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YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER AND PRE-PAY FOR ALL CLASSES.
Swimming and Water Safety Courses
American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Courses are offered at the following pools:
Potterfield Pool (301) 733-2599
Williamsport Pool (301) 223-5983
Fountain Head Pool(301) 739-6933 |
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CPR/AED - Adult
Adult CPR deals with victims eight years of age or older. This course covers all cardiac and breathing emergency skills, including how to perform rescue breathing, clear an obstructed airway, and perform one rescuer CPR. Group Training - On-site training can be arranged for your group of 6 or more, by calling 301-739-0717, Extension 204. Prices may vary.
• Length of course: 4 hours
• Cost: $35.00
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tuesday, November 23, 2010 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
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Standard First Aid
Trains participants to identify and care for victims of illness and sudden injuries. You will learn how to control bleeding, minimize the effects of shock, and care for musculoskeletal injuries and sudden illness due to poisoning and heat and cold related emergencies. Ideal for anyone who wants to learn basic first aid skills but does not need rescue breathing or CPR training.
• Length of course: 4 hours
• Cost: $30.00
Thursday, September 9, 2010 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Thursday, November 11, 2010 - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Standard First Aid with CPR/AED - Adult
Learn rescue breathing, how to clear an obstructed airway, and how to perform one-rescuer CPR on victims eight years of age or older. Course also includes basic first aid skills such as how to treat life-threatening bleeding, burns, musculoskeletal injuries, shock and sudden illnesses.
• Length of course: 7 hours
• Cost: $45.00
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, November 9, 2010 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
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CPR/AED - Infant and Child
This course is indispensable for anyone who is in frequent contact with infants and small children. The course focuses on overcoming any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in children under the age of twelve. Group Training - On-site training can be arranged for your group of 6 or more, by calling 301-739-0717. Ideal for parents, grandparents, babysitters, teachers and community members; essential for child care providers.
• Length of course: 3+ hours
• Cost: $40.00
Thursday, October 7, 2010 - 6:45 pm - 10:30 pm |
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Babysitter Training Class
The purpose of the American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Course is to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of parents or adult guardians. This training will help participants develop skills in five critical areas: leadership, safety and safe play, basic care, first aid, and professionalism.
• Length of course: 5 hours
• Cost: $45.00
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 - 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
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CPR/AED--Child plus CPR--Infant w/First Aid
Includes CPR/AED Child plus Infant CPR w/First Aid. Must take all classes to sign up for this course.
- Length of course - 5 hours
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Cost: $45.00
Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday, December 11, 2010 - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm |
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CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer/Health Care Provider
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer/Health Care Provider teaches students to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants, use an AED on an adult or child victim of cardiac arrest and use personal protective equipment to stop bloodborne pathogens and other diseases from spreading.
Length of course: 7 1/2 hours
Cost: $65.00
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Pet First Aid
Your pet depends on you for his or her well-being. In addition to providing daily care, love and affection, your best friend depends on you in an emergency. Whether your pet becomes ill or injured, or needs help in a disaster, the American Red Cross can help.
Our Pet First Aid book and Pet First Aid course teaches you emergency care procedures for cats and dogs and provides tips for keeping your pet happy and healthy too.
Pet first aid teaches vital safety skills including how to:
- administer medications
- recognize an emergency
- perform CPR, first aid and choking skills
- Build a pet first aid kit and much more
- Length of course: 4 hours
- Cost: $75.00 (pet first aid kit included in price)
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Babysitter Boot Camp
Babysitter’s Training has been newly revised by the American Red Cross with input from youth. The course is fun and fast-paced with hands-on activities, exciting video, role-plays and lively discussions.
You’ll learn to be the best babysitter on the block. Plus, you’ll gain the confidence to make smart decisions and stay safe in any babysitting situation.
