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CPR RETURNS

Chris Johnson found an unexpected and unwanted surprise when he came in to teach his physical education class at Douglas College on January ll, 1984.

One of his students, a 35 year old woman taking the Therapeutic Recrea- tion Training program, collapsed to the floor - not breathing and her heart had stopped.

Chris had never taken a Cardio Pul- monary Resus@itation course in his life, but he had heard speakers in his classes describe what to do in the event of an emergency.

In the 17 minutes before the Fire Department respirator arrived, Chris and one of his students performed mouth-to-mouth and chest compression on the fallen student.

The student spent the next 18 hours under a respirator in a hospital be- fore she breathed again. Without the help of Chris and his other student, she would have been dead.

Today, Chris demands his P.E. stucents take CPR training. The explanation he gives for this is logical and thought provoking.

"My wife says everyone will come into contact with two heart attacks in their lifetime," he says. "I only hope the second one is mine be- cause that one experience was too traumatic. I also hope that someone around me has the CPR training when that time arises."

At Douglas College, the Community Programs division in cooperation with the Knowledge Network is spon- soring their annual spring CPR week from February 25 to March 2. The basic program is provided free of

just $10.

Promote Healthier Living: Learn CPR

February is, of course, Heart Month throughout British Columbia, and Chris says CPR training is one way of getting yourself involved in pro- moting healthier living.

Douglas College has a proven track record in providing health services to the community, and these CPR classes help by qualifying students for the standards of the Canadian Heart Foundation.

Session I will demonstrate the "Signals" to a heart attack, and describe what follow-up "Action" Should be taken. Offered throughout CPR Week these classes have already seen 10,000 graduates from Douglas College alone.

Session II will teach management of a conscious choking person, plus the one-person method of CPR.

Courses are always in the evening at Douglas College with Session I

offered Monday, February 25 to Frida, March l.

Session II begins Tuesday, February 26 with three separate classes on the final day of CPR Week, Saturday, March 2.

Class sizes are limited, so pre- registration is required. Contact the Community Programs and Services division for more information.

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