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16 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, April 10, 1990 Many take advantage of St. John's Ambulance course A 22 minute emergency re- sponse time in the rural areas of was one of the griying forces behind many Blackstoc residents taking part in a C.P.R. course. Blackstock Nursery School initiated, and sponsored a C.P.R. course given by St. John's Ambulance. Ellen Beal organized the event, when she realized that St. John's Ambulance will go anywhere to teach a course as long as there is a minimum of 12 people in the class. ccording to Mrs. Beal at first the program was to be for the teachers at the Nursery, but she could not fill all 12 openings so she put an ad in the Port Perry- Star inviting the public. She said the Jositions were then quickly filled. She is still getting calls from interested parties who would like another course. Basically what the partici- pants are learning is C.P.R. (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscita- tion), A.R. (Artificial Respira- Sh Sh Hom, a nasi imp Ald. eh : .P.R. part of the course Ellen Beal practices the techniques she has learned throug A is taught up to the heart-saver C.P.R. course. Pictured Mrs. Beal practices her revival technique, while instructor Christo- level. They are dealing with ba- pher Van-Nest looks on. bies, juniors, and adults. KARATE yU BUSHIpo WRT Kay 1st ANNIVERSARY ARTIGIPATION NIGH If you have been considering learning karate but keep postponing it, mark this date on your calendar. Come and join in with others in the same situation. This is a special night to help you feel comfortable. Bring some loose clothing and --_-- Ol N U S ! Mom and Dad, learn with your children ... A L L AG ES ! Self-defence and exercise .............c.ceceuuu... F R E E ! This Introductory Class is FREE, No Obligation! APRIL 16th at 7:00 PM MASONIC LODGE HALL Queen & Lilla Streets, Port Perry REFRESHMENTS SERVED 985-0205 The focus on the baby and junior is because when the course was initiated it was for the workers at the Nursery School who deal with children every day. e are teaching about any- thing that is life-threatening," said instructor Christopher Van-Nest. The priorities are what to do if a person is choking, uncon- scious, bleeding, or stopped breathing. Mr, Van-Nest along with Ken Allison, the instructor in train- ing are teaching the 16 hour course, taught in four hour ses- sions. The occupations of the partic- ipants taking the course are varied, and may well explain why many are taking part in the course. There are three to four teach- ers, a couple expecting their first child, farmers, a fireman to be, a professional nanny, and a summer camp instructor. There are many other parts to the course such as accident scene management. This will allow them to administer treat- ment to an injured party at an accident scene. According to Mr. Van-Nest the course is safety oriented. "We want to teach people how to prevent .an accident from happening; what to do to revent it, and what to do if it appens," hesaid. certificate the partici- pants receive at the end of the course is a heart-saver certifi- cate. Mr. Van-Nest said they want to teach people about the risks of heart disease, and to learn about Canada's number . onekiller. "Recognition is a big part of this course. How to recognize a heart disease'candidate, to get the early warning signs, be- cause time is very crucial," he =" said. He went on to say that there are not enough people trained who recognize warning signs of a heart attack. He added that someone not knowing about the warning signs have a slimmer chance of saving a person than if the were trained to recognize all the danger signs. That extra time is needed to get the person to an Emergency Medical Ser- KE MOULDING MIWARE Hr9PM House Trim Packages t Discounted Prices. RRA, UXBRIDGE Durham No. 23, just s. of 47 (416) 852-7722