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Health & Safety Training - Family and Community

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Call the Chapter Office at 856-256-8300, ext. 19 to register or learn more about Health & Safety courses. You can also choose to use the ONLINE FORM and choose Training in the Issue drop down.

Red Cross first aid, CPR and AED programs are available for any age group and can be tailored to the needs of specific groups and individuals. Whether you work with children, want training for employees, are a professional rescuer, or simply want to know how to help in an emergency, the American Red Cross has a program for you.

Community First Aid and Safety includes First Aid Basics, Adult CPR, and Infant and Child CPR. The course components can be taken individually or in any combination.

First Aid for Children Today (F.A.C.T.) The F.A.C.T. Critter Clan Family of multicultural animal characters leads children on a path of discovery. Kids ages 5-8 learn about ways to be aware of dangers, how to prevent them, and how to respond to them if necessary.

Basic Aid Training (B.A.T.) introduces 8-12 year-olds to the emergency action steps, check, call, care and to first aid procedures. An activity book with puzzles and games teaches children how to prevent injuries and what to do in an emergency.

Pet first Aid is a handy reference guide for cat and dog emergencies. Created by the American Red Cross and The Humane Society of the United States, Pet First Aid provides assistance to people whose pets are ill or injured.

First Aid - Responding to Emergencies is available through many local colleges and universities. The course uses lecture, discussion and simulated emergency situations to deliver information on recognizing and caring for many different types of emergencies.

Sport Safety Training teaches coaches how to prevent, prepare for, and respond to sports-related injuries and emergencies. Suitable for coaches working with any level of athletics, from children to adults.

Infant and Child CPR (5 hours) Designed for childcare providers, teachers, parents and others who care for children, this course teaches how to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies and how to use the EMS system effectively. Participants take home a refresher skills card as well as information about preventing injuries. This course applies to infants and children up to 8 years. Infant CPR is also available separately as a 3 1/2 hour course that applies to infants up to 12 months; Child CPR (4 hours) is available separately and applies to children age 1 to 8 years.

Babysitter’s Training Course Learn what you need to know and what every parent wants in a responsible babysitter! Designed for 11- to 15-year olds, the course can help you interview for a babysitting job, choose safe and age-appropriate toys and games, perform first aid, learn diapering and feeding techniques, handle bedtime issues, and learn tips for having a safe babysitting experience.

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