Locals take CPR course to refresh skills
The process of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, has not changed much in decades, according to Sarah Tusing, American Heart Association instructor at Butler Health System.
Cathy Ratay was certified in CPR years ago when she was a school teacher, but signed up for a class Wednesday at Butler Memorial Hospital to make sure she still could do it in an emergency.
"It has been years since I have been certified, but I still remembered some of it,“ said Ratay, a resident of Renfrew. ”My concern is just knowing what to do in case of an emergency.“
Tusing leads the CPR classes at Butler Memorial Hospital once a month. They are mainly meant for people who want to learn the life saving technique but don’t need to be certified. Tusing said the class is aimed at new and expecting mothers and members of their family.
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