Friday, October 05, 2007
CPR certification for persons 15 and older
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Persons who need certification or re-certification for adult cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of automatic external defibrillators (AED) can take an online written exam available through USI Extended Services. The exam will be available through October 20, 2007 to persons who register for the self-study course called Adult CPR/AED Challenge Course. Course materials, available for purchase at the Evansville American Red Cross (29 S. Stockwell Road), or from online book sellers, are First Aid/CPR/AED for the Workplace and the Adult CPR/AED Skills Card. This course is open to those 15 years of age and older. The registration fee is $10 for college or high school students and $15 for adults. The practical exam will be given at USI on Saturday, October 27, at 9 a.m. in the Physical Activities Center. Dr. Glenna Bower, assistant professor of physical education, is the course facilitator. Individuals can register for the certification course online at www.usi.edu/extserv, call 812/464-1989, or come to the Extended Services Office on campus. Participants will be given a Blackboard ID when they complete registration. Blackboard is used ONLY for taking the written exam, which must be done by the October 20 deadline. |
