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Online Training
Courses for the Professional
First Aid/CPR/AED for the Workplace, Schools and the Community
Instructor Training
Lifeguarding and Water Safety
Youth Courses March is CPR Month! To take an Adult CPR class and bring a friend for free Click Here.
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer - When you save lives for a living, only the best training will do! In this course, professional rescuers (health care providers, lifeguards and others) learn procedures for breathing and
cardiac emergencies to save adults, infants and children. You will also learn to operate an automated external defibrillator (AED); perform one- or two-person CPR; use pocket and bag-valve masks. |
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Review - Already have certification in CPR/AED for the
Professional Rescuer or the equivalent? If you are within one year of certificate issue, this review course provides a thorough, abbreviated review and renews your certification for the next year.
Remember to bring: current certificate, course book and pocket mask. |
Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer - This course will provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to a victim of a breathing emergency using breathing devices
including suction devices, oropharnyngeal (oral) and nasopharyngeal (nasal) airways, resuscitation masks, bag-valve-masks (BVM) resuscitators and supplemental oxygen. Pocket mask included.
Prerequisite: Participants must show current American Red Cross Adult CPR certificate or equivalent that has been
issued within one year of course completion. |
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First Aid/CPR/AED for the Workplace, Schools and the Community
Adult CPR/AED - You never know when you just might have to save a life. This course provides you easy-to-learn basic emergency techniques that will give you the skills to immediately and confidently respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults. You will also learn to safely and effectively operate an automated external defibrillator (AED), the lifesaving device common in many public and
private facilities. |
Adult CPR/AED Review - If you have already invested the effort to learn these crucial lifesaving techniques, this abbreviated review course allows you to renew your certification for the next year. All skills from the initial, full-length course are thoroughly reviewed.
Prerequisite: a current American Red Cross certificate in Adult CPR/AED or equivalent issued within one year of course completion.
Remember to bring: current certificate, course book and skill cards. |
| Adult, Infant & Child CPR/AED - Even if you never have the need to use your skills, isn’t it comforting to know you’re fully trained and able to respond? This course provides easy-to-learn basic emergency techniques that will give you the skills to immediately and confidently respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, infants and children. You will also learn to safely and effectively operate an automated external defibrillator (AED), the lifesaving device common in many public and private facilities. |
Adult, Infant & Child CPR/AED Review - If you have already invested the time to learn these crucial lifesaving techniques, this abbreviated review course allows you to renew your certification for the next year. All skills from the initial, fulllength Adult, Infant & Child CPR/AED course are thoroughly reviewed.
Prerequisite: a current American Red Cross certificate or equivalent in Adult, Infant & Child CPR/AED issued within one year of course completion.
Remember to bring: current certificate, course book and skill cards. |
| Infant & Child CPR/AED - A must for parents, educators and childcare providers. This course provides easy-to-learn basic emergency techniques that will give you the skills to immediately and confidently respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants and children. You will also learn to safely and effectively operate an automated external defibrillator (AED), the lifesaving device common in many public and private facilities. |
Infant & Child CPR/AED Review - If you have already invested the time to learn these crucial lifesaving techniques, this abbreviated review course allows you to renew your certification for the next year. All skills from the initial, fulllength Infant & Child CPR/AED course are thoroughly reviewed.
Prerequisite: a current American Red Cross certificate in Infant & Child CPR/AED or equivalent issued within one year of course completion.
Remember to bring: current certificate, course book and skill cards. |
First Aid/Adult CPR with AED - These easy-to-learn, basic emergency procedures will help you respond to sudden illnesses and injuries, breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, and learn the knowledge and skills
necessary to safely and effectively operate an automated external defibrillator (AED). |
First Aid/Adult, Infant & Child CPR with AED - These easy-to-learn, basic emergency procedures
will help you respond to sudden illnesses and injuries, breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, infants and children, and learn the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and effectively operate an automated external
defibrillator (AED). |
First Aid Basics - Teaches easy-to-learn emergency procedures that prepare individuals to administer first aid
to people of all ages. Participants learn techniques such as bandaging, splinting, treatment for burns and bleeding control. |
First Aid/CPR Challenge - Individual challenges are held every hour. The session consists of written tests of first aid and/or CPR/AED as well as a demonstration of skills by the participant without instruction or prompting.
