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If you've always wanted to learn how to be prepared when it comes to saving someone's life, or if you need the proper training to satisfy an OSHA-mandated job requirement, you have the chance to do so. The Madison Public Library is teaming up with American Red Cross to provide CPR and first-aid training to participants of Madison County and surrounding areas on Saturday, Aug. 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
According to the American Red Cross, during the first-aid training class, you'll learn how to help non-medical professionals provide assistance in times of crisis. The class will give you an understanding of first-aid best practices for a wide range of conditions, including: asthma emergencies; anaphylaxis; burns; choking; diabetic emergencies; external bleeding; environmental emergencies; heart attack; poisoning; stroke; seizure and neck, head and spinal injuries.
The CPR class will also provide steps and procedures that can potentially save someone's life in a time of danger, including hand placements, body positioning, timing and other useful tips that can keep an adult and a child safe.
The class is free for participants, however, to receive proper certifications, students (high school/college) pay $40 and non-students pay $65. The class is limited to 10 participants so act fast today and call Madison Public Library at (850) 973-6814. For more information about CPR and first-aid, log onto redcross.org.