CPR CLASSES
When it is your opportunity to save a life, will you be ready? The pre-hospital medical care provided by the Marengo Fire/Rescue Districts and local health systems is outstanding; but we need your help! The American Heart Association states that only one-third of sudden cardiac arrest victims receive bystander cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a strong majority of Americans do not even know what an automated external defibrillator (AED) is.
Here in Marengo, we offer American Heart Association CPR classes for the community, businesses and healthcare providers. In each class, our professional, experienced instructors teach when and how to perform CPR, why it is important, and how to use an AED. Remember that sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere.
Marengo Fire/Rescue Districts does not offer American Red Cross CPR courses. If you are required by your employer or by preference to receive training through the American Red Cross, you may click the link below to search for local offerings.
American Heart Association - Class Finder
If you are interested in being prepared to help someone in their time of need, please register for one of the course options below.
*Businesses interested in the District teaching CPR or to their employees should contact the Program Manager for further information.
CLICK HERE TO CONTACT PROGRAM MANAGER FOR UPCOMING CLASS DATES OR TO SIGN UP FOR A CLASS
Payment for class participants must be made either prior to the class date (during business hours), or the day of class (to the instructor). Payments must be exact amount by either cash or check, no change will be made and no credit cards will be accepted. Receipt will be provided upon request. Payments can be made at Marengo Fire Station 1, 120 E. Prairie St. Marengo, IL 60152.
Heartsaver vs. BLS Courses – What’s the difference?
Heartsaver courses are designed for individuals without prior medical experience or training. For most applications, Heartsaver courses are the appropriate choice for the general public.
BLS courses are designed for healthcare professionals and related fields. These courses use medical terminology and assume that the students have basic medical knowledge. If this course is for employment purposes, be sure to check with your employer to determine which course is preferred.
Heartsaver CPR Course (Heartsaver CPR)
Location: Marengo Fire Protection District 120 E. Prairie St. Marengo, IL 60152
Cost: $55
Prerequisites: none
Class Details:
- CPR & AED use
- Relief of Choking in adults and children
- Infant CPR and relief of choking
- Heartsaver AED Card
- CPR Card
BLS Provider (required for healthcare providers)
Location: Marengo Fire Protection District 120 E. Prairie St. Marengo, IL 60152
Cost: $60
Prerequisites: none
Class Details:
- Adult and Pediatric CPR
- One-Rescuer & Two-Rescuer CPR
- Recue Breathing
- Use of the bag-valve mask
- Foreign-body airway obstruction (conscious and unconscious)
- AED (includes child AED)
- BLS provider card
Heartsaver CPR Online – Skills Session
Time: Scheduled with Instructor
Location: TBD with Instructor
Cost: $30
Prerequisites: Heartsaver CPR Online Part 1 Completion (Must bring certificate to class for verification of completed online class)
Class Details:
- Skills session practice and sign off
- CPR & AED use
- Relief of Choking in adults and children
- Infant CPR and relief of choking
- Heartsaver AED Card
HeartCode BLS – Skills Session
Time: Scheduled with Instructor
Location: TBD with Instructor
Cost: $30
