ONLINE: FREE Hands Only CPR & AED Class | Saratoga | 1.5 hrs | 2022

Most often, citizens will need to perform CPR on a family member, friend, or co-worker. Learn how to perform proper compressions and how to use an AED in the precious moments before first responders arrive.

This class follows the American Heart Association (AHA) CPR/AED curriculum.

Participants will learn:

• How to perform chest compressions
• Learn what an automatic external defibrillator (AED) is and how to use it
• How to aid an adult or child who is choking

To participate in this class, please ensure you have the following ready:

• Access to the Zoom Application via a computer, laptop, or iPad (the link to join the class will be sent prior to the class via Eventbrite)
• Ability to turn your camera ON so the AHA Instructor can view you performing proper chest compressions
• Access to a pillow or large stuffed animal to practice actual chest compressions

NOTE: Participants will NOT receive a two-year CPR/AED certification card. Participants will not learn the breathing (head tilt, chin lift) technique OR infant CPR/choking in this class.

If you would like to learn these skills, enroll in a Heartsaver CPR/AED class, visit:

www.sccfd.org

www.heart.org

www.redcross.org

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This training class is open to individuals who live or work within the communities served by County Fire: Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Monte Sereno, Saratoga and the unincorporated surrounding areas.

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