For nearly a century, the American Red Cross has prepared people to save lives through health and safety education and training. From first aid, CPR and blood borne pathogens training to swimming and life guarding, HIV/AIDS education and Babysitter's Training, American Red Cross preparedness programs help people lead safer and healthier lives. The Red Cross constantly strives to respond to the preparedness concerns of Americans at home, in school and in the workplace.

Changes in our current Health & Safety courses (12/1/10)

The American Red Cross strives to provide people with the skills and confidence to act in an emergency at home, in school and in the workplace. For flexibility, Red Cross training courses are undergoing new changes.

Registration:

As of  July 18, 2011 national American Red Cross headquarters initiated a change in procedure to update our process. We now offer our community course registration online by clicking here. While registering, you can now pay for the course by debit/credit card online.

This registration process requires a little more participant information: follow the prompts and register as a new user on the website and use your personal email account as your user name. Registering with your email allows us to notify you of any course changes.

You may also register by phone, using a debit/credit card for payment. Call 1-800 REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767)to register.

If you need to pay by check, come into our office and fill out a registration form.

All registration is on a first come, first served basis. Payment is expected upon registration to reserve your place in the class.

Curriculum and Materials:

Be prepared to learn new material as we are updating our curriculum!

Click on the name of the course to link to more information about it on this page:

Babysitting  $85
The purpose of the American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training course is to provide ALL youth ages 11 to 15 with information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of parents or guardians. This training will help participant develop skills in leadership and professionalism, basic care, safety and safe play and first aid. Upon completion participants will receive a Putnam County Red Cross Recognition Award for the completion of Babysitting Training signed by the executive director of the Putnam County Chapter of the American Red Cross.

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Bloodborne Pathogens Training  $50

This training module is designed for individuals who, while on the job may be exposed to blood or other body fluids that could cause infection. This addition provides information on how to prevent the spread of disease.

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Sports Safety Training   $90  
The Purpose of the American Red Cross Sports Safety Training program is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to help provide a safe environment for athletes while they are participating in sports and, in an emergency, to help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until advanced medical help arrives. Upon successful completion participants will receive an American Red Cross Sports Safety Recognition Card.

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Lifeguard Training  $350
The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course is to teach lifeguard candidates the skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course content and activities prepare candidates to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drowning and injuries. Upon successful completion participants will receive an American Red Cross certificate in Lifeguard Training/First Aid (3 yrs.) and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.

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Adult CPR with AED (see description below)  $70 
The purpose of this four hour American Red Cross Adult CPR course is to give individuals in the work place the knowledge and skills necessary to recognized and provide basic care for breathing emergencies until advanced medical personnel arrive an take over. Upon successful completion participants will receive an American Red Cross certificate in Adult CPR (1 yr.).

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First Aid  $70   
The purpose of this five hour American Red Cross course is to give participants in the workplace and at home the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic first aid care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive to take over. This course does not include information on breathing or cardiac emergencies. Upon successful completion participants will receive an American Red Cross certificate in First Aid (3 yrs.).

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Infant and Child CPR  $70 

Learn the skills needed to prevent, recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive.  This course covers first aid and child & infant CPR and features hands-on practice and real-life scenarios.  Useful take-home course materials help you retrain skills and serve as an excellent refresher and reference tool after training is complete. (1 yr.).

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Communicable Diseases  $70

Taught by a certified Red Cross instructor, this class teaches the prevention, recognition, and management of communicable diseases.  Topics include hygienic control measures, immunization schedules, health policy guideline, and sick child care. Length:  6 hours

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CPR for the Professional Rescuer  $110

This course combines a participant's manual, lectures and video with hands-on skills training to cover the following areas:

• Responding to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants.
• Using an AED on adult and child victims of cardiac arrest
• Using personal protective equipment to stop bloodborne pathogens and other diseases from spreading. Certificates valid for two years.

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First Aid and Adult/Infant/Child CPR/AED   

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First Aid and Adult CPR/AED    $90   

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First Aid and Infant and Child CPR/AED $90 

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