East Side/Mount Hope YMCA Offers Community CPR/First Aid Classes

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Jan. 31, 2020 - PRLog -- The East Side/Mount Hope YMCA, a location of the YMCA of Greater Providence, will offer CPR/First Aid classes to the community provided by the American Safety and Health Institute.

Registration is open to all. Those interested can register in person at the East Side/Mount Hope YMCA or register online at www.YCPR.org. Classes will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020, from 10 am-noon and on Monday, July 13, 2020, from 6:30-9:00 pm. Fees are $45 for Y members, $90 for community members. Registrants would have to complete an initial training module before attending their first class by providing a valid email address at time of registration. CPR/First Aid certificate is valid for two years.

The benefits of obtaining a CPR/First Aid certification provides individuals the ability to help someone in need, whether it be a family member, a loved one, or simply a stranger on the street. "Our community needs to be prepared to act when emergencies happen," said Barbara Vincent, Executive Director of the East Side/Mount Hope YMCA (https://www.facebook.com/ESMHYMCA/)."It could be you who saves a life. "Learn CPR and First Aid," said Barbara. "It is never too late to learn a life-saving skill."