SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College’s (SSC) non-credit sector, comprised of Continuing, Corporate, and Community Education (C3), is launching new courses for the public to enjoy in Spring 2023. The new Spring 2023 courses include painting, balloon for profit, and two safety training courses for the public. The painting course will include a sip-and-paint theme, the balloon-for-profit course will show participants how to make balloon animals as a business professional, and the first aid courses will aid individuals seeking Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training.
The American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider CPR course will run on Tuesday, March 14, Saturday, March 18, and Tuesday, March 28, at various times. The course has an age requirement of 18 and older and prepares healthcare professionals to perform high-quality CPR for victims of all ages. This course is designed for individuals who must take a healthcare provider course for employment or as a prerequisite for Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and BLS instructor courses. The cost of the course is $89.
The AHA’S Heart Saver Total First Aid CPR Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) course includes student training supplies, a workbook, and a digital certification. The course runs Tuesday, March 14, and Tuesday, March 28, at various times. The course trains participants to provide first aid, CPR, and how to use an AED in a safe, timely, and effective manner. The comprehensive curriculum is designed to meet licensing requirements for Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) and other regulatory agencies. The course is for individuals with limited medical training who need a course completion card for employment or those who want to prep for an emergency in any setting. The cost of the course is $99.
Registration for the non-credit courses is strongly suggested. Classes are held at SSC’s Oak Forest Campus, 16333 S. Kilbourn Ave., Oak Forest, IL 60452. For more information, please contact the C3 office at 708-596-2000, ext. 2231.