Marin Lifesaving Skills Training - San Rafael

This training is brought to you by Marin County Health and Human Services and the Marin Medical Reserve Corps volunteer program.

Course Title: Marin Lifesaving Skills

Audience: Open to individuals age 12 and older. Open to all Marin residents.

Registration: No walk-ins. Students must pre-register for this training as training space may be limited. If this course fills up, please check out our other course offerings: https://marinMRC.eventbrite.com

Course Overview: This training is 90 minutes and is a combination of PowerPoint lecture, short videos, and hands-on practice with mannequins, tourniquets, and a trainer AED. This training is not certificated: Students do not receive a CPR/AED training certificate. This curriculum is developed using course materials from the American Heart Association Hands-only CPR campaign and American College of Surgeons Stop the Bleed campaign.

Course Objectives: This training is designed to teach laypersons how to:

• Deliver chest-compressions to provide hands-only CPR until help arrives
• Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Stop the Bleed by applying pressure, packing a wound, and using a tourniquet
• Administer spray Narcan to save a life due to opioid overdose

What to wear: Students should wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Masks encouraged but not required.

Suggested Resources:

• ReadyMarin - Preparedness tips, resources, training, and events
• American College of Surgeons Stop the Bleed Campaign
• American Heart Association Hands-only CPR Resources
• Overdose Free Marin
• Marin Medical Reserve Corps Volunteer Program

Contact: [email protected]

Host or Publisher Marin Medical Reserve Corps