Learn CPR for infants, children

Great River Health Systems is offering a free infant and child CPR class from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 5. It is open to parents, grandparents, older siblings and baby-sitters.

The goal of this class is to ensure adequate instruction and practice so class members can calmly and effectively react when a baby or young child requires emergency care for breathing problems or choking.

The class includes demonstration and practice of what to do for a choking infant and child, discussion of feelings families have about performing CPR on their own children, preparing your home for an emergency and step-by-step demonstration and practice of CPR on resuscitation mannequin.

Registration is required.

To register or receive more information, please call Great River Corporate Education at 319-768-4070, or toll-free, 866-297-9516, between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

You also may register online by selecting the Classes and Events tab at www.GreatRiverMedical.org.