The Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT) Class is intended to introduce instructor candidates to the history, structure and activities of the American Red Cross, prepare the candidates to teach American Red Cross specialty Classs to diverse populations and to introduce the candidates to the policies and procedures of the American Red Cross. The FIT Class will ensure Class consistency, quality and appropriate reporting. An instructor candidate must complete an instructor specialty Class within one year of completing Fundamentals of Instructor Training.
Lay responder First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor
To train instructor candidates to teach basic-level American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED classes for lay responders. Class Length: 16 hours Prerequisites:
- Minimum age of 16
- Possess a Fundamentals of Instructor Training certificate (Certificate 3007) issued within the last year or National Health and Safety Instructor authorization (F5736 or Certificate 3005)
- Pass a pre-class written exam with a score of 80 percent or higher on each component and successfully demonstrating competency in the skills evaluation in accordance with the established skill standards.
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Volunteer Orientation
A prerequisite Class for volunteers and staff that gives the history of Red Cross, services and structure and a broad understanding of the Red Cross locally, nationally and internationally. Since this is offered on our new Learning Management System(LMS) it is necessary that you self register for the class by clicking on the link below. Then click on the self-register option on the left-side tool bar. Keep your Student ID and Password as it will be necessary to register for all future ARC Classs.
Class Length: 2 hours
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Sports Injury Prevention and First Aid with CPR/AED Adult & Child
To provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide a safe environment to adult athletes who are participating in sports and, in an emergency, to help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injuries and illness until medical help arrives.
Class Length: 7 hours
CPR - Child & Infant
Train lay responders to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults.
Class Length: 4.5 hours
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CPR - Adult, Child, Infant
Train lay responders to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants.
Class Length: 5 hours
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CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
To teach professional rescuers(those with a duty to act and provide care) the skills needed to respond appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies, including the use of an automated external defibrillator(AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest.
Class Length: 8
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CPR/AED Adult
Train lay responders to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults, including the use of an automated external defibrillator(AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest.
Class Length: 4.5 hours
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CPR Adult En Espanol
Train lay responders to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults.
Class Length: 4.5 hours
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CPR/AED for Adult & Children + CPR for Infants
Train lay responders to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults and children, including the use of an automated external defibrillator(AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Covers the use of CPR on infants.
Class Length: 7 hours
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Standard First Aid
Train lay responders to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations. Provide the lay responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life and to minimize pain and the consequences of injury or sudden illness until professional medical help arrives.
Class Length: 3 hours
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Standard First Aid w/CPR- Adult, Child, Infant En Espanol
Train lay responders to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants. Provide the lay responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life and to minimize pain and the consequences of injury or sudden illness until professional medical help arrives
Class Length: 7 hours
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Standard First Aid w/CPRAED- Adult, Child, Infant En Espanol
To give individuals in the workplace the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over.
Class Length: 8 hours
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Special Projects
The Red Cross offers many classes in First Aid, CPR, Water Safety, and Small Craft safety which are not offered on a monthly basis, but on a 'demand' basis throughtout the year. These classes can be viewed by clicking the class listing below and going thur the calendar.
Class Length: varies by class
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