Staff Report. February 22, 2012. BOONE -- Appalachian Regional Healthcare has announced new dates for CPR and other life-saving skills courses:

American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR and AED Course

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012
6-9 pm
Watauga Medical Center Auditorium
Cost   $40
Class size is limited.  You must call to pre-register and prepay.
Contact:
Candy Jones
ARHS Community Outreach
(828) 268-8960
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This course is designed for community members who want to learn CPR for adults, children, and infants; how to help a choking victim, and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).  Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a certification card which is valid for 2 years.

American Heart Association BLS for HCP Part II- Skills Check

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012
5-6 pm
Watauga Medical Center Auditorium
Cost $15
Class size is limited.  You must call to pre-register and prepay.
Contact:
Candy Jones
ARHS Community Outreach
(828) 268-8960
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This course is for Healthcare Providers seeking an initial or renewal Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Course completion card.
Part I online (go to onlineAHA.org) can be completed in approximately 1-2 hours.  You must bring your Part I completion certificate to the skills check.
Part II – the skills check will take approximately 1 hour.

American Heart Association First Aid Course

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012
6-9 pm
Watauga Medical Center Auditorium
Cost $30
Class size is limited.  You must call to pre-register and prepay.  Contact:
Candy Jones
ARHS Community Outreach
(828) 268-8960
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This course is designed for  community members who want to learn basic first aid skills- how to recognize and respond to different emergencies- heart attack, stroke, choking, bleeding, seizures, diabetic reactions, breathing problems, shock, and environmental emergencies.  Upon completion of this course, participants receive a card which is valid for 2 years.

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