The Cincinnati Recreation Commission is hosting a FREE pediatric CPR class Saturday October 12^th from 9 AM to 2 PM at the Clifton Recreation Center, located at 320 McAlpin Avenue. The class is great for children 12 and older who are going to be babysitting younger kids, as well as adults who want to learn how to do CPR on a child or infant. The course is FREE, but space is limited and registration required.

The course is offered by the American Red Cross, and includes training for Automated External Defibrillators, and on responses to choking emergencies. There is a flyer available to download and share with interested parties. The flyer has details about the program and a QR code to scan to register for the course. Interested parties may also call (513) 357-7665 to register.

CPR, or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, is a life-saving technique that is performed in emergency situations when someone’s heart has stopped or they have stopped breathing. It involves a combination of chest compressions and rescue breaths to help maintain blood flow and oxygenation to vital organs until medical professionals arrive. Knowing how to perform CPR is hugely beneficial as it can significantly increase your chances of saving someone’s life. By initiating immediate CPR, one can keep a person alive until professional help arrives. CPR skills enable individuals to respond confidently and effectively during critical moments, potentially saving the life of a loved one, colleague, or even a stranger. 

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