Old Main 560
(360) 650-2993
pws@wwu.edu
Office Hours: Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

CPR / First Aid

These American Red Cross trained Lifestyle Advisors offer certified training to fulfill academic or future employment requirements. These Lifestyle Advisors also offer a workshop called "Life of the Party": What to do in an alcohol emergency. As instructors trained in CPR/First Aid, they assist students in recognizing an alcohol emergency and in making the split-second decisions that could save a friend's life.

Main Messages:

• CPR/First Aid saves lives.


• CPR/First Aid is easy to learn, and can be performed anywhere.


• CPR/First Aid is a valuable community service.


• CPR/First Aid helps people prevent, prepare for, and cope with emergencies.


• Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for Americans under 45.


• Students are at higher risk for unintentional injuries than the general population.


• The effects of alcohol consumption vary from person to person; know how to respond if something goes wrong.


• 85% of drowning victims are teenage males. Alcohol often plays a significant role in these deaths.


• Falls are the 5th leading cause of unintentional death for people under the age of 25. Most falls take place on the floor rather than from a height.