Celebrate March is Red Cross Month 2010 Promotions!
In 1910, the American Red Cross began training the American public in first aid. Since that time, the American Red Cross has continuously provided people with high quality educational programs from First Aid and CPR/AED training to drowning prevention and lifeguard training programs. In recognition of 100 years of training, the Red Cross is pleased to offer several promotions to our community during March is Red Cross Month!
The American Red Cross, South Florida Region is gearing up once again for CPR Saturday 2010! As part of the celebration of March is Red Cross Month, the Red Cross is hosting CPR Saturday throughout Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. The goal of the program is to train a minimum of 250 people in CPR/AED - Adult on one Saturday!
Learn about Compression-Only CPR in the comfort of your own home with the Red Cross First Aid and CPR for Everyone. The training kit includes an instructional DVD, chest-compression practice tool and a quick reference guide!
In every life threatening cardiac-emergency, every second counts. If you see an adult or adolescent suddenly collapse, there are two simple things you can do to make a real difference in someone surviving a cardiac arrest:
Call or have someone call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number
Give continuous chest compressions until emergency medical help arrives and takes over
September 29, 2009 - Plantation, FL - The American Red Cross, in a continued effort to increase the number of people willing to help save a life, recognizes that providing instruction on giving quality Compression-Only CPR encourages and enhances the capacity of bystanders to react and respond when they witness an adult or adolescent collapse.
In every life threatening cardiac-emergency, every second counts. If you see an adult or adolescent suddenly collapse, there are two simple things you can do to make a real difference in someone surviving a cardiac arrest:
Call or have someone call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number
Give continuous chest compressions until emergency medical help arrives and takes over
