FREE Pediatric CPR Course

The Cincinnati Recreation Commission is hosting a FREE pediatric CPR class Saturday October 14^th from 9 am to 2 pm at the Hirsch Recreation Center, located at 332 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, however registration is required ahead of time as space is limited.   

The course is offered by the American Red Cross, and includes training for Automated External Defibrillators, and 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.

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 incredibly beneficial as it can significantly increase a person’s chances of survival. By initiating immediate CPR, bystanders can keep the 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. 

The American Red Cross pediatric CPR class is Saturday October 14^th from 9 am to 2 pm at the Cincinnati Recreation Hirsch Recreation Center, 332 McAlpin Avenue. Again, the class is FREE, but space is limited and registration is required.

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