Surprise offering 3 non-certifying CPR courses

Surprise offering 3 non-certifying CPR courses
The Surprise Fire-Medical Department is offering free non-certifying classes to the community to learn hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation and training on using an automated external defibrillator.

Classes will be offered from 9 to 11 a.m. on Fridays, May 26 and Aug. 11 and Saturday, Nov. 4 inside the Public Safety Building Auditorium, 14250 W. Statler Plaza.

This event is open to all residents aged 10 and older. All attendees must sign-up in advance using the online form.

Walk-ins will not be accepted.

Immediate life-saving action is crucial to helping someone in cardiac arrest.

Residents could make all the difference by calling 911 and starting hands-only CPR. This training provides an easy and effective method for any bystander to double or even triple a cardiac arrest victim's chance of survival.

Additionally, the use of an AED can restore a normal heartbeat rhythm after cardiac arrest and learning how to operate an AED is essential.