Neighbors Helping Neighbors

American Red Cross Wayne County Chapter

CPR / First Aid

Course Schedule

 

September—December 2008

 

All classes are held at the American Red Cross, 244 West South Street, Wooster unless noted.

MAJOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS ARE ACCEPTED

 

Adult CPR/AED—$ 35.00

This course teaches you how to recognize a breathing or cardiac emergency in an adult and when to call for EMS support. Learn about the role the Automated External Defibrillator AED, and how to safely use an AED on a victim of sudden cardiac arrest. This course meets the guidelines identified by OSHA. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive an Adult CPE/AED certificate valid for one year.

Dates                                  Time

Tues. Sept. 2                            9:00 am—1:30 pm

Mon. Sept. 15                            6:00 pm—10:30 pm

Wed. Oct. 8                              9:00 am—1:30 pm

Mon. Oct. 13                             6:00 pm—10:30 pm

Wed. Nov. 5                              9:00 am—1:30 pm

Mon. Nov. 10                             6:00 pm—10:30 pm

Thurs. Dec. 4                            9:00 am—1:30 pm

Mon. Dec. 8                               6:00 pm—10:30 pm

 

Infant and Child CPR—$35.00

This course teaches you how to use the EMS system, rescue breathing and chest compressions to revive infants (birth to 1 year) and children (1 year to 12 years old). Upon successful completion of the course, the students will receive an Infant and Child CPR certificate valid for 1 year.

Dates                                           Time

Wed. Sept. 17                          6:00 pm—10:00 pm

Wed. Oct. 15                            6:00 pm—10:00 pm

Wed. Nov. 12                            6:00 pm—10:00 pm

Mon. Dec. 10                             9:00 am—1:00 pm

 

 

Adult CPR/AED, Infant and Child CPR—$45.00

Trains individuals to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in infants, children and adults. Upon successful completion, the students receive Adult CPR/AED and Infant & Child CPR certificates valid for one year each. (Note: Course will be held over two days)

Dates                                                          Time

Mon. Sept. 15 and Wed. Sept. 17      6:00 pm to 10:00 pm (each day)

Mon. Oct. 13 and Wed. Oct. 15          6:00 pm to 10:00 pm (each day)

Mon. Nov. 10 and Wed. Nov. 12         6:00 pm to 10:00 pm (each day)

Mon. Dec. 8 and Wed. Dec. 10            6:00 pm to 10:00 pm (each day)

 

CPR Challenge—$35.00

This course is designed for individuals who hold a CURRENT CPR card and have held certification for 3 consecutive years. THERE WILL BE NO TEACHING IN THIS CHALLENGE COURSE. A skills and written test will be administered. Scoring less than 80% will result in a non-passing grade. Enrollment in a full course will be required and a passing score achieved to receive certification.   Call the Chapter to set up an appointment

 

Adult, Child & Infant CPR/AED Review

             $ 30.00 (Adult/AED) Has Text Books Already

             $ 35.00 (Adult/AED) Need Text Books

             $ 35.00 (Adult/Infant & Child AED) Has Text Books Already

             $ 45.00 (Adult/Infant & Child AED) Need Text Books

 

This course is for individuals with a current Adult, Infant & Child CPR certificate, issued within the previous year, which is about to or just has recently expired. The course emphasis is on skill review. Upon successful completion, the student will receive certificates in Adult, Infant & Child CPR, valid for 1 year.

Dates                              Time

Wed. Sept. 3                9:000 am—1:30 pm

Tues. Sept. 16            6:00 pm—10:30 pm

Thurs. Oct. 9               9:00 am—1:30 pm

Tues. Oct. 14               6:00 pm—10:30 pm

Thurs. Nov. 6               9:00 am—1:30 pm

Mon.  Nov. 17               6:00 pm—10:30 pm

Tues. Dec. 9                 6:00 pm—10:30 pm

Mon. Dec. 15                9:00 am—1:30 pm

 

First Aid—$ 35.00

This course teaches procedures for the immediate care of emergencies such as bleeding, shock, poisoning, and broken bones. Upon successful completion, students receive certification valid for 3 years.

(Day Care providers may take this course, along with Infant & Child CPR, to meet the 6 hour First Aid Requirement. When registering, please state that you are taking the course as a Day Care provider.)

Dates                              Time

Tues. Sept. 2               1:30 pm—4:30 pm

Thurs. Sept. 18           6:00 pm—9:00 pm

Wed. Oct. 8                 1:30 pm—4:30 pm

Thurs. Oct. 16            6:00 pm—9:00 pm

Wed. Nov. 5                 1:30 pm—4:30 pm

Thurs. Nov. 13            6:00 pm—9:00 pm

Thurs. Dec. 4               1:30 pm—4:30 pm

Thurs. Dec. 11            6:00 pm—9:00 pm

 

Adult CPR/Automated External Defibrillator/First Aid—$45.00

This course will give individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for persons 9 years and older for breathing, cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illness. Upon successful completion, the students will receive two certifications—an Adult CPR/AED certificate valid for one year and a Standard First Aid certificate valid for 3 years.

