Lake Co. YMCA offers monthly CPR training

The knowledge necessary to render potentially life-saving aid when every second counts is available on a regular basis at both Lake County Family YMCA facilities.

Due to the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, CPR classes the rest of this year will be held on Nov. 12 and Dec. 10 at both Northern Lake YMCA, 2000 Western Ave. in Waukegan, and Central Lake YMCA, 700 Lakeview Parkway in Vernon Hills, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Classes at Central Lake YMCA normally are held on the last Saturday of the month. They will revert to that schedule after Jan. 1. Classes always take place on the second Saturday of the month at Northern Lake YMCA.

American Red Cross-certified instructors teach the basic techniques of adult, child and infant CPR as well as first aid. In addition, participants will learn how to use an AED (automatic external defibrillator) and how to aid a person who is choking.

A course work manual is provided for this class, which is approved by the Emergency Medical Services Authority and also meets day-care licensing requirements. Participants who pass the final exam will receive a two-year CPR certification.

Registration must be completed at least two weeks before each class, and there is a $50 fee that likely will increase next year. To register for this program, or for more information, call (847) 367-6797 or visit the Welcome Center at either Lake County Family YMCA facility.

All Lake County Family YMCA programs are designed to encourage the four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

The Lake County Family YMCA is a cause-driven nonprofit that strengthens the community through programs and services that foster youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Founded in 1892 as a 501 (C) 3 nonprofit, our association is comprised of the Central Lake YMCA in Vernon Hills, Northern Lake YMCA in Waukegan and Early Head Start in Waukegan.