American Red Cross Offers Community Health & Safety Classes
Learn How to Prepare for Disasters and Emergencies
January 23, 2013
By: MyBayCity Staff
February 2013 Classes
BAY CITY, MI, January 16, 2013 -- Each year, nearly 5 million people learn how to prepare themselves, their households and their businesses for emergencies.
The American Red Cross in Arenac, Bay, Huron and Tuscola Counties is offering the following courses where people can join the ranks of those ready and prepared to save a life! Listed below are our course offerings for February.
The First Aid and CPR/AED courses teach people how to perform CPR and use an AED (automated external defibrillator), what to do if someone is choking, and how to prevent and respond to other emergencies until advanced medical help arrives. Course participants also learn how to control bleeding as well as how to care for seizures and other sudden illnesses.
Babysitter's Training will give 11-15 year-olds the skills and confidence to safely and responsibly care for children and infants. Caregiving skills take prospective young sitters from feeding to diapering and playtime to bedtime routines. Participants also learn how to handle emergencies such as injuries, illnesses and household accidents
All classes are held at our Bay City Office, located at 228 Washington Avenue, in Bay City.
FEBRUARY CLASSES:
Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED ($90)
(This course is comprised of a web-based self-study unit to be completed by the student before coming to class for the hands-on, instructor-led skills practice.)
When: 2/7/2013, Thursday 6:00 pm-7:30 pm (1.5hrs)
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED ($110)
When: 2/7/2013, Thursday 6:00 pm-7:45 pm (1.8hrs)
When: 2/12/2013, Tuesday 9:00 am-3:30 pm (6.5hrs)
CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers Review ($90)
When: 2/15/2013, Friday 9:00 am-1:00 pm (4hrs)
Babysitter's Training ($85)
When: 2/23/2013, Saturday 9:00 am-4:00 pm (7hrs)
Red Cross training courses meet OSHA guidelines, feature hands-on skills practice and include 2 year certifications, free digital materials and skill refreshers. Visit redcross.org/training or call 1-800-RED-CROSS for details and to register for a class.