Community Corner
Pet CPR & First Aide
Jack Rosa-Martir of Pet Tech has partnered with Upper Macungie Township to provide the Lehigh Valley with Pet CPR and First Aide Classes!
Jack Rosa-Martir, certified EMT, CPR Instructor and a volunteer fire fighter. Jack expanded his medical emergency training by expanding his knowledge to include the care of pets by completing a comprehensive Pet Tech instructor course last year. His practical, real life experiences in emergency medical care will help to give you the confidence you need to help animals in need of emergency care.
Here are some of the skills you will learn in class
Restraining Your Pet
Rescue Breathing
Pet CPR(3 Techniques)
Choking Management
Heat & Cold Injuries
Checking Vital Signs
Poisoning Emergencies
Bleeding Protocols
Bites & Stings
Injuries Assessment
Here are some items you will receive during class
TWO YEAR CERTIFICATION UPON SUCESSFUL COMPLETION OF COURSE
THE PET SAVER PACKET – TRAINING BOOKS & MATERIALS
PET TECH PETSAVER MUZZLING & BLEEDING MANAGEMENT KIT
PET SAVER PATCH
KNOWING YOUR PETS HEALTH BOOKLET
Course to be held at Independent Park Community Center
150 Independent Road
Breinigsville, Pa 18031
Class size is limited to 6-12 people. Registration with payment must be made by May 12, 2014.
Questions on registration call 610-395-4892. Questions on the program call Jack at 484-941-2210.
Mail or drop off registration form and $125.00 payment to:
Upper Macungie Township
8330 Schantz Road, Breinigsville, PA 18031
Phone: 610-395-4892 Fax: 610-395-9355
Sunday, May 18, 2014
9:00am-12:30pm
Call 610-395-4892 or visit our website at www.uppermac.org for more info.
“According to the American Veterinary Hospital Association, an additional 1 out of 4 pets would survive if just one first aid technique was used prior to transporting to a veterinary facility for emergency care.”