Joplin Health Department offering CPR training classes

The Joplin Globe, Mo.
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Oct. 27—Two classes of cardiopulmonary resuscitation are being offered by the Joplin Health Department on Wednesday, Nov. 8, for the public.

Classes will be held in Conference Room 1 of the Joplin Public Library, 1901 E. 20th St. They are part of the American Heart Association's training.

AHA Heartsaver CPR/AED is scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. This course trains participants to give CPR and use an automated external defibrillator in a safe, timely and effective manner. Students receive a certification upon completion. The fee for the course is $50 per person.

AHA HeartCode BLS Skills Checkoff will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. The course is designed for those who have already completed the online portion of the HeartCode BLS course. This is the hands-on skills session checkoff to complete the certification for HeartCode BLS. The cost is $20 per person.

Registration and pre-payment are required to attend either of these classes.

To register or pay, go to the Joplin parks registration website; classes are listed under the "Adult Programs" division of the registration site.

Details: 417-623-6122, ext. 1258.