Illinois Extension is making CPR in Schools Training Kits available for community partners, schools and organizations to borrow across Henderson, Knox, McDonough and Warren counties.

(Courtesy of University of Illinois Extension)

The kits, supported by the American Heart Association, are designed to provide hands-on training in life-saving CPR skills. Health officials note that bystander CPR can significantly improve survival chances in cardiac emergencies.

“CPR is a vital skill that everyone should know, and providing this training throughout Henderson, Knox, McDonough and Warren counties will help more people be prepared to act when it matters most,” said Tara Heath, Extension county director.

Each kit includes video-led instruction and materials to train 10 to 20 participants in about 45 to 60 minutes. No prior CPR experience is required to host a session.

Kits are available at local Extension offices in each of the four counties and can be requested online at go.illinois.edu/CPR. A one-week notice is requested for pickup. With two weeks’ notice, additional kits may be delivered to a local office if needed.

Borrowers will be asked to complete a brief demographic form to help Extension track community impact.

For more information, contact Shelby Carlson, youth development educator, at http://srcarls2@illinois.edu.