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CPR/AED Class

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1. What is the cost of the class?: Classes cost $51 for residents of Bothell city limits/Snohomish County Fire District #10 or $62 for non-residents.

2. Where are the classes held?: Classes are held at Station 42 located at 10726 Beardslee Boulevard, Bothell, WA 98011.
Free parking is available in the lot.

3. What is the class size limit?: The minimum number of students is 3 and the maximum is 12.

4. Who should take the Heartsaver CPR/AED & First Aid class?: This class is for everyone. Everyone can benefit from learning the lifesaving skill of CPR. It is ideal for parents and caregivers or others who need a course in first aid, CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory or other requirements. At the end of the course, students receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (Adult, Child and Infant) Course Completion Card that is valid for 2 years.

5. What is covered in the Heartsaver CPR/AED & First Aid class?: This course covers infant, child, and adult CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), AED (automated external defibrillator) training, and procedures for administering aid to choking victims. Students learn to recognize warning signs of heart attack and stroke in adults and breathing difficulties in children. This program teaches rescue breathing with and without the use of barrier devices. Upon completion of the course, students receive an AHA Heartsaver CPR AED card that is valid for two years from the date of issue.

6. When does the class start and end?: Heartsaver CPR/AED starts promptly at 8:30 am and ends at 12:30 pm.

7. When does check-in start?: Check-in starts at 8:00 am.

8. What if I arrive late to class or need to leave early?: We appreciate your understanding that we cannot certify anyone who does not attend the entire class. The class involves practicing and testing of certain skills; if you arrive more than 20 minutes late or after the first skills test, you will be asked to reschedule.

9. What is the Cancellation/Refund Policy?: Registration fee is non-refundable. If a student is unable to attend the original scheduled class date, a three-day advance notice is required and a one-time transfer to another class date is permitted, at no additional cost. The Eventbrite fee is non-refundable.
Refunds will be issued if a class is canceled by Bothell Fire.

10. Is lunch provided?: No. Please pack a snack and water. A filling station is available onsite for reusable water bottles.

11. What should I wear?: For this class, you will be getting on the floor to practice and demonstrate CPR and AED use, so please dress accordingly. The classroom also tends to be cool, so please consider bringing a jacket.

12. If class has to be cancelled due to weather conditions or instructor emergency, how will I be notified?: We make every effort to avoid cancelling classes. In the event of a cancellation, we notify the class via email as early as possible. In addition, we will call the phone number you provided during registration. Registration staff will then email you within one week after the cancelled class to reschedule or issue a refund.

13. Can I pay with cash or check?: All payments go through Eventbrite and their secure online payment system.

14. I want to sign up a group/business. Can I do that?

Yes, the group course fee is $358 and is capped at 8 students per course. If your team would like, we can facilitate two courses simultaneously with an additional instructor making the fee $716 for a course of up to 16.

For specialized groups, please call 425-806-6260 or email fireeducation@bothellwa.gov.

15. I have a mobility disability. Can this be accommodated?: Yes. All Heartsaver CPR/AED & First Aid classes are wheelchair-accessible. Participants will be asked to perform certain skills; however, some modifications can be made as needed (for example, performing CPR on a table instead of the ground). If accommodations are needed, please email fireeducation@bothellwa.gov or call at 425-806-6260.