Practice, practice, practice! Expect a lot of hands-on instruction in these two courses, which are offered the fourth Saturday of every month. They are open to the public:

Heartsaver/AED CPR: You will learn techniques to save adult, infant and child victims of cardiac or respiratory arrest. This course teaches one-person cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), rescue breathing, the Heimlich maneuver and the use of an AED. You also will receive valuable tips on the prevention of heart attack and stroke.

Healthcare Provider CPR: Health care professionals will learn the required techniques for resuscitating adult, pediatric and infant victims of cardiac and respiratory arrest by one or two rescuers using a BVM. Included in the curriculum are techniques for clearing an obstructed airway in conscious and unconscious patients and use of an AED.

Did you know? Facts about CPR

Classes are taught at the Fire Training Center, 12401 Hemlock, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pre-registration is required as the class is limited to 12 students. To pre-register, call 913/895-8444 (option 1), or sign up online (you will need a client ID number; if you don't have one, call 913/895-6390).

Want training to come to you? We offer training to groups of eight or more. For more information, call 913/895-8444.

The cost is $50 per class, and payment is due at the time of registration (Refunds). The fee includes the newest edition of the American Heart Association textbook.

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