Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Am Red Cross offers lifesaving courses in the F-M area

FARGO, N.D. (Feb. 21, 2012) — Each year, more than 5 million people learn lifesaving skills in American Red Cross training classes and people in the Fargo-Moorhead area, can join the ranks of these everyday heroes by taking a class now.

The First Aid and CPR/AED course teaches people how to perform CPR and use an AED, 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, as well as will be offered for specialization in pediatric lifesaving skills.

The Babysitter’s Training course will give 11-15 year-olds the skills and confidence to safely and responsibly care for children and infants, as well as some tools to help them get started in their own babysitting business.

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.

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.

Courses are subject to cancellation without notification. Advance registration is required.

Training Course Schedule

March/April 2012

Location: Minn-Kota Red Cross (2602 12th St. N., Fargo)

Adult CPR/AED Review - 3/13/2012 6:30-8:00pm at the Minn-Kota Chapter. Cost $55.00
Pediatric CPR/AED Review - 3/12/2012 6:00-8:00pm at the Minn-Kota Chapter. Cost $55.00
First Aid Review - 3/12/2012 8:00-9:30pm at the Minn-Kota Chapter. Cost $55.00
First Aid Review - 3/15/2012 6:30-8:30pm at the Minn-Kota Chapter. Cost $55.00
Adult/Ped CPR/AED & First Aid - 3/17/2012 9:00-3:30pm at the Minn-Kota Chapter . Cost $110.00
Adult CPR/AED Review - 3/22/2012 9:00-11:30am at the Minn-Kota Chapter. Cost $55.00
First Aid Review - 3/22/2012 12:30-2:30pm at the Minn-Kota Chapter. Cost $55.00
Babysitter’s Training - 4/7/2012 9:30-3:00pm at the Minn-Kota Chapter. Cost **$85.00
Pediatric CPR/AED Review - 4/16/2012 6:00-8:00pm at the Minn-Kota Chapter. Cost $55.00
First Aid Review - 4/16/2012 8:00-9:30pm at the Minn-Kota Chapter. Cost $55.00
Adult CPR/AED Review - 4/17/2012 6:30-8:30pm at the Minn-Kota Chapter. Cost $55.00
First Aid Review - 4/19/2012 6:30-8:30pm at the Minn-Kota Chapter. Cost $55.00
Adult/Pediatric CPR/AED & First Aid - 4/21/2012 9:00-3:30pm at the Minn-Kota Chapter. Cost $110.00
Adult CPR/AED Review - 4/26/2012 9:00-11:00am at the Minn-Kota Chapter. Cost $55.00
First Aid Review - 4/26/2012 12:20-2:00pm at the Minn-Kota Chapter. Cost $55.00