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American Red Cross Lay Responder CPR / AED

You never know when an emergency might strike.  Be prepared by taking a CPR / AED course.

$90 participation fee

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ARC Lifeguard/CPR


American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
This comprehensive lifeguard training program (for pools only) includes all aspects of the professional lifeguard including first aid and safety and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Successful completion of this course will result in Red Cross certification. Books and other materials are included in the fee.  These classes require a minimum of 5 participants.  If a class does not run due to low enrollment, participants will be contacted 24 hours in advance of class time.

Prerequisites:
-    Minimum age of 15
-    Must be able to swim 300 yards front crawl and breaststroke
-    Swim 20 yards, surface dive 10 feet to retrieve a brick and return
     to the starting position while holding the brick

   2012 Classes:
January 23-February 22, 2012
Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00-9:00 p.m. 
February 21 - March 22, 2012
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
March 26-30, 2012 (District 87 & Unit 5 Spring Break)
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
April 2-May 2, 2012
Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00-9:00 p.m.
June 4-7, 2012
Monday-Thurs 9:00 a.m-6:00 p.m.


$175 participation fee
 

 

CPR for the Professional Rescuer 

This class teaches professional rescuers, including lifeguards, nursing, EMS students and athletic trainers the skills needed to respond to respiratory and cardiac emergencies.  Two rescuer CPR and bag valve resuscitator skills are covered.  These classes require a minimum of 5 participants.  If a class does not run due to low enrollment, participants will be contacted 24 hours in advance of class time.

Click here to download a copy of the CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Manual


Feb. 6 and 8 6:00-9:00 pm

March 27, 12:00-6:00 pm

April 9 and 11 6:00-9:00 pm

June 5 12:00-6:00 pm

$65 participation fee

 

CPR for the Professional Rescuer Review

The purpose of this review course is to give individuals the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and skill competency outside a formal class setting.  Participants have sole responsibility for preparing for the written exam and skill evaluations.  This class is perfect for people who need to be recertified.  Must bring own pocket mask and book.  Pocket mask can be purchased for an additional $10.


$25 participation fee

$35 participation fee if pocket mask is needed