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Free "Hands Only" CPR Training

Written by KEY News Staff

Story Created: Feb 14, 2012 at 9:01 AM PDT

Story Updated: Feb 14, 2012 at 10:08 AM PDT

Emergency Medical Service agencies throughout Santa Barbara County are offering free "hands only" CPR training.

The training is taking place Tuesday, February 14 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at various locations throughout the county.

According to the Santa Barbara Public Health Department, heart disease is the leading cause of death nationally and locally, with an estimated 630,000 deaths per year in the United States and over 700 deaths in Santa Barbara County. The prompt delivery of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) more than doubles a cardiac arrest victim's chance of survival.

The following agencies are offering the free classes today; American Medical Response (AMR), CALSTAR, all regional fire departments and hospitals.

The Training class will Take Place at multiple locations throughout the county including the following:
-Santa Barbara City College
-Santa Barbara Pier/Beach
-Paseo Nuevo Mall - Santa Barbara
-North Broadway Shopping Center Santa Maria
-Santa Maria Town Center Mall
-Costco Santa Maria
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