Need to take a class, but can't fit it in your schedule?

The Chapter now offers online training with skill sessions privately scheduled at the chapter. Check out your options at:

UPCOMING CHAPTER TRAINING:

Babysitter Training will be offered March 6 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call the chapter to register.

Recent Wilderness First Aid class at Lake Glendale.

Disaster Classes offered monthly. Driving the ERV is one disaster class, see below.Call for class times and dates.

Classes

Classes

Health & Safety Classes

Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED and First Aid Classes:

Community classes are held the second Saturday of every month from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. They are also offered on the third Monday and Tuesday of every month. CPR is offered on Monday evening from 6-10 p.m. and First Aid is offered Tuesday evening from 6-9 p.m. CPR certification is valid for 1 year, First Aid certification is valid for 3 years.

Professional Rescuer CPR/AED:

This class is designed for healthcare workers, nursing students and professional rescuers. The course is offered monthly as needed and is a 4 hour course. Certification is valid for 2 years. Lifeguard certification for Professional Rescuer is good for 1 year.

Instructor Training:

The 20 hour course is required to be eligible to teach Layresponder CPR/FA/AED. Prerequisites include approval by the Health & Safety Director and ability to pass CPR/FA challenge test.

Wilderness First Aid:

Developed in conjunction with the Boy Scouts of America, this class is designed for individuals who will be in areas where help may be delayed more than 30 minutes. This 16 hour course is scheduled in the fall and spring months and involves outdoor scenarios.

Babysitting:

Designed for students 11-17, this 7 hour course teaches young adults resume' writing, accident prevention, age appropriate games, diapering, feeding infants and basic first aid.

Lifeguard:

Classes and registration through Brooks Pool - 270-443-1778. Required course for students age 15 or above to be certified to serve as a lifeguard. The 26 hour course includes Professional Rescuer CPR and can include the option of waterfront or waterpark guard certification. Professional Rescuer CPR certification is valid for 1 year. Lifeguard certification is for 3 years.

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Disaster Classes

Courses are held the on the 3rd and 4th Thursday of every month. Contact the office for course titles and times.

Beginning disaster classes include but are not limited to:

• Fulfilling Our Mission (FOM)
  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.

Students can register for the classes online or by calling the chapter, 270-442-3575.
There is no charge for disaster courses.