FIRELANDS CHAPTER TRAINING SCHEDULE 

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FIRELANDS CHAPTER REGISTRATION POLICY 

The American Red Cross provides the highest quality emergency preparedness classes. Red Cross training courses are offered in traditional classroom settings and some are available on-line Web-based.  

Registration Options:

·     Register Online anytime (credit card payment required)

·     In-person at the American Red Cross, Firelands Chapter, 300 Central Ave. Sandusky, OH 44870. Please bring cash, check or credit card.

·     Mail-in – send a check and Student Registration Form: (to print the form, click on the link) send to: American Red Cross, Attn: Health & Safety, 300 Central Ave. Sandusky, OH 44870

 Please Note: Class registration must be received at least two (2) business days in advance of the class. You will not be registered for the class until we receive your payment.

 Firelands Chapter Registration Policies:

·     All registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

·     No walk-in registrations at a class will be accepted.  You are not registered in a class until we have received your payment in full, and determined that space is available.

·     Payment and registration MUST be received at least two (2) business days before the first day of the class.

·     We reserve the right to cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment or inclement weather.  We will call you to reschedule at no charge.

 Payment Options:  Course fees must be paid at least two business days in advance of the class, or we can bill your company if your company has an established account with us.  If we are billing your company, payment does not have to be received before the class.

 Payments may be made by cash, check or credit card.  Please make checks payable to: American Red Cross.  Please include a completed Student Registration Form with your check. (Click here to download the form to print: Student Registration Form:

 Refund and Transfer Policy:

TRANSFERS:  If you are unable to attend the class on the date you are registered for, we will transfer you to another class if you contact us at least two (2) business days prior to the first date of the class.  We will allow one transfer at no additional charge.  For each additional transfer requested, there will be a $15 administrative fee.  If you do not notify us within two (2) business days, there will be a $15 transfer fee. 

REFUNDS:  If you need to cancel your enrollment in a class, and do not wish to transfer to another class, a full refund, less a $15 administration fee (per class, per person), will be given if you notify us at least three (3) business days prior to the first day of the class.  Refunds will be issued based on the original method of payment: a credit to your charge card or a check will be mailed in 3 to 4 weeks.  Cancellations with less than three (3) business days notice can transfer to another class (see above) or will be issued a credit coupon, less a $15 administrative fee.  Unexcused absences for a class will not receive a refund.

Locations:  Sandusky classes are at the American Red Cross, 300 Central Ave. Sandusky (See Map page listed on our Home page)  Norwalk classes are held at the  Huron County Jobs and Family Services (HCJFS)  in Norwalk at  at 185 Shady Ln. Drive, Norwalk

IMPORTANT: Flu Precautions during Red Cross Training:

To help minimize the risk of flu transmission, follow basic health precautions and limit your potential exposure to the flu.  If you are ill, or suspect you have been exposed to the flu, please stay home.  Please call the Firelands Chapter to reschedule for another time!  There will not be a transfer or cancellation fee if you are sick.

During your Red Cross training we will attempt to reduce the spread of the flu by implementing the following procedures:

* All participants will receive gloves to be worn when practicing skills on the manikins.

* Each participant will practice on their own manikin, if manikins must be shared, they will be sanitized between each participant and you will receive a disposable  face shield.

* A break will be given after the skill sessions to allow for hand washing.

* Hand sanitizer and tissues will be available in each classroom for participants to use.

Thank for you helping us to reduce the spread of the flu and to all stay healthy!

FIRELANDS CHAPTER TRAINING SCHEDULE 

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January- June 2011

ADULT CPR & AED (DEFIBRILLATION) TRAINING

A course teaching Adult CPR, Choking Skills and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to the general public.   

Fee: $40     

January - June 2011

Call Firelands Chapter at: 419-626-1641 or 1-800-589-2286 for further information or to register.

                                  

SUPER WEDNESDAYS!

STANDARD FIRST AID, Adult CPR/AED, &

BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS

Get it all in one day!  An OSHA-recognized course that teaches Adult CPR, use of  an AED, and care for adult choking victims. Students also learn how to respond to emergencies, First Aid basics such as bleeding, poisoning, burns, fractures, and Bloodborne Pathogens: preventing disease transmission. 

Fee:  $60 for all three, $50 for CPR & First Aid without Bloodborne Pathogens, $40 for Adult CPR/AED only, $30 for just FA, $40 for FA & BBP, $20 for just Bloodborne Pathogens.

January- June 2011

Call Firelands Chapter at: 419-626-1641 or 1-800-589-2286 for further information or to register. 

BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS

Teaches how to avoid contact with bloodborne pathogens and clean up body fluid spills.. 

Meets OSHA standards for annual training on blood borne pathogens.

Also available on line at www.redcross.org 

Fee: $20 if taken alone, $10 on Super Wednesdays with CPR/FA class.

**Optional Body Fluid Spill Kit $15.00**

 January - June 2010

 

Call Firelands Chapter at: 419-626-1641 or 1-800-589-2286 for further information or to register. 

