Clinton County Health District Offers Life-Saving Emergency Training

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The Clinton County Health District in Ohio is providing a series of emergency response certification classes through its nursing department, including training in first aid, CPR, automated external defibrillator (AED) use, and basic life support (BLS). The courses are designed for a diverse audience and focus on practical, hands-on skills to teach participants how to recognize life-threatening emergencies and perform high-quality life-saving techniques.

Why it matters

By making these certifications accessible locally, health officials hope to increase the number of residents capable of intervening during a medical crisis before professional first responders arrive on the scene, potentially saving lives in emergency situations.

The details

The curriculum focuses on practical, hands-on skills, teaching participants how to recognize life-threatening emergencies and perform high-quality life-saving techniques. To accommodate different learning styles and schedules, the health district is offering both traditional in-person sessions and hybrid formats that combine online coursework with in-person skills assessments.

• The training courses are currently being offered by the Clinton County Health District.

What’s next

Those interested in registering for a class can contact the Clinton County Health District at 937-382-3829, option 3, or via email at [email protected].