KINBURN – Make sure you can be a lifesaver when the time calls.

The Stonecrest Elementary School Council (SESC) is hosting training for Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED) and emergency first aid Saturday, Oct. 26.

“Stonecrest students, staff, and members of the wider community are invited to participate,” the SESC released in a statement. “

Choose from two options. From 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. there will be a CPR and AED program for $35. This course covers airway/breathing/circulation, CPR/AED (adults & children), choking, heart attack, stroke, communicable diseases, the law, and emergency scenarios. Certification is valid for one year. 

Emergency First Aid from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. plus 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – $80. In addition to the above, this course covers shock, wounds & bleeding, musculoskeletal emergencies, head & spinal emergencies, burns, respiratory emergencies, anaphylaxis, seizures, diabetic emergencies, environment, poisoning, and triage. Certification is good for three years.

The option to recertify Standard First Aid is also available. Both courses take place at Stonecrest.

“Choose to attend only the morning or the whole day,” the SESC said. “For those staying for the day, a lunch break will take place after the CPR and AED course, so please bring your own lunch. We encourage a nut-free lunch in case of any potential food allergies.”

The cost is $35 for the morning or $80 for the day (plus online payment fee). To register, visit: https://stonecrestcouncil.ca.