Students and local residents will have the opportunity to get certified in CPR on Sunday at the dorms.

The course will be held in the De Neve Plaza Room from 1 to 4 p.m. Participants will be certified to perform CPR on adults, children and infants, in conjunction with the American Heart Association’s guidelines.

Hoang Tran, a fourth-year physiological science student and head designer for the Student Welfare Commission, said the committee is excited to be holding the “Super CPR!” class.

“Students can come out and learn CPR, taught by instructors from the Student Welfare Commission. They will be able to provide all the instructions necessary, like CPR and other skills,” Tran said.

Those who attend the event will also receive information on health care and future Student Welfare Commission events, along with other complimentary items, such as a free T-shirt, key chain, and a goodie bag, according to Tran.

Jaina Pallasigui, a third-year psychobiology student, is a resident assistant for Dykstra Hall and the publicity chair for the Student Welfare Commission CPR and First Aid Committee.

Pallasigui said “Super CPR!” is a yearly event for the Student Welfare Commission.

“It’s an annual program held on the Hill, and ... (participants) will receive the AHA certification for two years,” she said.

Pallasigui added that students should consider taking the course because of potential alcohol- or drug-related emergency situations at parties or in the dorms.

“We teach them techniques to properly roll over a victim who might have drank too much alcohol, (and) we teach choking procedures,” Pallasigui said.

Though non-UCLA community members are welcome to attend, Pallasigui said the event was planned with students in mind, especially those intending to pursue a health-related career or work as a lifeguard or camp counselor.

“Outside people can do it too, but it’s geared to the UCLA population,” Pallasigui said. “We wanted to somehow provide a low-cost certification course for the residents, especially the ones who are interested in the health field, because a lot of those jobs need certification.”

Victoria Muchnik, a third-year physiological science student, had to be certified in CPR for her volunteer position at a hospital. She said it is an important life skill in addition to a mandatory job requirement for her. She said “Super CPR!” is a great opportunity for people to learn this vital procedure.

“I definitely think it’s a good idea, because it’s important knowledge,” Muchnik said. “It should be common knowledge for everyone.”

In some states, people are required to be certified in CPR before they get their drivers license, which Muchnik said makes everyone in the state safer. She added that mass training in CPR makes people ready to handle emergencies.

“People can be prepared to save lives,” Muchnik said.

Though space is not guaranteed, students who wish to enroll in “Super CPR!” ahead of time can download the form at http://www.studentgroups.ucla.edu/uclacpr/supercpr.html, fill it out, and drop it off with their $8 and a self-addressed stamped envelope to mailbox 17 on the third floor of Kerckhoff Hall. Students who do not pre-register are encouraged to come 10 minutes early to the event to secure a spot.