Program Manager- FF Damien McClinton

Heartsaver CPR classes are offered by The Waukegan Fire Department to the general public.

Heartsavers CPR is a credentialed American Heart Association class which includes training in both adult and pediatric skill sets. Participants have the option of taking adult, with or without Automated External Defibrillation (AED), pediatric or both "which is encouraged" depending on the participants needs.

The Waukegan Fire Department can accommodate corporate classes on site for local business. Local business classes, naturally would be tailored to their perspective corporate needs.  For more information call Lt Eric Lyons at: 847-625-6478

Course Purpose- The Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Programs of the American Heart Association (AHA) developed the HEARTSAVER CPR Course to promote widespread training in CPR in the workplace. Because the course is designed primarily for laypersons who are expected to provide CPR in the workplace, the course will focus on adult, child and infant CPR and relief of foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) for the responsive victim.

Course Description- The HEARTSAVER CPR Course provides concise, user-friendly information to train laypersons in the skills of adult, child and infant CPR. Relief of FBAO, mouth to mouth ventilation and rescue breathing using barrier devices are also required learning. Automated External Defibrillation (AED) training is provided upon request. The course runs approximately 3 hours for adult or for infant and children. The combined course, adult, child and infant lasts about 6 hours. A course completion card (or credential) is provided to participants who successfully complete skills demonstration and written examination.

Course Objectives- To increase survival from sudden cardiac arrest by increasing the number of rescuers prepared to phone 911 and provide early CPR. By strengthening the early access and early CPR links in the Chain of Survival in our community, the AHA and The Waukegan Fire Department should meet its goal: to reduce disability and death due to cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Scheduling, Information and Pricing-

 
The Waukegan Fire Department (WFD) currently offers The American Heart Association (AHA) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Heartsavers Course. Heartsavers CPR is a two (2) year credentialed course.

1)       All CPR course participants must register prior to class at WFD Station #1 Administration Office at 1101 Belvidere Rd. Waukegan, IL. Registrations must be received no later than the Wednesday prior to the scheduled class.  A CPR Registration form must be filled out completely and tuition collected to reserve a classroom slot. Registration times are consistent with Fire Administration Office hours, 8:00a.m. To 5:00p.m. Monday through Friday.

2)       Tuition for the American Heart Association Heartsaver AED CPR course is $40.00. This includes both Adult and Pediatric modules. Tuition enrollments are not refundable. Course participants have up to one year from date of enrollment to attend a scheduled course. Textbooks are issued at time of registration. (Cash, Money Order or Check  made payable to Waukegan Fire Department)

3)       Courses are held at Waukegan Fire Department Station #5, 3220 N Green Bay Rd. Waukegan, IL  Courses ordinarily start at 9:00 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring a light snack. No lunch period will be provided.

4)       Class size is limited to 24 participants. If less than 5 participants register, class may be cancelled.

 

Contact : FF Damien McClinton, EMT-P CPR/AED Program Coordinator
Waukegan Fire Dept. 847-249-5410 or fax 847-249-5607
E-mail: info@waukeganfire.com