Sign up for an upcoming first aid or CPR class

EMERGENCY INFORMATION COUNCIL

The Leisure World Emergency Information Council (EIC) is offering onsite American Heart Association-certified CPR and first aid classes beginning in March. The first CPR classes are full but an additional class is scheduled for April 5. The initial first aid class on Saturday, March 1, is almost fully booked. Additional first aid classes are planned for March 15 and 29.

The EIC has partnered with Marc Woodward, owner of Prime CPR Services, to provide hands-on training with exercises and simulations that provide a realistic learning experience.

Woodward has 23 years of experience as a firefighter and paramedic. The first aid class starts with the basics and includes what to do for medical emergencies, injury emergencies and environmental emergencies. The CPR class includes performing high-quality CPR alone and with others, how to use an AED and how to help a choking victim.

All residents are invited to sign up. The classes will be held on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon in Clubhouse 3, Room 3. There is a limit of 12 students per class with a minimum of 10 students needed for each class. The fee for each class is $40. Students who want a related Red Cross certification card must pay an additional fee. Reservations must be made a week in advance by contacting EIC President Jackie Dunagan at 562-431-7479 or jackie919@gmail.com.