Back FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL (Tuesday, July 9, 2002) – The American Red Cross today announced its health and safety training schedule for Metro East residents. Following are the dates and times of upcoming classes in East St. Louis, Granite City and Fairview Heights. East St. Louis The following classes will be held at the Second Chance Shelter, 240 North Sixth Street in East St. Louis: First Aid and Adult CPR with AED Training • Saturday, August 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Infant and Child CPR • Saturday, July 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • Saturday, August 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • Saturday, September 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Adult, Infant and Child CPR • Saturday, September 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fairview Heights The following classes will be held at the American Red Cross Metro East Service Center, 10218 Lincoln Trail Drive in Fairview Heights: First Aid and Adult CPR with AED Training • Saturday, July 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Saturday, August 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Adult, Infant and Child CPR • Tuesday, July 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.* • Wednesday, July 17 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.** • Monday, July 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.* • Tuesday, July 23 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.** • Saturday, August 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Tuesday, August 13 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.* • Wednesday, August 14 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.** • Monday, August 26 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.* Adult, Infant and Child CPR ‘cont’ • Tuesday, August 27 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.** • Saturday, September 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Tuesday, September 17 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.* • Wednesday, September 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.** • Monday, September 23 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.* • Tuesday, September 24 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.** • Saturday, September 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. *Denotes Part I of the course. **Denotes Part II of the course Granite City The following classes will be held at the Providence Occupational Health Services at 2103 Iowa in Granite City: First Aid and Adult CPR with AED Training • Saturday, July 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Saturday, August 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Saturday, September 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Adult, Infant and Child CPR • Monday, August 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.* • Tuesday, August 6 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.** • Monday, September 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.* • Tuesday, September 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.** *Denotes Part I of the course. **Denotes Part II of the course Adult CPR provides instruction in the proper first aid skills for adult victims (9 years of age and older) of cardiac arrest, choking and respiratory emergencies. This newly released course represents the next generation of CPR including the use of community access automated external defibrillators (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. The Emergency Cardiac Care Committee recommends that AED’s be taught with Adult CPR. Cost of the Adult CPR class is $34 and includes 4 ½ hours of course instruction. Participants receive an Adult CPR/AED certificate valid for one year upon completion of the course. First Aid and Adult CPR provides individuals with the knowledge and skills to recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses, including how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. This newly released course represents the next generation of CPR and first aid training and includes the use of community access automated external defibrillators (AEDs), which is recommended by the Emergency Cardiac Care Committee to be taught hand in hand with Adult CPR. Participants also learn how to treat bleeding, burns, shock, poisoning, injuries to bones, muscles and joints and other injuries in the First Aid portion of this class. This course is 6 ½ hours and may be split over two days. Cost for the course is $46. Participants receive First Aid/Adult CPR with AED certification valid for one year upon completion of this course. Adult, Child and Infant CPR teaches how to help adult (9 years of age & older), child (1-8 years) and infant (under 1 year) victims of choking, cardiac arrest and respiratory emergencies. It also includes recognition of early warning signs of heart attack and stoke. Students earn a Community CPR certification valid for one year upon completion of this course. This class is 6 ½ hours and cost is $39. Some courses are split over a two-day period Adult CPR with AED Training provides instruction in proper first-aid skills for adult victims of cardiac arrest, choking and respiratory emergencies. This newly released course represents the next generation of CPR including the use of community access automated external defibrillators (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest, which are recommended to be taught with Adult CPR by the Emergency Cardiac Care Committee Students will receive an Adult CPR/AED certificate valid for one year. Prerequisite: None. Cost for the 4-½ hour course is $34. To register for a Red Cross health and safety class, call the Metro East Service Center at (618) 397-4600 or visit www.redcrossstl.org and register online at the "Take a Class" section. About the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter Founded in 1917, the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter provides emergency and preparedness assistance to more than 354,000 St. Louis-area residents each year. The Red Cross depends on the efforts of 14,700 volunteers and 150 staff to provide a wide range of community support services, including disaster relief, first aid and CPR training, water safety, adult daytime professional care, services to military personnel, assistance to homeless families, and support for blood services. The Chapter provides programs and services to St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County and Jefferson County in Missouri, as well as Monroe, St. Clair and part of Madison County in Illinois.

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