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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.” 


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