CPR... Many deaths can be prevented if the victim receives prompt help. If someone trained in CPR provides proper life saving measures until trained professionals take over...

If you're an employer, make sure you have CPR trained employees and an AED in the workplace... you might be the patient. If you're an employee, spread the word out Porter Fire Department cares about you and your organization. If you're community base organization or youth program, make sure you have an AED... and have your staff learn CPR.

If you're a Church, or place of worship, make sure you have an AED and people trained in CPR.

CPR REGISTRATION

DO YOU NEED TO LEARN CPR? We can help!

Cost: $45.00 SAVING A LIFE PRICELESS! Includes portable resuscitator mask and oxygen inlet kit

Pre- registration required: 281-354-6666

BLS Healthcare Provider CPR – 2nd Tuesday of Each month
Course Description: The BLS Healthcare Provider Course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. The course is intended for healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, physician's assistants, residents or fellows, or medical or nursing students in training, aides, medical or nursing assistants, and allied health personnel.

4 Hours of instruction - 2 year renewal.  Course completion card is awarded.  Written and practical exams are required. 

Heartsaver CPR – 2nd Thursday of Each Month after 2nd Tuesday class
Course Description:  The Heartsaver CPR Course is designed to teach CPR and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO) to all lay rescuers, particularly those who are expected to respond to emergencies in the workplace.  Participants include security guards, firefighters, police, and other lay responders.  Although the course may be used to teach CPR to all lay rescuers, it is specifically designed for lay rescuers who are required to obtain a course completion card -a credential- documenting completion of a CPR course.  All rescuers are trained in CPR and relief of FBAO.  4 Hours of instruction - 2 year renewal.  Course completion card is awarded.  . 
Special Classes (5+) more students - 6 hr. course CPR and First Aid

September 16, October 14, November 11, December 16, 2010

	Do you care for small children (parents, grandparents, baby-sitters)? CHOKING AND SUFFOCATION ARE THE MOST COMMON CAUSES OF PREVENTABLE DEATH IN CHILDREN UNDER 1 YEAR OF AGE AND THE FOURTH MOST COMMON CAUSE OF DEATH IN CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE.
	Do you work in a medical or dental office? STAFF SHOULD BE TRAINED IN LIFE-SAVING PROCEDURES.
	Do you have elderly parents or grandparents who are at a greater risk for heart disease, heart attacks or strokes? ABOUT TWO-THIRDS OF DEATHS FROM HEART ATTACK OCCUR BEFORE THE VICTIM REACHES THE HOSPITAL.