Escambia County issued the following announcement on December 7.
Escambia County Emergency Medical Services is offering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) courses for any Escambia County residents interested in obtaining the knowledge and skills.
Students taking part in either course will gain a wealth of knowledge learning the proper techniques of CPR and usage of the AED. CPR is a life-saving skill that is the only proven skill to make a difference when someone is suffering from cardiac arrest.
The Heartsaver CPR AED Course is designed for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory or other requirements. The Heartsaver CPR AED course trains participants to give CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely and effective manner. This course reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
The BLS for Healthcare Providers course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings. The American Heart Association’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. This course, like Heartsaver CPR AED, reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
Cost for CPR and AED Training (includes an eBook):
- Heartsaver CPR AED Course - $60
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - $75
If you are interested in registering or learning more, visit here.
For large parties interested in group training, call (850) 471-6428 or email Michelle Stanhope at mkstanhope@myescambia.com.
Escambia County Emergency Medical Services, a division of the Escambia County Department of Public Safety, is a provider of Critical Care, Advanced Life Support, Basic Life Support and Bariatric Transports. EMS provides these services to the over 300,000 residents of Escambia County.
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