Free CPR and Emergency First Aid Class for All Volunteers and Staff of All Space Centers This Saturday at Farpoint (Renaissance Academy).

Dear Employees and Volunteers of all the Space Centers,

As a seasoned volunteer, you know this mission like the back of your hand.  In 15 minutes there will be a bomb, and waiting in the briefing room would be a band of thugs who will wipe the helpless security officers out as soon as they walk in the room.  Watching the cameras, you notice the captain start to stumble around and grab the table.  "Is this part of the simulation?  Did the bridge supervisor call them down?  What's going on?  Why are they clenching their chest?"  you think to yourself.  Suddenly they collapse to the floor.  All you can think is "Wait, what's happening?  Is he okay?"  The flight director and supervisor both look at each other confused.  Suddenly the bridge officer runs into the control room and swings open the door, "CALL 911!  HE'S HAVING A HEART ATTACK!"

Would you know what to do in this situation?

Heart attacks are life-threatening, and what happens in the first few minutes can determine if this person lives or dies.  Knowing what to do in this situation is critical.  That's why the directors of the Farpoint, Telos, and Christa Mcauliffe Space Education Centers have decided to hold a joint training session on emergency first aid and CPR.  This course will not certify you in CPR or emergency first aid (simply because none of us are certified instructors), however, you will be taught the latest protocols and procedures.  Some of the topics we will be covering include

How and when to perform CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resection), as well as how to operate an AED (Automatic External Defibrillator),

Choking and airway emergencies,

Bleeding control,

Allergic Reactions and other medical emergencies

Date: This Saturday (December 9th, 2017)

Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Where: Farpoint Space Education Center.  Renaissance Academy, 3435 N.  1120 E.  Lehi, Utah.

Who: All are invited!  Staff, volunteers, campers, your best friend, your dog, etc

Cost: FREE

Why: There is a very good chance that you WILL have to use these skills some time in your life.  Prepare now for when it happens.

Will this give me my CPR certification:  No, you must attend a CPR course taught by a licensed instructor to obtain your certification

Will I learn the correct way to use these skills:  Yes, the information taught will be the same protocols used by healthcare professionals

What if I already know this stuff: It's highly recommended you still attend.  Protocols change often, it's wise to keep up-to-date on them by training regularly.

Please email me if you have any questions!  (isaac@spaceCampUtah.org)

Thanks!  Hope to see you there!