The Prince William County Department of Fire & Rescue can assist you in finding a CPR that meets your needs. Learning CPR and using it in an emergency is a vital link in the "Chain of Survivial." This is an opportunity to get involved and make a difference in your community!
Two different instruction formats are offered:
Group Classes
The Prince William County Department of Fire & Rescue can provide citizens interested in CPR and/or First Aid with contact information for an American Heart Association (AHA) certified instructor. AHA has a variety of classes to achieve your personal or professional goals. For those in the healthcare field, the 6-8 hour Healthcare Provider class covers CPR for adults, children, and infants as well as choking and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). AHA also has various Heartsaver courses for those not in the healthcare field that can include any or all of the components of the Healthcare Provider course as well as First Aid. Scheduling and fees are determined by the AHA instructor. For more information regarding the CPR training program, please contact Jessica Icaza at 703-792-6370.
Self-Instruction
Learn CPR in your own home at no cost by checking out a "Rescue Me" kit from your local library. All you need is a library card and access to a DVD player. The step-by-step video and practice manikin make learning easy and you can work at your own pace. Check out the "Rescue Me" kits from Bull Run Library, Central Library, Chinn Park Library or Potomac Library. "Rescue Me" kits for Spanish speakers will be available by summer 2008.
