500 people took part in a bein hazmanim CPR course hosted in Bnei Brak’s Mayanei HaYeshua Hospital. The cost of the training was underwritten by the hospital and Hatzalah Gush Dan provided instructors.

Gush Dan Hatzalah Director Ushi Slomovitz explains the bein hazmanim first aid classes in Bnei Brak are an annual event. The four-hour course permits participants hands on practice event after learning the basic of CPR and graduates receive a CPR certificate from Magen David Adom. Those interested will continue with a 44-hour basic first aid cost which is being subsidized as well.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)