC Press Release


Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a combination of rescue breathing and chest compressions delivered to victims thought to be in cardiac arrest. When cardiac arrest occurs, the heart stops pumping blood. CPR can support a small amount of blood flow to the heart and brain to “buy time” until normal heart function is restored. Use of the automated external defibrillator (AED) can be a critical component of good CPR.
Both CPR and AED know-how are great skills for everyone to have, as such knowledge could save a someone else’s life. The Extended Studies Department at Northeastern Junior College is offering several classes to provide this training, plus basic first aid, between now and mid-September.
An Adult/Child CPR, AED and First Aid class will be held this Wednesday, August 11th, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in NJC Knowles Hall, Room 319. Cost is $37.50. This class does not cover infant CPR. Registration for this class closed on Friday, August 6th .
This same class will be held in Fleming on Friday, August 13th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Fleming School. You can register for this class through Wednesday, August 11th. Again, this class will not cover infant CPR. The cost is $37.50.
Two CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer Classes will be held on Monday, August 16 or Saturday, August 28 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at NJC’s Knowles Hall, Room 319. You need only attend one of the dates, not both. Cost is $37.50
A Community First Aid and CPR for the Adult, Child, and Infant class, to include AED training will be held on Saturday, September 4th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 732 Clark Street in Sterling. Cost of this class is also $37.50 Students must register for this class by Thursday, September 2nd.
Call 521-6900 now to get more information or to register for these training opportunities.