Community Classes

and Workplace Training Classes

offer OSHA approved training.

Disaster Classes

are offered monthly. Check the calendar or call the office for more information.

New Volunteer

Orientation Classes are held as needed and can be arranged by contacting Kathie Hunt at 442-3575.

They are followed by the Disaster Services Overview class for individuals wanting to volunteer specifically in the area of disaster response.

Kathie Hunt is the chapter's Disaster Services Training Specialist. She can be reached at 442-3575.

Classes

Classes

Health & Safety Classes

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Health & Safety Training

The American Red Cross offers a wide variety of training courses in first aid, CPR, AED, babysitting and other areas for both individuals and organizations. We are the most trusted training provider of health and safety training that meets OSHA guidelines and many other professional regulatory standards. By going to the online training site you can:

     - Browse for courses

     - Find and register for local classroom training

     - Take a course online

REGISTER ONLINE

or Call 1-800-Red Cross for Schedule of Classes & Registration

(800-733-2767)

Organizations Seeking Training

The Red Cross offers unparalleled flexibility in delivering the training that meets your needs. We can train your employees or constituents in our regularly scheduled community classes. We can provide high quality instructors to your location or we can terrain your designated staff to train others in your organization. To learn more or schedule training at your facility, please contact: 1-800-Red Cross (800-733-2767)

Disaster Classes

Disaster Instructor Specialty Training coming up. March 1 & 2

Disaster Instructor Specialty Training will be held at the chapter for volunteers wanting to teach disaster courses. Janine Brown, Senior Director of Disaster Services for the Louisville Region, will be conducting the training.

ALSO: Disaster Services Overview will be taught Feb. 23 at the chapter office. The first module will begin at 4:30 p.m. and at 6 p.m. the second module is scheduled. All volunteers wanting to work in disaster related fields must complete this course.

Beginning disaster classes include but are not limited to:

• Disaster Services Overview
  Introductory course about the American Red Cross role in providing disaster response.
• Intro to Disaster Services
  Introduces participant to basic ARC disaster response.
• Mass Care
  Discusses Emergency Response Vehicles, sheltering and providing food during disasters.
• Shelter Operations
  Course describes how to set-up, run and maintain a shelter.
• Disaster Assessment
  Course describes method of determining and assessing the amount of damage to structures.
• CLS/CAC
  Course describes method of determining the amount of emergency support services clients need.