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Infant & Child CPR & Choking class

Who should attend?

This class is a must for expectant parents, parents, family members,
babysitters, nannies and anyone taking care of infants and children so
they can instantly react when faced with life-saving decisions to
protect and keep a child safe.


Class Time:

2 hours

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Class description

This class is based on the American Heart Association Family & Friends Guidelines.  By the end of the class, you will:


  • Recognize the need for infant and child CPR
  • Understand the common reasons an infant or child would stop breathing or become unresponsive
  • Know the CAB’s of Infant & Child CPR
  • Know the symptoms of mild and severe choking in an infant and child
  • Know choking maneuvers for an infant and child
  • Know when to call for help
  • Know what to do for a pregnant woman choking
  • You’re pregnant…how to save a choking child without hurting yourself
  • Know how to take care of yourself if you’re alone and choking
  • Know adult CPR and compressions only CPR (Does not include hands-on practice)
  • Poison control phone number and when should you call?
  • some basic first aid

This course features hands-on skills practice.

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$65 per person. (Includes handouts).
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