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Red Cross Offers CPR and First Aid Classes at
North Portland Training Center

PORTLAND, Ore. – April 19, 2005 – The American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter will offer adult CPR and first aid safety training classes at 3131 North Vancouver in Portland. For more information or to register call (503) 280-1440 or visit www.redcross-pdx.org.

The Red Cross Adult CPR and First Aid class teaches the skills needed to prevent, recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive. This course covers adult CPR and first aid in an approach that complements adult learning styles. It also features hands-on practice and real-life scenarios.

Useful take-home course materials will be provided to help participants retain skills and that serve as reference tools in an emergency. This course also meets OSHA First Aid Guidelines. The cost is $44.00 per student.

Classes at the Oregon Trail Chapter at 3131 North Vancouver in Portland, will be held at:

• Monday, May 2, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 4, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Thursday, May 5, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Saturday, May 7, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 10, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 11, 2:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
• Thursday, May 12, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Friday, May 13, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Sunday, May 15, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 17, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 18, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Thursday, May 19, 2:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
• Saturday, May 21, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Monday, May 23, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 24, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Thursday, May 26, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Friday, May 27, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Thursday, June 2, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Friday, June 3, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Saturday, June 4, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Monday, June 6, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 8, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Thursday, June 9, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Saturday, June 11, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Sunday, June 12, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 14, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Thursday, June 16, 2:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
• Friday, June 17, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Saturday, June 18, 9:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
• Monday, June 20, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 21, 2:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 22, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Thursday, June 23, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Saturday, June 25, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 28, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 29, 2:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
• Thursday, June 30, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Adult CPR and first aid course will be offered in Spanish at the Oregon Trail Chapter on:

• Friday, May 27, 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Classes at Mt. Hood Medical Center, 24800 SE Stark in Gresham, are split over two nights:

• Part One: Tuesday, May 10, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Part Two: Thursday, May 12, 6:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
• Part One: Tuesday, June 14, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Part Two: Thursday, June 16, 6:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

Additional classes for infant and child CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) are also available. To register, call (503) 280-1440 or visit www.redcross-pdx.org. Click on the “Training & Classes” tab, then click “First Aid/CPR/AED online class registration.”

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