CPR & First Aid Training Certification
available through the American Heart Association (BLENDED TWO-STEP)
or
Western Plains Public Health (FACE-TO-FACE)

Please note:  we do not offer BLS for health care providers.
 

BLENDED TWO-STEP

Students complete online training through the American Heart Association (AHA), then complete a 1-2.5 hour skills check off at Western Plains Public Health.  There are separate costs for the AHA online training and the skills check off.
 

Step One:
Complete the appropriate online course through the American Heart Association (click on course below for AHA online registration):


      - Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED (BOTH),
      - Heartsaver® CPR AED (ONLY), or
      - Heartsaver® First Aid (ONLY)

("Optional Child & Infant" is included in each section--review prior to skills check off)
Be sure to select the correct class (as costs will vary) AND to print a copy of the Certificate of Completion to be mailed with your registration form.

Step Two:
Mail Registration Form (See Below), Certificate of Completion and Payment to the address on the registration form.  When received, a CPR instructor will contact you to schedule your in-person check-off class.

Fees for In-Person Check-Off Class:

     CPR and First Aid:  $65.00
     CPR ONLY:  $55.00
     First Aid ONLY:  $45.00

        FACE-TO-FACE

All training is completed at Western Plains Public Health the day of class (approximately 6 hours).
If Face-to-Face classes do not fill, they may be cancelled.

Mail Registration Form (See Below) and Payment to the address on the registration form.  When received, we will confirm your registration by phone.

Fees for Face-to-Face Class:
    
     CPR and First Aid:  $80.00
     CPR ONLY:  $65.00
     First Aid ONLY:  $55.00

If you have a group of 6 or more interested in CPR class, please call 701-667-3370 or 1-888-667-3370.

 

REGISTRATION FORM

Western Plains Public Health provides a safety restraint program.  To obtain a car seat, parents must attend an hour training session and proper fit assessment of your child and vehicle. 
One age appropriate car seat per child.
Fees will be determined by a car seat certified staff member according to the North Dakota Injury Prevention Guidelines.

Car Seat Safety Check Up Schedule

Give breastfeeding a GO! 

Did you know that breastmilk is all that your baby needs the first six months?  
Breastmilk provides all the protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals, water, DHA/ARA, probiotics and prebiotics that your baby needs.  In addition, it contains stem cells, antibodies, anti-virus, anti-parasites, enzymes, hormones and anti- cancer agents, just to name few.  You cannot find any of these in formula. 

So what does this mean?  
Breastfed babies have less ear and respiratory infections, diarrhea, constipation, asthma and allergies.  Breastfed babies are less likely to die from SIDS, develop diabetes or become overweight later in life.

Want to know what else is interesting?  
Breastmilk is convenient because it is always clean, safe and at the perfect temperature.   That means no worrying about your water supply, mixing formula correctly, warming bottles or washing bottles and nipples.  

Are there benefits for mom too?  
Absolutely!  Breastfeeding moms are less likely to develop diabetes, breast cancer and postpartum depression.  Plus, your body burns several hundred  calories a day to make breastmilk.  So nursing moms may lose their pregnancy weight faster.  Who wouldn't want to do that?

How long should I breastfeed?  
You don’t need to have a solid ending date.  Every time your baby drinks your breastmilk, you are adding benefits for the baby and yourself.  So breastfeed for one day or one week at a time and continue until you feel ready to stop.  Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6-12 months provides the most health benefits for you and your baby.  

Should I also use formula?  
The longer you can provide only breastmilk the better.  Breastfeeding doesn’t need to be all or nothing…but consider going for it all!

 Bike helmets are available to children that are accompanied by an adult.
    A nurse will fit the child with the appropriate bike helmet and
provide handouts on Rules of the Road and Bike Safety.

For more information about bike helmets visit:
Bicycle Helmet Safety Inst

 Bike helmets are available to children that are accompanied by an adult.
    A nurse will fit the child with the appropriate bike helmet and
provide handouts on Rules of the Road and Bike Safety.

For more information about bike helmets visit:
Bicycle Helmet Safety Inst