Call 513-792-4000 to schedule an appointment. Challenges are offered for all components of the FA/CPR/AED program and Professional Rescuer. Oxygen Administration Challenges are scheduled only at the Blue Ash Office. |
Oxygen Administration for the Lay Responder - This course will provide individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to a victim of a breathing emergency using breathing devices including
resuscitation masks, bag-valve-mask (BVM) resuscitators, and supplemental oxygen. Pocket mask included.
Prerequisite: Participants must show current American Red Cross Adult CPR certification or equivalent that has been issued within one year of course completion. |
Pet First Aid - Man’s best friends deserve top-notch care and prevention, too! Learn to recognize and care for
illness and injury in cats and dogs. Develop skills in bandaging, splinting, rescue breathing, CPR and responding to choking. Please bring a four-legged, stuffed animal. |
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Babysitting Instructor - This course prepares candidates to teach the popular Red Cross Babysitting course to youth ages 11-up. Skills include responsible babysitting, basic childcare, safe play and first aid.
Prerequisite: Pre-registration and completion of pre-course test. It is recommended you complete training in rescue breathing, CPR and First Aid prior to registration. Completion of Fundamentals of Instructor Training. Must be 17 or older. Please call 513-792-4000 for more information. |
Lay Responder First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor - This course prepares you to teach basic Red Cross
First Aid/CPR/AED courses to lay responders at work, school or in the community. Candidates will be trained as instructors in First Aid, Adult, Child and Infant CPR, as well as AED use. Course completion certifies instructors to teach all basic level courses in the Lay Responder - First Aid and CPR/AED Programs. These include: First Aid/CPR/AED for the Workplace, Schools and Community; First Aid – Responding to Emergencies; and the Sport Safety Training program. Subject matter reflects the latest in first aid and CPR science as defined in Guidelines 2005 and meets OSHA requirements.
Prerequisite: Pre-registration and completion of skills challenge, including written test and demonstration of skills in first aid, adult/infant & child CPR and AED use. Following completion of skills challenge, candidates must register for Fundamentals of Instructor Training. Please call 513-792-4000 for more information. |
| Fundamentals of Instructor Training - Your career as a Red Cross instructor begins with this overview of American Red Cross history, structure, policies, procedures and activities. You will develop skills to teach with quality and consistency to diverse populations. (no cost; mandatory part of any instructor course) |
HIV/AIDS Fundamentals Instructor - Trains the trainer to share facts about HIV and AIDS in an accurate, nonjudgmental way with diverse groups.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of HIV/AIDS Starter Facts and Fundamentals of Instructor Training
Please call 513-792-4000 for more information. |
| Oxygen Administration Instructor - This course is for individuals holding current American Red Cross Health and Safety Services Instructor certification that includes Adult CPR. Instructor candidates will be trained to teach the American Red Cross Oxygen Administration Program for the Lay Responder and Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer. |
Pet First Aid Instructor - This is the required course for teaching Pet First Aid. Must be 17 or older.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of basic Pet First Aid and Fundamentals of Instructor Training. |
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Pediatric First Aid Instructor - For instructors specializing in training day care workers and home care providers, this course meets Kentucky and Ohio training requirements.
Prerequisite: First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Please call 513-792-4000 for more information. |
Youth Instructor - Develop skills required to teach popular Red Cross courses: Basic Aid Training, First Aid for Little People and On Our Own. You must pre-register for a pre-course test of skills and knowledge. It is recommended you complete training in CPR and First Aid prior to registration. Must be 15 or older. Please call 513-792-4000 for more information.
Prerequisite: Pre-registration and completion of skills challenge, including written test and demonstration of skills in first aid; Fundamentals of Instructor Training. Please call 513-792-4000 for more information. |
Bloodborne Pathogens Instructor - This course is for instructor candidates in the Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease Transmission course. Meets OSHA requirements.
Prerequisite: Completion of Bloodborne Pathogens pre-test and Fundamentals of Instructor Training. |
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Instructor - This course is for instructor candidates who wish to teach professional rescuers (health care professionals, lifeguards, etc.) the skills necessary to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies for victims of all ages. Please call 513-792-4000 for more information.