You’ll learn how to:
Supervise children and infants
Perform basic child-care skills such as diapering and feeding
Choose safe, age-appropriate games and toys
Handle bedtime and discipline issues
Identify safety hazards and prevent injuries
Care for common injuries and emergencies such as choking, burns, cuts and bee stings
Communicate effectively with parents
Find and interview for babysitting jobs
Perform Infant and Child CPR
Perform Standard First Aid
Length of class – 3 days – 7 hours each day
Cost: $100.00
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Community Services Overview
This basic level Disaster Services training provides an overview of the activities performed by the Community Services group in support of a disaster relief operation.
• Length of course: 3 hours
• Cost: Free
Required: Introduction to Disaster Services. |
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Disaster Health Services: An Overview
This training provides basic information about the activities of the Disaster Health Services (DHS) function of the American Red Cross. Participants will learn more about what various knowledge, skills, and abilities are needed by Disaster Health Services staff as well as how they can get involved in their local chapter.
• Length of course: 3 1/2 hours
• Cost: Free
Required: Introduction to Disaster Services. |
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Disaster Health Services Simulation
This training provides participants an opportunity to practice the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to work in the Disaster Health Services function on a disaster relief operation. This course completes basic Disaster Services preparation to work in Disaster Health Services (DHS) on local and national relief operations.
• Length of course: 6½ hours
• Cost: Free
Required: Introduction to Disaster Services, Disaster Health Services: An Overview Recommended: Family Services: Providing Emergency Assistance |
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ERVs: Ready, Set, Roll
This basic level Disaster Services course prepares volunteers and employees of the Red Cross to safely and effectively use an Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) and its equipment to meet feeding and other service needs of people affected by disaster.
• Length of course: This course consists of two parts. The first part contains approximately three hours of self-study. At the conclusion of the self-study, participants must attend the second part, which consists of the combination of an ERV orientation and a road test. Participants must complete both parts of the course. The total estimated time to complete the second part of the course is dependent upon the number of participants and the availability of equipment.
• Cost: Free
Required: Introduction to Disaster Services, Valid driver’s license, Satisfactory Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Report and Defensive Driving Course Certificate Note: Please review the Corporate Safety Policy Program, Part 2 – Safety and Loss Control Programs: Primary Loss Area I – Fleet Control for more information Community Services: An Overview American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certification Recommend: Logistics: An Overview |
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Family Services: Providing Emergency Assistance
This course introduces you to the Family Services function. You will learn the skills and tools needed to conduct an effective client interview.
• Length of Course: 8 hours
• Cost: Free
Required: Introduction to Disaster Services. |
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Public Affairs in Disaster 1
This course training prepares volunteers to assist Red Cross paid and volunteer staff in working with the Public Affairs function on a local disaster relief operation and to initiate the Public Affairs function on a State or Major disaster relief operation.
• Length of Course: 8 hours
• Cost: Free
Required: Introduction to Disaster Services Recommended: Administering a Small Disaster Operation Emergency Assistance I Emergency Assistance II |
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Shelter Operations
This basic level Disaster Services training prepares volunteers and employees of the Red Cross and other agencies to effectively and sensitively manage shelter operations as a team while meeting the needs of people displaced as a result of a disaster.
• Length of Course: 3 hours
• Cost: Free
Required: Introduction to Disaster Services Successful completion of one of the following courses:
• Community Services Overview
• Mass Care: An Overview |
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Shelter Simulation
This training provides participants with an opportunity to apply the knowledge, skills and abilities required to operate a successful shelter.
• Length of Course: 3 ½ hours
• Cost: Free
Required: Introduction to Disaster Services Mass Care: An Overview or Community Services: An Overview Shelter Operations |
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Weapons of Mass Destruction/Terrorism: An Overview
This course provides basic information about the issues and safety concerns in performing our work in an environment involving a Weapons of Mass Destruction and/or Terrorism (WMD/T) incident. Participants will learn about the skills, abilities, and knowledge needed by disaster workers performing duties in this environment.
• Length of Course: 3 ½ hours
• Cost: Free Required: Introduction to Disaster Services. |
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