2008 Woodie Awards
CPR: learning to save lives
By: Kat Fox
Issue date: 3/29/06 Section: News
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Kat Fox
Staff Writer
As the semester comes to a close students begin making plans for that perfect summer job, such as counseling at a summer camp, life guarding at the local YMCA or possibly spending their summer months in another country on a mission's trip. Having a CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification is beneficial if not vital for all of the possible jobs mentioned and more.
North Greenville University is providing a chance on Saturday, April 1 for students, faculty and staff to become certified in CPR, first aid and AED (Automated External Defibrillator).
Amy Smallwood, outdoor leadership instructor, will teach the class. "You never know what you're going to encounter," said Smallwood.
The cost of the class is $45 and may take up to nine hours to complete, "and really that's condensing it," said Smallwood. The reason for the length is because the class will be teaching basic first aid as well as the use of an AED, which is basically a portable electronic shock devise.
AED's are becoming more common in airports and malls.
"AED is a lot more effective then CPR… statistics show that a lot more survive when they've had AED early on," said Smallwood.
The deadline to sign up for the class is passed, students who are still interested should contact the Red Cross, which should have certification classes available.
Staff Writer
As the semester comes to a close students begin making plans for that perfect summer job, such as counseling at a summer camp, life guarding at the local YMCA or possibly spending their summer months in another country on a mission's trip. Having a CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification is beneficial if not vital for all of the possible jobs mentioned and more.
North Greenville University is providing a chance on Saturday, April 1 for students, faculty and staff to become certified in CPR, first aid and AED (Automated External Defibrillator).
Amy Smallwood, outdoor leadership instructor, will teach the class. "You never know what you're going to encounter," said Smallwood.
The cost of the class is $45 and may take up to nine hours to complete, "and really that's condensing it," said Smallwood. The reason for the length is because the class will be teaching basic first aid as well as the use of an AED, which is basically a portable electronic shock devise.
AED's are becoming more common in airports and malls.
"AED is a lot more effective then CPR… statistics show that a lot more survive when they've had AED early on," said Smallwood.
The deadline to sign up for the class is passed, students who are still interested should contact the Red Cross, which should have certification classes available.