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American Red Cross Classes*

First Aid            CPR             Lifeguard

  • First Aid Basics                       $35/person
    First aid training without CPR. Designed to teach: bleeding control and treatment of burns, fractures, seizures, shock, heat and cold emergencies, and poisoning. Requires full participation in classroom and skill sessions and successful performance in skill and knowledge evaluations.
  • Standard First Aid Basics with  CPR  $45/person
    This class meets many companies' OSHA requirements. This comprehensive course trains individuals to prevent, prepare for and respond to any type of emergency. Participants will learn and practice Adult CPR, choking rescue and the following first aid skills: bleeding control and treatment of burns, fractures, seizures, poisoning, and heat and cold-related emergencies.
  • Standard First Aid with Adult, Infant and Child CPR  $60/person                       

Instruction of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for Adults, Infants, and Children, as well as rescue breathing, choking rescue, and use of the EMS system. Participants will also learn bleeding control and treatment of burns, seizures, shock, and heat and cold-related emergencies.

  • Adult CPR                           $35/person
    Recommended for everyone! Participants will learn and practice cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adults, choking rescue, and use of the EMS system. Instruction is by instructor demonstration, video tape and manikin practice.
  • Adult CPR with AED        $40/person
    You will learn the material from the Adult
    cardiopulmonary resucitation (CPR) course as well as the basics ofAutomated External Defibrillation (AED), including rationale for early defibrillation, the role of CPR in cardiac arrest situations, general steps for safely using an AED, what defibrillation is and how it works. Includes hands-on practice using an AED training device.
  • Infant and Child CPR         $40/person
    Recommended for parents and caregivers of infants and small children. Participants will learn and practice Infant and Child CPR, rescue breathing, choking rescue, and use of the EMS system. Note this does not meet the requirement for California Child Care
    Licensing.
  • Lifeguard Training             $150/person
    To teach lifeguard candidates the skills and
    knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course content and activities prepare candidates to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies, and prevent
    drownings and injuries.
  • California Child Care Health &
    Safety Training
          

$110/person/class
California law (AB243) requires that at least one staff member at each child care center or family home day care have 15 hours of certified health and safety training. The American Red Cross program is recognized by the State as the standard for training.
Courses are taken as two separate classes as follow:
. California Child Care: Infant, Child    and Adult CPR and Pediatric First Aid
. California Child Care: Preventive Health and Safety

* Children's classes are available upon request

* All class fees are subject to change

* Classes may be schedule at your facility.  There will be a $45 convenience charge added to the total cost of the class.

* The class schedule is subject to change


For more information or to register for an American Red Cross class contact:

650-618-3390 or training@abilitiesunited.org

*Abilities United is an American Red Cross Affiliate. Successful course completion requires full participation in classroom and skill sessions, as well as successful performance in skill and knowledge evaluations. Due to the nature of the skills in this program, you will participate in strenuous activities, such as performing CPR on the floor. If you have a medical condition or disability that may prevent you from participating in a skill session, or if you have any questions aboutyour ability to participate fully in this course, please discuss them with your healthcare provider and the appropriate person at Abilities United before you start your course.  

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