STAFF REPORT
OAKWOOD — According to the American Heart Association, 80 percent of cardiac arrests occur at home and are witnessed by a family member.
Cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death in the United States. Unintentional injuries are the fifth leading cause of death, just behind chronic diseases. CPR and first aid training may save your life, or the life of someone you love.
The Center for Rural Health and Farm Safety at Carle Foundation Hospital will offer free courses in both American Heart Association HeartSaver CPR certification with AED and first aid to the community at the University of Illinois Extension Office, Vermilion County on April 6. The courses will be 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m., respectively. Participants may attend one or both of the classes.
Topics for CPR will include infant, child and adult choking and CPR as well as Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) use. The first aid course will cover how to recognize and treat injuries, use appropriate equipment and supplies, and respond to various emergencies.
Courses will include hands-on instruction and a workbook. For each class successfully completed, participants will receive a certification card.
Space is limited, and registration is required. Participants must be 14 years of age or older.
For more information or to register, go to http://www.carle.org/classes-events, e-mail farm-safety@carle.com, or call the Center for Rural Health and Farm Safety at Carle Foundation Hospital at (217) 383-4606.
To learn about other classes offered by the Center for Rural Health and Farm Safety, visit http://www.carle.org/farmsafety.
