Samaritan offers class on how to deal with medical emergencies

NEWPORT — Do you have the confidence, skills and knowledge to handle a medical emergency? Samaritan Health Services is offering the American Heart Association Heartsaver course from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20 at the Samaritan Center for Health Education.

Participants will learn how to provide basic first aid, perform adult, child and infant CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator.

The course is for people with little or no medical training who wants to be prepared for an emergency. It is also appropriate for people who need a course completion card for their job or for other regulatory requirements.

The cost is $60 which includes a book and two-year certification. For questions and to register, contact Amy Conner at 541-574-4952 or email aconner@samhealth.org.