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. |