IU Health La Porte Hospital offers public Heartsaver® First Aid course with CPR, AED

La Porte, IN—Indiana University La Porte Hospital will offer the Heartsaver® First Aid course with CPR and AED on Saturday, February 11, 8 am – 3 pm at 1100 Lincolnway, La Porte.

The course is based on the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines, offering training on how to perform CPR on adults, children and infants as well as how to use an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and basic first aid techniques, including bandaging, splinting and environmental emergencies. Participants will receive a two-year certification from the AHA upon successful completion of the class.

According to the AHA, about 70 – 80 percent of all sudden cardiac arrests occur in the home. Effective bystander CPR, provided immediately after sudden cardiac arrests, can double or even triple a victim’s chance for survival.

The course is $65 per person, including teaching materials. Payment options include: cash, credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express), money order or business check.

The course is open to the public, and pre-registration is required. Class size is limited. The course is required for persons interested in becoming a Heartsaver® Instructor.

For more information or to register, call 219.326.2322 or visit iuhealth.org/laporte.

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Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital, a part of Indiana University Health, has provided leading care to La Porte and the surrounding community for more than 100 years. IU Health La Porte Hospital received Magnet® re-designation, recognizing nursing care among the nation’s top 6 percent of hospitals, while total hip replacement care is also nationally recognized. In addition, the stroke program earned the Gold Seal of Approval™ from The Joint Commission for Primary Stroke Centers, and the cancer program received the 2009 Outstanding Achievement Award from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. To learn more about IU Health La Porte Hospital, visit iuhealth.org/laporte.

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