IN-PERSON: Are You Prepared for a Medical Emergency? - Host: Cupertino-2022

21251 Stevens Creek Boulevard,Cupertino CA 95014

09 August, 2022

Description

TO REGISTER: Call the Cupertino Senior Center at 408-777-3150 or email [email protected] ___________________________________________________________________________________________Learn how to recognize medical emergencies and when to call 9-1-1. Learn how to report emergencies and what to do before help arrives. Be prepared with completed medical documents and explore resources that can assist caregivers. Participants will learn: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Overview Understand ambulance and fire services within Santa Clara CountyHow to safely respond to emergency vehicles lights and sirens9-1-1 Dispatch Centers & Phone Technology Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) aka Dispatch CentersUnderstand Phone technology differences when calling 9-1-1Medical Emergencies Identify life threatening medical emergenciesHow to quickly react during a medical emergency Calling 9-1-1 in an Emergency Questions asked by 9-1-1 dispatcher Text to 9-1-1: Call if you can. Text if you can’t. Be prepared for the arrival of emergency responders Be Prepared...Be Ready! Important medical emergency forms: LIFE File, POLST, DNRCreate an emergency contact listCPR/First Aid Certification Information Community Resources Learn about important local community resources and organizationsTO REGISTER: Call the Cupertino Senior Center at 408-777-3150 or email [email protected] ____________________________________________________________________________________________ This training class is open to individuals who live or work within the communities served by Santa Clara County Fire Department: Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Monte Sereno, Saratoga and the unincorporated surrounding areas. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow Santa Clara County Fire Department on Eventbrite to stay informed about upcoming safety classes and community events: http://sccfd.eventbrite.com