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Courses: The following is
a detailed list of courses that the Red Cross
offers to help you prepare for and prevent
disasters:
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First
Aid Basics |
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A dynamic, efficient and effective course
for those who want First Aid training without the
CPR component. The course covers:
Bleeding Muscle and bone
injuries
Sudden illness
Checking an
unconscious victim
Shock Poisoning
Heat
and cold emergencies
Calling 9-1-1
And
much more... |
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Adult CPR |
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This course teaches how to:
Recognize and care for breathing and
cardiac emergencies in adults
Techniques used
in saving a victim of choking
Prevent heart
disease
Use the EMS
system. |
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Infant & Child
CPR |
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This course teaches how to:
Recognize and care for breathing and
cardiac emergencies in infants and
children
Techniques used in saving a victim
of choking
Prevent injuries in and around the
home and in play areas
Use the EMS
system. |
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Adult,
Child & Infant CPR |
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Includes infant, child & adult CPR.
This course teaches you to:
Recognize and care for breathing and
cardiac emergencies for victims of all
ages
Techniques used in saving a victim of
choking
Prevent injuries
Use the EMS
system. |
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Adult
CPR with First Aid |
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This course provides training on both CPR
for Adult victims and First Aid. The course
teaches how to:
Recognize an emergency and overcome the
reluctance to act
Recognize and care for
breathing and cardiac emergencies in
adults
Techniques used in saving a victim of
choking
Minimize the effects of
shock
Treat sudden illnesses, including
poisonings and heat and cold
emergencies
Perform first aid for cuts,
scrapes, bruises, burns, bleeding, and injuries
to bones, joints, and muscles, such as sprains
and strains
Use the EMS
system |
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Adult
CPR with First Aid Review |
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This class will re-certify you in adult
CPR and First Aid. The date of your last
certification must be within two years. This
course meets OSHA & WISHA
requirements. |
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Child
& Infant CPR With First Aid |
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This course provides training on CPR for
ages 8 years and younger and First Aid. The course
teaches how to:
Recognize an emergency and overcome the
reluctance to act
Recognize and care for
breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants and
children
Techniques used in saving a victim
of choking
Minimize the effects of
shock
Treat sudden illnesses, including
poisonings and heat and cold
emergencies
Perform first aid for cuts,
scrapes, bruises, burns, bleeding, and injuries
to bones, joints, and muscles, such as sprains
and strains
Use the EMS
system |
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Adult,
Child & Infant CPR with First Aid
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This course provides training on CPR for
all ages and First Aid. The course teaches how to:
Recognize an emergency and overcome the
reluctance to act
Recognize and care for
breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants,
children and adults
Techniques used in saving
a victim of choking
Minimize the effects of
shock
Treat sudden illnesses, including
poisonings and heat and cold
emergencies
Perform first aid for cuts,
scrapes, bruises, burns, bleeding, and injuries
to bones, joints, and muscles, such as sprains
and strains
Use the EMS
system |
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CPR/AED
for the Professional Rescuer |
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This course is for those who have a duty to
respond to an emergency as part of their job.
Professional rescuers will learn how to:
Recognize and provide care in respiratory
and cardiac emergencies
Perform two-rescuer
CPR and techniques for special rescue
situations
Techniques used in saving a victim
of choking
Use resuscitation masks and
bag-valve-masks for ventilating victims
Use
of an Automated External Defibrillator
(AED)
Reduce the risk of cardiovascular
disease |
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Emergency Response |
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This course is designed for public
personnel, athletic trainers, emergency response
team members, and others interested in advanced
level first aid skills. Course content includes
CPR for the Professional Rescuer, treating
injuries and sudden illness, and preventing
disease and blood borne pathogen transmission.
Emergency Response is also designed to meet or
exceed United States Department of Transportation
first responder guidelines. Upon successful
completion of course requirements, students will
receive the following certificates: CPR for the
Professional Rescuer, Emergency Response, Oxygen
Administration, Automated External Defibrillation,
and Preventing Disease transmission. |
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Babysitter's
Training |
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This course teaches 11-15 year olds how
to handle emergencies, prevent accidents, and
understand children’s needs at different
ages. |
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Work
Place and Safety Certification:
American Red Cross CPR and Standard First
Aid classes meet content and teaching standards
set by the Washington Industrial Safety &
Health Act (WISHA) and the Federal Occupational
Safety & Health Act (OSHA). Our training is
available to you and your employees
- at your
workplace
- 24 hours
daily
- seven days a
week
We send an instructor with all necessary
equipment and supplies, at the time and location
most convenient for you, and can coordinate
classes at multiple company locations, while
maintaining a single point of contact. Training is
also available at the Red Cross Chapter
Headquarters in Austin, MN.. Most
workplace classes are subject to an 8-person
minimum charge. To arrange for a training program
at your workplace, call (507) 437-4589
or send email to
mailto:mowerarc@charter.net.
Work Place and Safety Certification courses
offered by the Red Cross include:
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