This week’s tragedy at the Buffalo Bills’ game versus the Cincinnati Bengals in which we witnessed Damar Hamlin collapse on the field has raised awareness as to the fact that CPR truly can save lives. CPR and first aid are both skills that we all hope that we will never need to use.
The America Red Cross is offering classes at the Aquatic Fitness Center in the Town of Tonawanda. Participants will become certified in lifesaving skills including CPR, AED, First Aid as well as Lifeguard training courses. CPR/AED/First Aid courses will take place on Tuesday, January 17 and Thursday, January 19, with future opportunities to take the courses on March 14, March 16, May 16, and May 18 from 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. They cost $75 for premium members and $90 for Basic Members and the General Public. You can register here.
This course teaches single and two-rescuer CPR, the use of an AED, responding to first aid emergencies, the use of resuscitation masks and bag-valve masks for ventilating victims, and how to respond in special rescue situations. Also, will prepare you to respond to basic emergencies, and recognize and care for injuries while using the EMS system.
In addition to the class, they are offering a CPR/AED/First Aid course to help make sure that these skills don’t get rusty. Also, to help address the area wide shortage of lifeguards, the America Red Cross and the Town of Tonawanda Aquatic Fitness Center will be offering both full and review courses to train lifeguards. Be sure to check the Aquatic Fitness Center’s website for all the great classes they have to offer.
Town of Tonawanda Aquatic Fitness Center
1 Pool Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14223 | 716-876-7424
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