News Release

ESCC Campus

College to Offer CPR & EMT Classes This Spring

January 18, 2008

Eastern Sierra College Center is pleased to announce that is it offering an American Red Cross course in CPR for the professional Rescuer and emergency medical care techniques this semester. Students completing the CPR course will receive a one-half unit of college credit and CPR certification through the American Red Cross. This EMTC C070 CPR course is Saturday, February 16 from 8:00am - 6:00 PM.

The Emergency Medical Techniques I course uses the principles of emergency medical care through recognition of signs and symptoms. Students will learn proper procedures of emergency care and transportation required for EMT-1 personnel. Upon completion of the course with a passing grade each student receives a Certificate of Completion that allows them to apply for County certification as an EMT-1. This EMTC C105 course meets Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:10-8:20pm, and occasional Saturdays. The Saturday times will be announced during the first class meetings.

The spring semester of classes begins January 22. Late registration continues through January 28.

Both courses will be held at the Eastern Sierra College Center, Bishop Campus, 4090 West Line Street. For more information, or to register, please visit the Bishop campus, or call Cerro Coso Community College at (760)872-1565. Students may also wish to register online at: www.cerrocoso.edu.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Joann Handeland, Director of Public Information (760) 384-6230