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Are you certified in First Aid or CPR? If your answer is “no,” then why not? Premier Choice Health Services (PCHS) has available excellent first aid training programs for teaching you how to respond in emergency situations and to save lives. The knowledge and skills you gain from first aid classes with PCHS are invaluable. Regardless of your occupation, if you care for children or elderly people, or even spend time at a health facility, you should seriously consider getting certified in CPR and First Aid. If your certification has expired, no sense in waiting… get started today!

What is CPR? CPR is the acronym for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is performed on people who are suffering cardiac arrest.

What are the benefits of CPR? Performing CPR provides a continuous flow of oxygen to the lungs, as well as the brain, until medical help arrives or the person regains consciousness. It is crucial to keep in mind that the brain can only survive about five minutes without oxygen. After that, permanent damage takes place in the brain. By knowing how to perform CPR after you complete your first aid and CPR course, you are increasing the chances of recovery for someone who experiences cardiac arrest. You in essence can save their life!

PCHS’ first aid and CPR classes are offered every other Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., and are designed to give you the confidence to respond to most all emergency situations with skills that can save lives. How much do first aid classes cost? At PCHS, the cost is $55. The class is approved through the American Heart Association (AMA) and the certification lasts two years allowing you to perform CPR and first aid on adults, children, as well as infants.

Get certified today! It can mean life or death for a client, patient, family member or friend!