First Aid/CPR/AED -

for Schools and the Community

From CPR, first aid and automated external defibrillator (AED) training to injury prevention courses, bloodborne pathogens training and community disaster education, you can team up with the most trusted name in health and safety training for nearly a century - the American Red Cross. Red Cross training offers complete, flexible programs that help you, your family and your community stay prepared for virtually any life-threatening situation. Build the program that works for you using our modular curriculum. Contact the Central Plains Chapter for more information.

CPR/AED for the Healthcare Provider For those in the healthcare or emergency response field needing Adult, Infant and Child CPR/AED for one man and two man CPR. In addition thye will learn about the use of Bag Valve Masks, Oxygen, Blood Borne Pathogens and much more. This course has a two year certification.

CPR/AED - Adult For the person who only needs adult CPR training, this hands-on skills training prepares them to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults. You will also learn how to use an Automated External Defibillator. One year certification

CPR/AED - Child and Infant Designed for those who care for infants and children, either full time or occasionally, this course teaches participants how to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants and children age 12 and younger. One year certification.

First Aid Designed for the community member that needs the basics to provide care to someone bleeding, suddenly ill or that has fallen. Three year certification.

Babysitter's Training
The Babysitter's Training course has a unique interactive, educational format that tasks youth, ages 11 - 15 years of age, with activities such as identifying safety problems around the house and yard and selecting age-appropriate toys and games for children in their care. Participants learn by doing. This format, along with the course video and an enthusiastic instructor, keeps the interest of the babysitters and provides a meaningful classroom experience.

Basic Aid Training (B.A.T.) This course, which may be led by any responsible adult, introduces 8-10 year-olds to the emergency action steps, Check, Call, Care as well as to basic first aid procedures. An activity book with puzzles and games teaches children how to prevent injuries and what to do in an emergency.

First Aid for Children Today (F.A.C.T.)
The FACT Critter Clan leads kids, aged 5 - 8, through health promotion and injury prevention activities. Its environmental theme teaches safety in a non-threatening way. Topics include:

• Hygiene and health habits;
• First aid;
• Personal safety; and
• Injury Prevention