Date                                                                       Time

Tues. Sept. 2                                                      9:00 am—4:30 pm

Mon. Sept. 15 & Thurs. Sept. 18                   6:00 pm—10:00 pm (each day)

Wed. Oct. 8                                                        9:00 am—4:30 pm

Mon. Oct. 13 & Thurs. Oct. 16                      6:00 pm—10:00 pm (each day)

Wed. Nov. 5                                                        9:00 am—4:30 pm

Mon. Nov. 10 & Thurs. Nov. 13                      6:00 pm—10:00 pm (each day)

Thurs. Dec. 4                                                      9:00 am—4:30 pm

Mon. Dec. 8 & Thurs. Dec. 11                        6:00 pm—10:00 pm (each day)

 

Adult, Infant & Child CPR/AED, & First Aid - $55.00

This course teaches people how to use the EMS system, infant, child and adult CPR, first aid techniques for bleeding, shock, injuries, and medical emergencies. This course may be used to meet the Ohio Day Care Licensing requirements for in-service training 5101:22-12-30. Upon successful completion, students will receive three certifications: Adult CPR/AED; Infant & Child CPR, both valid for one year; along with certification in First Aid, valid for three years. * Must attend all three dates to receive certification

Dates                                           Times

September 15,17 & 18                         6:00 pm—10:00 pm

October  13, 15 & 16                          6:00 pm—10:00 pm

November  10, 12 & 13                       6:00 pm—10:00 pm

December 8, 10 & 11                            6:00 pm—10:00 pm

 

Sports Safety Training—$50.00

This course provides individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide a safe environment to athletes aged 9 years and above, while they are participating in sports and faced with an emergency. To help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until medical help arrives. This course meets the Ohio Department of Education requirements for Pupil Activity Supervisor Validation (per ORC 251-97). Upon successful completion, students will receive certification in Adult CPR (valid for one year) and a Sports Safety Training certificate (valid for 3 years). Call (330) 264-9383 For Class Information

 

First Aid and Preparedness (Adult) - $5.00

This course is ideal if you want lifesaving skills, but don’t want or need to receive a certificate awarded by traditional Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED training. This one-hour course shows you the key steps to handling conscious and unconscious choking, breathing emergencies, shock, bleeding, burns, allergic reactions, bites and stings. Call (330) 264-9383 For Class Information

 

First Aid and Preparedness (Youth) - aged 6-11 years—$3.00

This course teaches the three action steps for emergency preparedness (get a kit, make a plan and be informed). It also teaches the participant on how to prevent, recognize and respond to emergencies that youth are mostly likely to encounter. This course instructs the student to recognize and respond to someone who is choking and how to control bleeding. Call (330) 264-9383 For Class Information

 

Pet First Aid—$35.00

This course teaches the immediate and temporary care given to an injured dog or cat, until it can be taken to a veterinarian for more definitive medical care. Learn care for choking, breathing problems and CPR. Upon successful completion, the student receives a Participation Certificate. Call (330) 264-9383 for Information

 

Basic Aid Training (BAT) - $20.00

This course introduces children (aged 8-12 years) to safety information and first aid procedures for breathing difficulties, bleeding, poisoning, burns, shock, and other emergencies. Helps Home Schoolers meet first aid requirements. Upon successful completion, students receive a Basic Aid Training certificate. Call (330) 264-9383 For Class Information

 

Bloodborne Pathogens—$15.00

This course prepares employees regarding safe workplace practices, to report and follow-up on employee exposures to infectious materials. This course meets the educational requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration—Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (Section 1910.1030). Upon successful completion, students receive a “Has Completed” certificate in Preventing Disease Transmission. Call (330) 264-9383 For Class Information

 

Recognition, Prevention and Management of Communicable Disease—$30.00 (6-Hour Course required for Childcare Personnel)

This course has been designed and approved to meet the requirements for the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services and the Ohio Department of Education for the communicable disease training in licensed childcare centers (Section 5101:2-12-27) * Must complete both sessions to receive certificate.

Monday, November 17 & Tuesday, November 18                       6:15 pm—9:15 pm (each day)

 

Recognition, Prevention and Management of Communicable Disease—$25.00 (3-hour Course required for childcare personnel) * For individuals who have completed the 6-hour course

TBD                   Time: 6:15 pm—9:15 pm

 

CPR / AED for the Professional Rescuer—$55.00

For the professional rescuers (those with a duty to respond) teaches the skills needed to respond appropriately to respiratory and cardiac emergencies for the adult, child and infant, two-person CPR and AED is included. * Call (330) 264-9383 For Class Information

Registration Information

Class size is limited and registration is necessary. Classes are fille don a first come, first serve basis. Prepayment is necessary to reserve your registration. Mail-in registration (check or money order—please no cash) made payable to the American Red Cross Wayne County Chapter, 244 West South Street, Wooster, Ohio, 44691. Registration via-phone is acceptable with credit card payment (Mastercard or VISA). Walk-in registration: Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Refund Policy

Refunds will be issued for courses cancelled by the Red Cross. No refunds will be issued for non-attendance of a scheduled class previously paid for. Students need to cancel from a course 5 days prior to the scheduled date to receive full reimbursement. However, a paid tuition can be applied towards another class if it is rescheduled within 10 business days. The American Red Cross reserves the right to cancel any class due to insufficient class registrations.