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American Red Cross Safety Training Courses

Workplace First Aid and Safety

Combines CPR and First Aid training to teach participants to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants, children, and adults. Learn about first aid for cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns, bleeding, sprains, and strains; treat sudden illnesses, including poisoning and heat and cold emergencies; minimize the effects of shock; recognize emergencies and take action; and understand the role of AED's in the Cardiac Chain of Survival. Useful textbook helps students retain skills and serves as a reference tool in an emergency. This is a great class for teachers, parents, and other childcare providers. CPR Certifications are valid for 1 year and First Aid Certifications are valid for 3 years.

Location:Metro Center
Ages:12 years and older
Date:Jan. 21
Time:CPR: 8:00AM -11:00pm
First Aid: 11:00PM-2:00PM
Fee:$40 each or $60 Combination
Instructor:Beth Coleman

American Red Cross Babysitting Course

Do you like working with children? Are you looking for a job that builds skills such as self-confidence, professionalism, leadership AND fits into your schedule? If you answered yes to both questions, then you are up for the challenge and responsibility of becoming an American Red Cross trained babysitter. The American Red Cross Babysitter's Training course has been newly revised with input from youth just like you. Intended for youth ages 11 to 15, this course provides an excellent opportunity to develop leadership and communication skills that will help you achieve future success in school and life.

Babysitter's Training is fun and fast paced with hands on activities, an exciting video, role playing and lively discussions! Please bring a lunch.

Participants will learn how to:

  • Supervise children and infants.
  • Perform basic child care such as diapering, feeding and dressing.
  • Care for common injuries such as burns, cuts and bee stings.
  • Choose safe, age appropriate games and toys.
  • Handle bedtime and discipline issues.
  • Identify safety hazards and prevent injuries.
  • Communicate effectively with parents.
  • Find and interview for babysitting jobs.

Location:Metro Center
Ages:11 to 15 years old
Date:Jan. 13
Time:9:00AM - 4:00PM
Fee:$40
Instructor:Beth Coleman

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

Learn lifesaving skills to help keep people safe in, on and around the water. American Red Cross certification is recognized nationwide so you can work anywhere in the U.S. Course participants will learn what it takes to be a professional lifeguard:

  • Job responsibilities
  • Patron surveillance skills
  • Rescue skills
  • First Aid and CPR/AED skills

Here's your chance to build your resume and show the world what you can do:

  • Prepare for college and a career by developing leadership and communication skills.
  • Be a hero by learning lifesaving skills such as First Aid and CPR.
  • Have fun and earn money at a job you love Lifeguard candidates must demonstrate strong swimming skills.


Location:Metro Center
Ages:15 years & older
Dates:Jan. 2-4, 9:00AM - 4:00PM Daily
Fee:$175
Instructor:Beth Coleman

Certifications valid for:
Lifeguard Training/First Aid (3years)
Pro Rescuer CPR/AED (1 year)