Kane County Expands Free CPR Training Program

KANE COUNTY, IL — Kane County has announced it will be expanding its CPR training program, which will provide more free training opportunities for residents.

Through a merger of the Kane County Sheriff’s Office and Kane County Health Department CPR programs — as well as a partnership with the Advocate Sherman Training Center — the county is now able to provide more certified instructors, equipment and training opportunities for the public, according to a news release from Kane County.

The mission of Kane County’s free CPR program is to increase the number of trained community members who can respond to a cardiac emergency, according to the news release. Community organizations can request training on behalf of their staff or volunteers.

First-time learners, community organizations and people in need of a refresher course or CPR certification are encouraged to sign up for a free class by using the QR code on the flyer below.

Once the form has been completed, a CPR coordinator will then reach out to schedule the session, county officials said in a news release.

Kane County has trained more than 730 people so far in 2023. Training is conducted by American Heart Association certified instructors comprised of Kane County Health Department staff, Kane County Sheriff’s Office staff and Medical Reserve Corps.

Members of the public can view upcoming CPR class schedules by following the Kane County Health Department and the Kane County Sheriff’s Office on social media, according to a news release.