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Updated: 3:34 PM May 4, 2011
Rock River Chapter Course Schedule
American Red Cross training such as CPR and first aid helps everyday people save lives.
Posted: 3:34 PM May 4, 2011 |
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ROCKFORD (ARC) -- American Red Cross training such as CPR and first aid helps everyday people save lives. Through your participation in our health and safety programs, you enable the American Red Cross to provide lifesaving programs and services within our community. We truly value your support!
First Aid/CPR/AED Courses
A variety of Red Cross course combinations are available in First Aid, Adult CPR/AED, Child CPR/AED, and Infant CPR. All courses are considered appropriate for Lay Rescuers and reflect the latest science for First Aid/CPR and meet OSHA Guidelines for First Aid. Courses include lecture, interactive video demonstrations and hands-on training to teach participants lifesaving skills. Review classes are abbreviated versions of the FULL course and are intended for individuals who hold current certifications. Participant books are NOT included in a REVIEW course. NOTE: FULL and REVIEW option availability for many courses listed on our schedule.
CHALLENGE COURSES are also available on a one-on-one basis. Please inquire with chapter for details.
Adult CPR/AED
This course gives individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for breathing emergencies, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest.
Certification: Adult CPR/AED (valid 2 yrs) Full Course: $55; Review: $47
| Day | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | May 25 | 6-10pm | Belvidere |
| Tuesday | June 21 | 6-10pm | Rockford |
First Aid
This course gives individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic first aid care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive. Skills covered include controlling bleeding, caring for muscle, bone, and joint injuries, treating burns, and responding to shock.
Certification: First Aid (valid 2 yrs) Full Course: $50; Review: $42
| Day | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | May 12 | 6-10pm | Belvidere |
| Wednesday | June 8 | 6-10pm | Rockford |
First Aid and Adult CPR/AED
This course gives individuals knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide care for breathing emergencies, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. In addition, this course trains individuals to become familiar in how to recognize and care for victims of injuries and sudden illness.
Certification: First Aid and Adult CPR/AED (valid 2 yrs) Full Course: $60
| Day | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | May 21 | 9am-3pm | Rockford |
| Saturday | June 25 | 9am-3pm | Belvidere |
First Aid and Infant/Child CPR
This course gives individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in children and infants until advanced medical personnel arrive. The course also covers first aid techniques, such as recognition and care for victims of injuries and sudden illness.
Certification: First Aid and Infant/Child CPR (valid 2 yrs) Full Course: $60
| Day | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday/Thursday | May 17 &19 | 6-9pm | Belvidere |
| Thursdays | June 9 & 16 | 6-9pm | Rockford |
Adult/Child/Infant CPR
This course teaches rescue breathing, procedures for choking and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adult, children and infants. Knowledge and skills are also taught for recognizing signs and symptoms of a heart attack and tips to reduce the risk of injury for children and infants. Certification: Adult/Child/Infant CPR (valid 2 yrs) Full Course: $60; Review: $52
| Day | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | May 11 | 6-10pm | Belvidere |
| Wednesday | June 29 | 6-10pm | Rockford |
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
This course combines a participant’s manual, lectures and video with hands-on skills training to cover the following areas:
• Responding to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants
• Using an AED on adult and child victims of cardiac arrest
• Using personal protective equipment to stop bloodborne pathogens and other diseases from spreading
Certification: CPR/AED for the Healthcare Provider (valid 2 yrs) or CPR/AED for Lifeguards (valid 1 yr)
Full Course: $65; Review $55
| Day | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | May 21 | 8am-5pm | Belvidere |
| Saturday | June 18 | 9 am-3pm | Rockford |
Babysitter’s Training
If you’re 11 to 15 years old, you can get the knowledge, skills and confidence to care for infants and school-age children. This course has recently been updated, expanded and redesigned for today’s
babysitters – and includes cool new products to make the course more engaging than ever.
This course will teach you how to—
• Care for children and infants.
• Be a good leader and role model.
• Make good decisions and solve problems.
• Keep the children you babysit and yourself safe.
• Handle emergencies such as injuries, illnesses and household accidents.
• Write resumes and interview for jobs.
• And much more!
Certification: Babysitter’s Training Course: $50
| Day | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | May 14 | 9am-4pm | Belvidere |
| Saturday | June 11 | 9am-4pm | Rockford |
Lay Responder First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Course:
Certification: Lay Responder First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Course fee: $195
Thursday and Saturday
June 16 and June 18, 2011
TH 6 – 10 pm and Sat 8 am – 5 pm
Rockford
