Heartland AEA to Offer CPR and First Aid Training

The Agency is offering the opportunity to obtain/renew CPR and First Aid certification during the months of October and November. This training opportunity is open to all Heartland staff, and we encourage your participation in order to prepare for medical emergencies.

Direct service staff and crisis responders may obtain/renew their certification at no cost. All other interested staff members will be required to pay for their certification class at the costs listed below. If you are interested in taking one of the following classes, please contact Lisa Fleming, Human Resources Generalist, at lfleming@aea11.k12.ia.us or ext. 14625. All courses will be in Room 13B of the Johnston Regional Education Center unless otherwise noted below.

Initial CPR/AED & First Aid (Cost $92)
Adult course incorporates the 2010 ECC standards. It will help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. The courses in the program teach skills that participants need to know to give immediate care to a suddenly injured or ill person until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. Students who successfully complete this course will receive certificates for Standard First Aid with CPR/AED.
October 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
October 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
October 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Renewal CPR/AED & First Aid (Cost $77)
Adult course that briefly reviews course information and allows practice of skills and knowledge before testing. Information based on 2010 ECC standards will be included in the course. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Standard First Aid with CPR/AED - Adult that is valid for two years.
October 19 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
October 27 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

First Aid Only (Cost $72)
Participants will recognize and respond appropriately to first aid emergencies. The courses in the program teach skills that participants need to know to give immediate care to a suddenly injured or ill person until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Standard First Aid that is valid for two years.
November 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (held in Room 18)
November 9 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.