SPORT SAFETY TRAINING

Meets Ohio Department of Education requirements for coaches and pupil activity supervisors certification.  Full class includes Adult & Child CPR and Sport First Aid and Safety.  CPR portion must be renewed every year.  Sport First Aid and Safety must be renewed every three years.  Optional Pocket mask:  $10     

Fee:  Sports Safety Only:  $35,   Adult CPR & SST: $60,     Adult, Infant & Child CPR & SST $65 

January- June 2011

Call Firelands Chapter: 419-626-1641 or 1-800-589-2286 for further info or to register.

CPR FOR THE PROFESSIONAL RESCUER

New 2-year certification for Health Care, Rescue Workers & Lifeguards!

A course designed for rescue personnel, lifeguards, nurses and other health workers. This course teaches Community CPR skills as well as 2-person CPR, the use of a pocket mask, modified airway techniques, bag-valve mask, and other skilled procedures. Required for nurses, athletic trainers, rescue personnel, lifeguards, and other health care workers. Course content matches AHA BLS course.  New 2-year certification for Healthcare, Rescue workers and Lifeguards!    

Fee: $60 with book and Free Pocket Mask 

 January- June 2011

Call Firelands Chapter at: 419-626-1641 or 1-800-589-2286 for further information or to register. 

CPR CHALLENGES

CPR challenges are for those students that have been taking CPR annually for years and would like to "test-out" of CPR.  At a CPR Challenge you first take the written test, if you pass, you then demonstrate all the CPR skills you learn in class.  If you can pass the test and demonstrate the skills, you get your certificate!

Fees:  Adult CPR/AED: $20, Adult/Infant/Child CPR/AED: $25, Infant/Child CPR: $25,

Ad CPR/AED & SFA: $25, A/I/C CPR & Pediatric FA: $30, First Aid with out CPR: $20

  Challenges are by appointment only. Please call the Firelands Chapter at 419-626-1641 or 1-800-589-2286 to schedule an appointment. 

DAYCARE COURSES

ADULT, CHILD and INFANT CPR/AED

Teaches Adult CPR/AED and CPR for children under age 12, and infant CPR,  choking care and prevention of childhood injuries.  Great for    parents, grandparents, and   babysitters.  Meets Ohio   Department of Human Services requirements for  daycare employees working with children under 8. 

Fee:  $50, $60 with Pediatric First Aid (see below)

Call Firelands Chapter at: 419-626-1641 or 1-800-589-2286 for further information or to register. 

January- June 2011

 

Call Firelands Chapter at: 419-626-1641 or 1-800-589-2286 for further information or to register. 

Adult & PEDIATRIC FIRST AID

Pediatric First Aid:  Meets Ohio Department of Human Services requirements for  daycare employees working with children.  Includes Infant/Child CPR and first aid skills for bleeding, fractures, burns and more. This course is taught in two (2) evening sessions for parents, grandparents, babysitters and daycare workers. 

Fees:  Standard First Aid & Pediatric First Aid Only: $30,  Ad/In/C CPR & Pediatric FA: $60

January - June 2011

Call Firelands Chapter at: 419-626-1641 or 1-800-589-2286 for further information or to register. 

 INFANTand CHILD CPR

There are no Infant & Child CPR classes scheduled.

 The state of Ohio requires daycare workers to learn CPR for all age groups.  We feel it is more important and valuable to train all participants in Adult, Infant and Child CPR.  Please see the A/I/C CPR schedule above!  If you have 6 or more in your business or group and would like to schedule an Infant & Child CPR class, please call Mike at 419-626-1641.

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE TRAINING (CDT)

(Formerly COMMON CHILDHOOD ILLNESSES)

The state of Ohio has revised this course in July 2009.  This course teaches about communicable diseases and other common illnesses found in children. If you have never taken this course before, or if your certificate has expired, you MUST take the 6-hour course.  Meets Ohio Department of Jobs & Family Services requirements for Communicable Disease training for daycare workers.

Fee: 6 hour (both nights or all day Saturday)—$45   3-hour Review (First Night or 8-11AM Sat.): $35     

January- June 2011

CDT Review January- June 2011

Call Firelands Chapter at: 419-626-1641 or 1-800-589-2286 for further information or to register. 

CHILD ABUSE RECOGNITION & PREVENTION

This course teaches how to recognize and the prevention of child abuse.  Meets Ohio Department of Jobs & Family Services requirements for Child Abuse training for daycare workers and teachers.

Fee:  6 hour (both dates  or all day Sat.)—$45   3 hour Review—$3 (First night or Saturdays 8-11AM)

January - June 2011

Call Firelands Chapter at: 419-626-1641 or 1-800-589-2286 for further information or to register.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Teaches basic understanding of child growth and development for ages infant through preschool.  Three topics included throughout the year:  Basics, Safety Issues and Communications.  Each course can be used for continuing education hours for day care workers.  Fee: $30

January - June 2011

Call Firelands Chapter at: 419-626-1641 or 1-800-589-2286 for further information or to register.

