Heartland CPR is pleased to present

First Aid+CPR  4 Dummies

Where can you get inexpensive CPR and First Aid training?

We get calls all the time asking where people can get a low cost class, and I am tasked with telling people that they won't find free or low cost class for those whose employment or educational facility requires certification. I usually explain that AHA materials are costly (and mandatory) for every participant, and the fee the instructor (or company) must pay for those materials account for about half of the fee charged for a given class. Since 99% of those asking must have the classes for certification, that's the end of the conversation.

Some agencies have received grants enabling them to purchase the necessary supplies to teach the most basic class, often called "CPR for Family & Friends", in communities; other groups have other revenue streams so this type of course keeps employees already on the payroll busy and their teaching skills sharp, maybe on a monthly or quarterly basis. These very basic classes have different requirements than certification classes and allows instructors to teach a far greater number of students at once, which also means less overhead cost. Even these very basic classes have become harder and harder to find without charge, probably due to fewer grants being awarded for community education opportunities. If you are one of the few that simply wants to learn CPR for your own peace of mind and don't need a certification card, we have just the ticket!

Heartland CPR has developed a short PowerPoint-based class covering basic First Aid and hands-only CPR. We offer what we call "First Aid + CPR 4 Dummies" (FA+CPR4D) on a recurring basis for those that wish to learn but don’t need certification and, therefore, we can offer training at a greatly reduced cost. We utilize our facility or a nearby library rented room, equipment, instructors, and expertise at a very low break-even cost as our way of giving back to a community that has allowed us to be successful since 2003.

You must pre-register as spaces are booked on a first come/first paid (non-refundable) basis. You can self-register online at www.HeartlandCPR.com, by contacting Heartland CPR via email "contact@HeartlandCPR.com" or calling by phone at 405-603-6666...simply let us know your name, email address, phone number, and the number planning to attend. That's it!

Remember, this is not for certification and targeted at those wishing to learn for their own peace of mind; if you are required to take a class for your employer or education requirements, this is not the class you need (although we can still help you there). Thanks for your interest in Heartland CPR!

We have a free class offering during CPR week each June, but we offer it inexpensively the rest of the year.