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| Babysitting - Red Cross-trained babysitters are prepared to handle almost anything – and are in high demand! For youth ages 11-15, students learn accident prevention, diapering, feeding and emergency first aid. You’ll learn to interact with children through appropriate games, toys and activities as well as how to prepare for your job as a babysitter. Earn trust from parents and increase your demand and income from babysitting! |
Basic Aid Training - Designed for youth in grades 4-6, children learn rescue breaths, the Heimlich maneuver, other first aid techniques, water safety and how to cope with many emergency situations. This course completes
requirements for several scouting badges and starts children down the road to safety. |
| First Aid for Little People - The entry point for a life of Red Cross safety participation! This first aid and safety program, designed for children in grades K-2, teaches basic first aid and how to respond in an emergency. |
| On Our Own - Reduce your worry when the kids are home alone. Sign them up for this course, available for grades 3-6. Children will learn simple rules and procedures to ensure maximum safety when home alone. |
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Basic Sailing Course
Prerequisites:
•. Must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted.
• Must be able to float for 5 minutes.
• Must be able to use a Personal Floatation Device
• Must be 16 years old or registered with a responsible adult. |
Basic Water Rescue - This course teaches the basic principles of emergency planning, self-rescue,
emergency care and assisting others using non-swimming rescues while maintaining personal safety. Basic Water Rescue is not Lifeguard Training but could help anyone who lives or works around a water site and responds to a water emergency. Ideal for aquatic therapy settings. Meets CEU requirements for AEA and Physical Therapists. |
| Lifeguard Management - The purpose of the Lifeguard Management course is to provide participants who have administrative or supervisory responsibilities with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively manage and create an environment that keeps patrons, lifeguards and the aquatic facility safe. |
Lifeguard Training - This course teaches the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic
emergencies as a professional lifeguard. Course content and activities include: decision making skills, interacting with the public, recognizing and responding to all types of emergencies, equipment–based rescue skills, spinal injury management and other current topics. Successful participants will receive certificates in Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen training.
Prerequisites:
1. Minimum of 15 years old. BRING PROOF OF AGE TO FIRST CLASS.
2. Swim 300 yards continuously, using the strokes in the following order:
- 100 yards front crawl using rhythmic breathing and stabilizing propellant kick
- 100 yards of breaststroke
- 100 yards of front crawl and/or breaststroke. This can be a mixture of front crawl and breaststroke.
3. Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive to a minimum depth of 7 feet, retrieve a 10–pound object, return to the surface and swim back to the starting point, keeping the face above water and holding the 10–pound object with both hands.
4. Stroke Clinics are highly recommended prior to taking the Lifeguard Training course (see page 7).
5. Appropriate swimming attire only. One-piece swimsuits are required for all water sessions. |
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Lifeguard Training Challenge - Lifeguard Training Challenge gives individuals the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skill competency for certification or re-certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training/First Aid. A current CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer certification or equivalent is required
(present card at the class). A current Lifeguarding certification is recommended. Bring proof of age and rescue mask to class. Successful participants receive a certificate in American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid valid for three years. This class will not re-certify CPR for Professional Rescuer. Participants must come prepared. No
coaching will be provided during the challenge. You are responsible for performing skills and knowing information presented in the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training manual. Candidates must successfully complete the following skills:
- Swim 300 yards continuously, using the strokes in the following order: (100 yards front crawl using rhythmic breathing and stabilizing propellant kick, 100 yards of breaststroke, 100 yards of front crawl and/or breaststroke. This can be a mixture of front crawl and breaststroke.)
- 20 yard swim, surface dive to retrieve a 10–pound object, return to the surface
and swim back to the starting point keeping the head above the water and both hands on the 10–pound object.
- Multiple-Victim Rescue.
- Front and Rear head hold escapes.
- Controlling Bleeding.
- Applying both a sling and binder.
- Three Water Skill Scenarios.
- Written Examination (must score 80% in all four sections).
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Lifeguard Training Blitz - Very intense course completed over two weekends. This course teaches the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies as a professional lifeguard. Course content and activities include: decision making skills, interacting with the public, recognizing and responding to all types of emergencies, equipment–based rescue skills, spinal injury management and other current topics. Successful participants will receive certificates in Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen training.
Prerequisites:
1. Minimum of 15 years old. BRING PROOF OF AGE TO FIRST CLASS.
2. Swim 300 yards continuously, using the strokes in the following order: (100 yards front crawl using rhythmic breathing and stabilizing propellant kick, 100 yards of breaststroke, 100 yards of front crawl and/or breaststroke. This can be a mixture of front crawl and breaststroke.)
3. Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive to a minimum depth of 7 feet, retrieve a 10–pound object, return to the surface and swim back to the starting point, keeping the face above water and holding the 10–pound object with both hands.
4. Stroke Clinics are highly recommended prior to taking the Lifeguard Training course (see page 7).
5. Appropriate swimming attire only. One-piece swimsuits are required for all water sessions. |
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Lifeguarding Instructor Courses - The goal of the Lifeguarding Instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach Lifeguard Training (including First Aid), CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED Essentials, Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer, Preventing Disease Transmission, Community Water Safety,
Basic Water Rescue, and Lifeguard Management. Eligible candidates may also qualify to teach the Safety Training for Swim Coaches course. NOTE: With an additional orientation, successful Lifeguarding Instructors can teach
courses within the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED program and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
Prerequisites:
- Be 17 years of age on or before the final scheduled class session.
- BRING PROOF OF AGE TO FIRST CLASS SESSION.
- Pass the pre-course written examination (60 questions) with a minimum of 80%
- Successfully demonstrate CPR/FPR and first aid skills.
- Pass the prerequisite swimming skills test (see page 2 for list of skills).
- Successfully perform the prerequisite rescue skills test and scenarios.
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Lifeguard Competition - On July 20, 2008, you and your team can compete in the annual Lifeguard Competition. Test your skills and show off your technique as you compete against the best lifeguards in the tri-state area. Call (513) 792–4016 to register and to get more information. Entry deadline is July 16th, 2008.
Ryan Pool
07/20/08
Sunday
Team check in - 7:30 AM
Event starts - 8:30 AM |
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Lifeguard Training Review/Update -
This course is for current lifeguards needing to recertify themselves or lifeguards who need to update themselves into the NEW Lifeguard Training program. The new program has been released and will upgrade the participants into the latest lifeguarding techniques and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Guidelines. This is a shortened version of the lifeguard class. Due to the release of the new lifeguard training program, the Cincinnati Area Chapter will offer no Lifeguard Challenges or review courses. Those needing to re-certify their lifeguarding will have to register for the update course. Each participant will receive the revised American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Manual.
Prerequisites:
Successfully pass the pre-course swimming skills:
- 300 yards swim (100 yards front crawl, 100 yards breaststroke, 100 front crawl and/or
breaststroke).
- 20 yards swim, surface dive to retrieve a 10–pound object, return to the surface
and swim back to the starting point keeping the head above the water and both
hands on the 10–pound object.
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Water Safety Instructor - The Swimming and Water Safety Instructor program prepares you to instruct American Red Cross progressive swim lessons and teach participants to be safe when they are in, on or around water. This program covers knowledge in a logical progression for aquatic skill development. American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors will be able to teach the following Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety courses:
- Learn-to-Swim levels 1 through 6
- Parent and Child Aquatics
- Longfellow’s WHALE Tales
- Water Safety Outreach programs:
-Basic Water Rescue
-Water Safety Today Presentation
-General Water Safety Presentation
-Home Pool Safety Presentation
-Parent Orientation to Swim Lessons Prerequisites:
To participate in the Water Safety Instructor course, you must:
- Be at least 16 years of age on or before the final scheduled class session.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform the following swimming skills: Front crawl- 25 yards,
Back crawl-25 yards, Breaststroke- 25 yards, Elementary backstroke- 25 yards, Sidestroke- 25 yards, Butterfly- 15 yards
- Maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water (floating or sculling)
- Tread water for 1 minute.
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| Small Craft Safety - This course teaches key safety and rescue skills for canoes, kayaks, sail boats and row boats. Participants will learn: Various types of flat and moving water environments, how to recognize potential hazards and, when someone needs help, skills to prevent small craft accidents, how to handle emergency situations, how to assist others while maintaining your safety and small craft trip planning supervision and emergency preparation. Call (513) 792 – 4000 for more information on upcoming courses. |
| Stroke Clinics - An instructor is available to help course candidates refine swimming strokes and skills to prepare for the pre-course testing of the Lifeguard Training and Water Safety Instructor course. Highly recommended. In the event of inclement weather, stroke clinics will be cancelled. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Call (513) 792 – 4000 for further information. Price: Free |
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