University Recreation Offers American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, and AED this Fall

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FAYETTEVILLE -- The department of University Recreation is offering two American Red Cross First Aid, Adult CPR and AED certification opportunities during the Fall 2014 semester. Course dates are either 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, or 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28.  

In addition to choking rescue and CPR techniques, students will learn how to treat cuts, bruises, bone and muscle injuries, shock, bleeding and other first aid emergencies. Students will also learn how to operate an automated external defibrillator (AED). This course meets OSHA’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs. Upon successful completion, students receive American Red Cross certificates for Adult CPR, Adult First Aid, and AED (valid for two years). Cost for either session is $65 for U of A students and $85 for all other participants. University Recreation is also happy to bring an American Red Cross course to your office or classroom for groups of 8 or more. All materials for the classes are provided. 

These classes are open to members of the public. Participants do not need to be affiliated with the University of Arkansas to register and attend. Students, faculty and staff may register online at http://urecmembers.uark.edu. Other participants may register in person at the University Recreation main office in HPER 225. The UREC membership office is open from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday.  For questions regarding these or any other non-credit instructional programs, contact Katie Helms at khelms@uark.edu or 575-4684.