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Learn to save lives with free St John classes

 

BY JULIA WADE

People in Mangawhai and surrounding areas will soon have an opportunity to learn techniques that one day just may save a life.


St John Mangawhai is about to ‘kick off’ free public CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and AED (Automated external defibrillator) awareness sessions using a set of state-of-the-art mannequins, St John station manager Andrew Mumford says.

“These highly practical sessions will teach the public how to do lifesaving CPR and use an AED in the event that a loved one experiences a sudden cardiac arrest,” he says. “We are very grateful for the support of Mangawhai Central who provided funds for the mannequins which monitor compression rate, and depth and hand location, providing immediate feedback to learners and reinforcing correct technique.”

Sessions will run every month at the ambulance station, will go ahead no matter of attendance numbers, and will be facilitated by local volunteer ambulance staff. “It’s also a great opportunity to meet some of the team and learn a little more about the work of St John in our community,” Mumford says. “Over the last couple of years, I’ve had increasing requests from people in the community to offer this type of service, so it’s great to finally bring the training to fruition.”

The first session begins on March 2 at 10am. To register interest email mangawhai@stjohn.org.nz, phone or leave a message on (09) 358 4754 or just turn up.

 
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