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 basis each month to help citizens at all skill levels. These classes include:
- 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 course trains participants to give CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner.
Classes are held in the Health Department’s WIC classroom (321 E. 4th Street). Below is the class schedule:
- Wednesday, March 11 @ 9:30 am to 12:00 pm – Heart Saver CPR/AED
- Wednesday, March 11 @ 3:00 to 4:00 pm – HeartCode BLS Skills Checkoff
- Wednesday, April 22 @ 9:00 am to 12:00 pm – Friends and Family CPR
- Wednesday, April 22 @ 3:00 to 4:00 pm – HeartCode BLS Skills Checkoff
- Wednesday, May 13 @ 9:00 to 10:00 am – HeartCode BLS Skills Checkoff
- Wednesday, May 13 @ 1:00 to 4:30 pm – Heart Saver CPR/AED
Preregistration and pre-payment are required to attend any of these classes. Please click here to access the online catalog, then use the Adult Programs tab. 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.
Reference:
Suzan Morang Community Health Planner / Educator
Joplin Health Department
417.623.6122, ext. 1256
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