JOHNS CREEK, GA- Chattahoochee High School students learned a few steps toward saving someone's life last week. More than two dozen students took part in CPR training and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) use training with help from Johns Creek paramedics and fire department personnel.

The training is part of Johns Creek's ongoing Heart Ready program, which has several activities planned for the month of February, designated as American Heart Month by the American Heart Association.

The program, jointly sponsored by the American Heart Association and Emory Johns Creek Hospital, has trained more than 400 residents and businesses in CPR and the use of AEDs since the program's start in July 2008.

Another part of the "Heart Ready" program is the purchase and implementation of automated external defibrillators.

To date, the city has placed 48 AEDs in public spaces (parks, City Hall, Municipal Court) and Johns Creek police vehicles.

Working with companies like CIBA VISION, which has its world headquarters in Johns Creek, the city has encouraged businesses to purchase AEDs for their workplaces and has provided free training to their employees.

Besides the student training, the program has expanded to blood drives at local schools, "Jump Rope for Heart" at Abbotts Hill, Barnwell and Ocee elementary schools, as well as a "Super CPR Saturday" class Feb. 27 at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the community room of Johns Creek Fire Station No. 2, 10925 Rogers Circle.

Based on the American Heart Association's "Family & Friends" program, the non-certification training is provided free, upon request, to the Johns Creek community. Homeowner associations, schools, youth sport coaches, businesses and service organizations have participated.

For more information on "Super CPR Saturday," call 678-474-3221.