The Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps (CVAC) will be conducting an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED class. Training is open to all New Castle residents.
Participants will learn to perform CPR and use an AED (automated external defibrillator) in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest. Relief of choking for adult, child, and infants is included. Heartsaver CPR AED is intended for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card for job, regulatory or other requirements.
WHEN: Saturday, October 27, 9:30 AM. The course runs approximately 3 to 4 hours.
WHERE: CVAC Headquarters at 233 N. Greeley Ave, Chappaqua.
WHY: CPR Saves lives. Statistics show that the earlier CPR is initiated, the greater the chances for survival.
COST: $25 materials fee
INFO: For more information call (914) 238-3191 or visit www.chappaquaambulance.org
To reserve a spot email: cvaccpr@gmail.com. Class size is limited.
Founded in 1936, the Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps is a volunteer organization dedicated to providing quality emergency medical services to the residents of New Castle. The 70+ volunteer members are a diverse group, from teachers and lawyers to entrepreneurs, students, parents and grandparents. In addition to responding to more than 500 calls annually, CVAC reaches out with programs to educate the community on First Aid and CPR.
For more information or to become a volunteer, visit www.chappaquaambulance.org.
Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps. People helping people.
Lisa Ballou, 914-522-1158, Ballou@optonline.net