BABYSITTERS TRAINING

Teaches the child age 11 or older how to be a responsible babysitter and how to prevent and handle emergencies while caring for infants and children.  Covers: feeding, diapering, dressing,  playing, and supervising infants and children.  Also, great for kids who will be home alone or in charge of siblings!  (Age 11 is a recommendation, but not a requirement.  If a child is nearly 11 and the parent feels they are old enough to be a responsible sitter, they are permitted to attend the class.)   Fee: $40

Monday, April 18, 2011 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at N.O.M.S. 2500 W. Strub Rd. Sandusky

Fee:  $40 (bring a sack lunch, a snack and a life-size baby doll)

*Optional Babysitter’s First Aid Kits $10

Advanced registration and payment is required.

Call Firelands Chapter at: 419-626-1641 or 1-800-589-2286 for further information or to register. 

Pet First Aid  

Teaches pet owners how to help their beloved pet in an emergency. 

Includes animal CPR and First Aid.

Saturday, April 16 1 - 5 PM at Sherry's Coffee House in Norwalk

Fee: $40 per person (includes $15 Dog or Cat First Aid Book)

This class is not offered on a regular scheduled basis.  Please call to see if we have one scheduled.

Call Firelands Chapter @ 419-626-1641 or 1-800-589-2286 for further information or to register

AMERICAN RED CROSS INSTRUCTOR COURSE

Become a certified American Red Cross Instructor!  Volunteer to teach community classes for the Firelands Chapter.  Or help your company to save money on their training needs.  Or both!  This class teaches the Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT), and how to teach First Aid and CPR for Adults, Infants and Children, also AEDs, Bloodborne Pathogens, and more! Must have a current Red Cross Adult CPR and First Aid certificate. 

Fee:  $125   ($150 for out of Chapter students)

April 19 & 21, 2011

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

 

 

Must attend all sessions!

 

CPR for the Professional Rescuer Instructor Course:

Can be taken with above Layperson CPR Instructor class, or if you are already an American Red Cross CPR Instructor.

Fee: $75 ($100 for out of chapter students)

May 17, 2011 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

(Other Instructor Training also available.  Call for details!)

LEARN - TO - SWIM PROGRAMS

American Red Cross Learn-to-swim classes are offered each summer in Sandusky at Jackson Jr. High pool and in Willard at the Willard City pool.

RETURN TO THE HOME PAGE AND CLICK ON: Aquatics to see our 2011 schedule of swim classes!

Call Firelands Chapter @ 419-626-1641 or 1-800-589-2286

 for further information or to register

Also available at:

Sandusky Area YMCA -  Provides the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim lessons on a periodic basis.  Call 419-621-9622 for dates & times

 Ernsthausen Aquatic Center - Provides the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Lessons on a periodic basis, call 419-663-6775 for information and course dates.

LIFEGUARD TRAINING

Become a lifeguard:  a fun summer job or the beginning of a life-long career.  Great also for youth leaders!   

A course for participants age 15 and older, teaches the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. CPR for the Professional Rescuer and first aid training includes new Shallow Water Lifeguard for Waterparks! Prerequisite testing in the water is required.  

Times to be announced.

Must attend all sessions!

Special classes are available for groups of 6 or more!  Call Mike at 419-626-1641

LIFEGUARD MANAGEMENT

New Course! Lifeguard Management is designed to teach aquatic managers and lifeguard supervisors how to effectively manage lifeguards and keep patrons, lifeguards, and facilities safe.  The course includes information on the selection and training of lifeguards, management topics, records and report templates, and nearly 100 in-service training outlines!  You do not need to be a lifeguard to take this course.

Fee: $55

 

We do not have any Lifeguard Management classes at this time but we can set one up for groups of 6 or more.

 

Call Firelands Chapter @ 419-626-1641 or 1-800-589-2286 for further information or to register

 

 

WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR

 

Learn to teach American Red Cross swim lessons!  Great way to earn extra money or your first step toward a career as an Aquatics Director!  Must be 16 years old by last class date.  Proof of age may be required.

 

Ernsthausen Aquatic Center, Norwalk

Call 419-663-6775 for fee and next class date.

 

 

AQUAFITNESS

 

Use the natural resistance of water to get into shape!  Enjoy the camaraderie of new friends and old while getting your exercise.  Great for all ages!  Classes run from September to Memorial Day.  Call for more information: 419-626-1641.

 

Monday, Wednesday and Fridays

at our new location the Motel 6

 501 Rye Beach Rd. Huron, OH

 

Fees:  $3 per session or $25 for 10 sessions

$45 for 20 sessions, or $60 for 30 sessions

 

September - May:

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 - 10 a.m.

 

Thank you for using American Red Cross training.  Your course fees help twice - once with valuable skills that may save a life, and twice, should a disaster such as a family fire or tornado strike or a family member has life saving surgery.  Cost recovery of course fees frees up chapter resources for disaster relief and blood services to the residents of both Erie and Huron Counties.