CPR and First Aid Class Returns by Popular Demand

Another opportunity for CPR and First Aid training will be held on Saturday, July 15, 1-4 PM, at The Andover Community Hub. The instructor will be Kelly Griffin-Brown, Proctor Academy’s head athletic trainer and anatomy and physiology teacher. The class is limited to 15, with a registration deadline of July 8. The $35 fee covers course materials, as well as the Heartsaver Course Completion Card supplied by the American Heart Association, valid for two years.The class will focus on CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation, also known as closed-chest heart massage) and AED (automated external defibrillation). More general first-aid information will also be included, along with hands-on skill instruction for various types of emergency.This class is appropriate for adults who have family members at high risk for medical emergencies, parents of small children, teachers, business staff who deal with the general public, and teenagers aged 13 or older who are interested in babysitting or are otherwise involved with younger children. Participants will need to be able to work at floor level and must be physically able to perform CPR on the floor in order to get certified.