Learn to save lives with Red Cross training
Knowing first aid could help you save someone’s
life in an emergency. First aid training is an important
part of disaster planning. The American Red Cross has
trained millions of people in first aid and CPR. CPR stands
for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, which is an emergency
procedure often used when someone’s heart stops
beating. It involved heart massage and artificial respiration
to help circulate blood to the person’s brain.
Red Cross first aid and CPR classes and certifications
are available for any age group – preschoolers to
adult - and help increase understanding, confidence and
skills.
Classes offered by your local Red Cross include:
- First Aid:
This course trains students to prevent and respond to
injuries such as burns, breaks, bleeding, shock, seizures,
and poisoning.
- Adult, Child
& Infant CPR: This course certifies
students to administer rescue breathing, emergency techniques
for choking, and CPR skills on adults, children and
infants.
- Automated External
Defibrillator (AED) training: Students
learn the basics of automated external defibrillation,
using a portable devise to help a patient’s heart
start to beat normally again. Frequently
Asked Questions about AED's
- CPR/First Aid/AED
Instructor Course: Students learn to
teach American Red Cross first aid and CPR courses.
You can put your skills into action as a Red Cross volunteer
in your workplace.
- Pet First Aid:
Are you prepared to help your furry friend in need?
This class will give you the skills to do so.
For more information on first aid and CPR classes, call
the Red Cross, 584-2999, or visit our training
page.
EVERY BUSINESS, CHURCH,
SCHOOL, AND PUBLIC BUILDING SHOULD CONSIDER HAVING AN
AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED) ON SITE. FIND OUT
MORE ABOUT AED'S.
