Community Classes and Descriptions

NEW!  As of January 1, 2011, CPR certification will be for two years instead of one year.

Team up with the most trusted name in health and safety training for nearly a century - the American Red Cross. Take training courses from CPR and first aid, to automated external defibrillator (AED), to injury prevention, to bloodborne pathogens and to adult pet cpr and first aid. Red Cross training offers comprehensive and accurate training with flexible programs that help you, your family and your community stay prepared for virtually any life-threatening situation. Build the program that works for you using our modular curriculum.

For dates, time and cost, go to http://www.redcross.org/en/takeaclass to see a full list of web-based/classroom and classroom-only classes.  You can also self-register online for any class in the list. If you prefer, you may call 1-800-REDCROSS and select choice number 3 to talk with someone about classes.  Or you may email questions to support@redcrosstraining.org.

Wilderness and Remote First Aid . This 16-hour Wilderness and Remote First Aid course, which is designed for scouts, outdoor enthusiasts and people who work in remote wilderness environments, gives people the skills needed to respond to an emergency when help may be delayed. The course includes training on:

Available Community Classes Include:

• First Aid - 4 hour class
  This course teaches fundamental principles, skills and knowledge of first aid and accident prevention. Students are prepared to respond to typical emergencies when medical assistance is delayed.

• Adult CPR - 31/2 hour class
  Students learn to perform rescue breathing, one-rescuer CPR for an adult victim (at least 12 years old) and emergency aid for choking victims.

• Standard First Aid - 7 hour class
  This course is a combination of both First Aid and adult CPR and teaches fundamental principles, skills and knowledge of first aid, accident prevention, and adult CPR. Students are prepared to respond to typical emergencies when medical assistance is delayed.

• Adult Child and Infant CPR - 41/2 hour class
  Designed for adults who have regular responsibility for the care of children under the ageof eight. Infant/child CPR trains individuals in rescue breathing, CPR, and how to respond to choking emergencies. Infant and child-sized mannequins are used. Includes prevention information.

• Standard First Aid with Adult Child and Infant CPR - 71/2 hour class
  Designed for daycare and foster care providers who need to obtain or renew their licenses. This class includes adult, child and infant CPR with First Aid.

• Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) - 2 hour class
  The BBP classe provide training for people who may be exposed to blood or other body fluids at home or on the job. This class addresses how blood-borne diseases are transmitted, how to protect against disease transmission, how to minimize the chance of exposure and what to do if an exposure occurs.

• HIV/AIDS Basics Fundamentals - 2 hour class
  This class provides a basic overview of HIV/AIDS awareness, education and prevention.

• HIV/AIDS Fundamentals with Bloodborne Pathogens Skills - 4 and 7 hour classes
  This combination class covers a basic overview of HIV/AIDS awareness, education and prevention, plus,training for people who may be exposed to blood or other body fluids at home or on the job. This class addresses how blood-borne diseases are transmitted, how to protect against disease transmission, how to minimize the chance of exposure and what to do if an exposure occurs. This class meets Washington State Requirements.
  
  
• CPR/AED for the Health Care Provider - NEW - Two-Year certification - 8 hour class
  Created to allow greater flexibility for those who maintain professional-level CPR/AED skills, this course is based on real-life rescue scenarios and lessons that reinforce apropriate decision making. Course work includes how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies, how to use an AED on victims of cardiac arrest and how to use personal protective equipment to stop bloodborne pathogens.
   
• Pet CPR and First Aid - 4 hour class
  This course is available only in select areas of the United States! The class trains both dog and cat owners how to provide care to an injured or sick pet until a veterinarian is available. 911 Emergency is not available for pets! This class is the next best thing. Did you know that most pet-owners would do CPR?  Read all about it. Please make a request for this class to be scheduled by using the contact information below.  Do you have friends who would take the class with you? Let us know that as well.

• Lifeguarding Courses - 30 hour class
  This course teaches candidates the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course content and activities prepare candidates to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drowning and injuries.  For more information, read the Lifeguard Brochure.

For additional information or to register for a class by phone please call 1-800 REDCROSS and select choice number 3.  You may email questions to support@redcrosstraining.org. Go to http://www.redcross.org/en/takeaclass to see a full list of we-based/classroom and classroom-only classes.  You can also self-register online for any class in the list.