Adult CPR:

Learn how to recognize symptoms of a heart attack; what to do about them; when and how to do CPR on adults (12 years of age or older), the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED); and unconscious and conscious choking rescue.

 Babysitter Training:

Introduces individuals to the role, responsibility and relationship of the babysitter to the parents and child. The course teaches how to handle emergencies, illness and when the child is upset. The student learns how to prevent accidents, what to expect from parents and how to feed, play with and care for youngsters. Recommended for ages 11-14.

California Child Care:

This 15-hour course meets the requirements for California Childcare Licensing. The course includes Adult, Infant/Child CPR, First Aid and Preventing Disease Transmission.

Community First Aid and Safety:

Teaches adult, infant and child one-rescuer CPR the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED); rescue breathing; and choking emergency rescues. Also, recognizing the symptoms of a heart attack. Basic First Aid teaches how to deal with cuts, bruises, bone and muscle injuries, shock bleeding and other first aid emergencies.

CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPR/FPR):

This course is for those who “have a duty to respond” in emergency situations and need to use more advanced techniques. Included are basic skills for adult, infants and children; performing two rescuers CPR; using rescue-breathing devices and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

 First Aid:

This course teaches to recognize and care for victims of injury or sudden illness. It includes control of bleeding, how to care for muscle, bone and joint injuries, sudden illness and burns.

First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22):

This course meets the First Aid requirements for lifeguards and other public safety personnel as mandated by Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.

Basic Aid Training (BAT):

This course introduces children to safety information and first aid procedures for breathing difficulties, bleeding poisoning, burns, shock and other emergencies. They will learn basic first aid skills to respond to emergencies and treat common injuries.

Pet First Aid:

Pet First Aid is the immediate and temporary care given to an injured animal until it can be taken to a professional veterinarian for more definite medical care and attention The course is designed to protect both pet owners and their pets from further harm, injury, or suffering during emergencies, by teaching prompt, effective actions to taken when dealing with an injured pet.

Lifeguarding:

This weeklong course is generally taught during Spring Break. It includes all of the Fundamentals of Lifeguarding, as well as Title 22 and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. This comprehensive course covers all aspects of lifeguarding. (There is a pre-session test that must be passed prior to taking this course).

Classes in Spanish:

This chapter is working hard to provide Health and Safety courses in Spanish. Please call the Chapter office (209) 383-2150 for available dates and times.

First Aid and CPR Instructor Training:

We are always looking for individuals willing to become First Aid/CPR Instructors. If you would like to join the Red Cross team as an instructor, call Marina at (209) 383-2150 or e-mail at  edu_dir@mmarc.org.