Doctors have stated that administering CPR outside the hospital can save thousands of lives annually, but about half of Americans say they don’t know how to do it. To help area residents, CPR training is now available through the Joplin Health Department.
Three CPR classes are offered on a rotating basiseach month to help citizens at all skill levels:
- Friends and Family® CPR is a great class for new parents, grandparents, babysitters, and others.
- AHA HeartCode® BLS Skills Checkoff is the hands-on skills session check-off to complete the certification for HeartCode® BLS.
- AHA Heartsaver CPR/AED coursetrains participants to give CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner.
Upcoming classes include:
- Heartsaver – May 28, June 4, July 2, or July 23
- BLS Checkoff – June 4, June 25, July 16, or July 23
- Friends and Family – June 25, July 9, or July 30.
Visit the Health Department page of the City’s website for times and to register. Preregistration and pre-payment are required to attend any of these classes. Citizens can also call the Health Department at 417.623.6122, ext. 1258 for more information.
About the Joplin Health Department:
The Joplin Health Department provides a variety of services to the community, including animal control, community health, environmental health, medical services, vital records, emergency preparedness and response planning, and WIC.
References:
Joplin Health Department
417.623.6122
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