Red Cross Plans CPR Class This Week

Professional rescuers can brush up on their cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques at a class offered Saturday by the American Red Cross East Valley Division in Simi Valley.

Called CPR for the Professional Rescuer, the advanced training class includes lessons in recognizing and caring for breathing and cardiac emergencies for adults and children, performing two-rescuer CPR, and using resuscitation equipment.

Upon completion of the course, students receive a CPR for the Professional Rescuer certificate.

The class costs $48. It will take place between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the American Red Cross East Valley Division, 1919 Williams St., Suite 200. Preregistration is required.

For information, call 582-8630.