Health and Safety
Education
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A 6 hour course which teaches how to recognize and care
for breathing emergencies and cardiac arrest in infants and children and reduce
the risk of injury to infants and children. Prerequisite to this course is Adult
CPR. Certification expires one year from date of issue.
Standard First Aid: (Adult CPR, First Aid)
A 6 hour course, including Adult CPR & First Aid. The
first 4 hours of this course are Adult CPR, which teaches how to recognize and
care for breathing emergencies, heart attack and cardiac arrest in Adults.
Certification for Adult CPR expires one year from date of issue. The second
portion of this course is First Aid, which teaches how to identify and care for
life threatening bleeding, sudden illness and injuries. Prerequisite to this
course is Adult CPR. Certification for First Aid expires three years from date
of issue. Cost for full course: $45
Community First Aid & Safety: (Adult, Child, Infant CPR and First Aid)
A 9 hour course which teaches how to recognize breathing
and cardiac emergencies for Adults, Children, and Infants (Community CPR) and
how to identify and care for life threatening bleeding, sudden illness and
injuries. Certification for Community CPR (first 6.5 hours) expires one year
from date of issue. Prerequisite for First Aid is Adult CPR. Certification for
First Aid expires three years from date of issue. This course meets all
requirements for Child Care Providers.
Cost for full course: $55
CPR for the Professional Rescuer
A 9 hour course intended for individuals who are trained
and expected to respond to an emergency as a job-related duty. This course
teaches how to recognize and provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies;
perform two-rescuer CPR; and use a resuscitation mask and bag-valve mask.
First Aid - Responding to Emergencies is a multi-session course that consists of lectures, discussions, videos, activities and simulated emergency situations. These components help the participant to overcome the fears of responding to emergencies. This course also emphasizes the value of a safe and healthy lifestyle in preventing injury and illness.
A 43 hour course training individuals in recognizing and caring for breathing and cardiac emergencies. for Adults, Children, & Infants using two-rescuer CPR and bag-valve mask. Designed for individuals with job- related duties to act in an emergency. These individuals often called "First Responders" include but are not limited to fire fighters, law enforcement personnel, lifeguard, emergency response teams, etc. Prerequisite is CPR for Professional Rescuer. Certification expires three years from date of issue.
A 4 hour preventive course which teaches: Basic anatomy;
methods for protecting the back for overall fitness, correct posture, ergonomics
(using ones surroundings wisely at home and in the workplace), and skill
practice in moving objects properly and exercises to strengthen muscles and
increase flexibility. Certification expires three years from date of issue.
A 7 hour course which teaches how to handle emergencies,
prevent accidents, and the knowledge for competent Babysitting. Students also
learn job hunting skills, and personal safety to protect themselves and the
children in their care. Young adult, age 11-15. Participants should bring
a sack lunch. Cost is $20.
This class is designed to help you learn how to handle emergencies where the victim is your pet, and how to give the proper care. You will learn CPR / First Aid for cats and dogs. Cost: $20
Every year, over 2 million Americans are hospitalized because of injuries, and over 142,000 die. Millions more die from sudden illness, such as heart attack and stroke. Many of these people die, because no one knew what to do - No one took action! Often, recognizing that emergencies exist, and taking action in the first few minutes can mean the difference between death or life -long disability and recovery. Until Help Arrives, a first aid and CPR seminar, can help you and your group through those first few minutes. We can design a first aid seminar for your group. Usually, Until Help Arrives, lasts one hour or more and includes recognizing emergencies, when to call an ambulance, or 911, and how to react to life threatening conditions.
Preventing Disease Transmission
A 2 hour course to train employees who may come in contact with infectious materials as part of their job regarding safe workplace practices; emergency and follow-up procedures; and preventing disease transmission for blood borne infections, such as hepatitis B virus and HIV. Participants receive "Has Attended" Certificate: Course addresses OSHA regulations for training and blood borne pathogens.
HIV affects us all. You, your loved ones, and people in
your community. We need to ban together in this fight Break the Silence. Talk
about HIV and AIDS with people you love. Join the Wichita County Chapter of the
American Red Cross in Breaking the Silence. Learn the facts regarding HIV, Share
the facts, Spread the facts. With a single call of 322-8686 you can schedule a
presentation for your group or workplace. Trained instructors will provide
unbiased HIV\AIDS information and encourage participants to share their
interests and concerns. A wide range of materials including video tapes and
brochures supports the program. Most are resources designed to help parents,
teens, children - learn the facts about HIV infection and transmission and
support youth and adults in making decisions that make healthy risk-free lives.
Knowledge is powerful. When we know the ways we can get HIV, we can protect ourselves. For more information about HIV/AIDS educational programs, call 322-8686.
A 40 hour course designed to train persons 15 years of age
and older in lifeguarding job skills. Students must have basic swimming skills.
The course will teach different strokes, spinal injury management, different
rescue techniques, and stroke refinement. Prerequisites include CPR for
Professional Rescuer, and knowledge of water safety and basic swimming. For
additional information regarding this course, please call 322-8686 and ask for
the Health & Safety Department.
**Lifeguarding & Water Safety Courses are offered starting early Spring through the late Summer months.**
A 36 hour course designed to teach the information and
skills necessary for candidates to instruct Red Cross progressive swimming
classes; Basic and Emergency Water Safety, Infant & Preschool Aquatics.
Prerequisites include American Red Cross Instructor Candidate Training course,
must be at least 17 years of age, Lifeguard Training certification suggested.
Candidates will also be tested for stroke competency on front crawl, back crawl,
sidestroke, elementary backstroke and breaststroke. For any additional
information regarding this course, please call 322-8686 and ask for the Health &
Safety Department.
**Lifeguarding & Water Safety Courses are offered starting early Spring through the late Summer months.**
Community First Aid & Safety Instructor Course
A 16 hour course to train individuals to instruct First Aid and Adult, Child & Infant CPR and Community First Aid & Safety, through the American Red Cross. Prerequisites include basic Community First Aid & Safety certification and Instructor Candidate Training Course certificate. Must be at least 17 years of age. For any additional information, please call 322-8686, Health & Safety dept.
Instructor Candidate Training (ICT)
A 6 hour course to train instructor candidates in fundamental teaching skills, instructor responsibilities, Red Cross policies & procedures.
**This course is required by all American Red Cross course entry level instructor candidates before completion of specialty course training.**
Registration Policy:
Because a strict instructor to student ratio must be maintained, all course enrollments are on a pre-registration basis. You may do this in person or by mail. If you enroll by mail, a complete fee must accompany your course registration form. We should receive your full enrollment no later than 1 week prior the beginning date of the course. If the course is full, or cancelled due to lack of registration, we can move you into the next date of your choice, or we will refund your fees.
Cancellation Policy:
The American Red Cross reserves the right to cancel any course at any time because of insufficient enrollment and adiwnistrative reasons. Full refunds are made for courses cancelled by the American Red Cross, or we can move you into the next date of your choice. No refunds are given to No-Show students. You may phone in advance and get transferred into another date for a $10.00 administrative fee. Every effort is made to contact students for a cancelled course.
Next-Day Service:
Because not everyone's schedule is the same, the Wichita County Chapter offers a next day service training. Professional instructors will conduct Standard First Aid & Adult CPR, Child & Infant CPR on a next day basis. By phoning 322-8686 Health & Safety Department to schedule your appointment. $10 more than the scheduled course fee is required.