CPR and Community Education
SORS CPR Community Education Program
As a part of our mission to educate the public, and with the support of grants from Strowd Roses, Inc. and public donations, South Orange Rescue Squad offers free CPR and AED (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator) classes to individuals and groups within Orange County, North Carolina.
The CPR Program was established in 2007 as a certified AHA Training Site. Since 2010 the CPR Program has taught more than 10,000 community members.
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Before signing up, see class descriptions and important class information below!
2023 Statistics
1,595
Students
139
Classes
1,110
Hours of Teaching
25
Instructors
We taught no- and low-cost CPR/AED, First Aid, and Stop-the-Bleed classes for a variety of groups including school groups, camp counselors, local businesses, non-profits, churches, UNC groups, community groups, Orange County groups, and festivals! We even taught a class in Spanish.
Class Descriptions
Our volunteer American Heart Association (AHA) Instructors teach Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider, Heartsaver CPR and Heartsaver First Aid certification classes for those who need a certification for work or volunteering. We also teach CPR for Family and Friends courses for anyone interested in learning these skills without obtaining a certification. These CPR and First Aid classes are open to the general public, free of cost and are offered every month. If you are taking a certification course and are able to make a donation, your AHA student workbook and course completion card cost us $26 per student and we welcome donations to help cover these costs.
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BLS for HCP covers 1-rescuer and 2-rescuer CPR and AHA guidelines for the use of medical equipment (advanced airways and bag-valve-masks). Healthcare providers (EMT, firefighter, nurses, CNAs) are professionals that provide advanced care to patients in a clinical setting. Students who complete this course receive a Healthcare Provider CPR certification card. This class takes 4 hours.
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The HeartSaver CPR course is designed for individuals who need to be CPR and AED certified for their job but are not healthcare providers. The HeartSaver CPR course is meant for individuals who need to call 911 in the event of an emergency. This class takes 2-3 hours.
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The HeartSaver First Aid course is useful for camp counselors, foster parents, and other who need training and a certification card in order to take care of others. It discusses how to help in environmental, medical, and traumatic emergencies, including practicing the use of epi-pens, wound care, and splinting. This class takes 3 hours.
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CPR for Family and Friends is for people who want to learn life-saving skills but don’t need a CPR certification card. This course is ideal for children, new parents, grandparents, and anyone who would like to learn how to perform high quality CPR and how to use an AED. This class takes 1-2 hours.
When Attending Class
There is no cost or fee for this course, but if you are taking a certification course and are able to make a donation, we really appreciate it. Your AHA student workbook and AHA certification card cost us $26 per person. You do not need to bring anything to the class - everything you need will be provided. Part of the class will involve practicing compressions with a manikin placed on the floor so please wear comfortable clothing. If you are unable to practice compressions on the floor for any reason, we will be more than happy to make accommodations for you. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the CPR program at cpr@sors.us.
We look forward to seeing you at your South Orange Rescue Squad CPR course! Click here for driving directions to our station, which is where your class will be held. Upon arrival, use the far right door (to the right of the ambulance bays when facing the station). Classes are held upstairs.
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Contact the CPR Program
If you have questions regarding the appropriate class for you, AHA CPR certification cards, or available classes please email cpr@sors.us. Please realize that we receive a large volume of CPR requests, and our volunteers respond to emails as quickly as possible.
