Class Schedule

New Online Training In-Person Skills Sessions:

Completion of the online knowledge portion of the Red Cross Online Learning program is required to attend the following CPR and AED skills sessions. For more information visit the training site. All start times are firm. End times are approximate.

August 7th 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
August 22nd 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
September 4th 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
September 20th 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
September 26th 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Berkshire Red Cross First Responder Training
October 14, 18, 21, 28 and November 4, 2008

This course meets the minimum requirements for a first responder training course in first aid, in order to meet the requirements of Massachusetts General Law (M.G.L.) c. 111, ¤201 and 105 CMR 171.130(A).

Special Introductory Price: $90.00 per person (includes registration fees, participant materials, pocket mask, completion certificate)

Location: Southern Berkshire Volunteer Ambulance Squad (SBVAS), 31 Lewis Avenue, Great Barrington, MA (Fairview Hospital campus)

Instructors: Thomas Grady, Red Cross Emergency Response Instructor and Instructor Trainer and Scott Farrell, SBVAS

Schedule:

Tuesday Oct 14th - 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Class 1 - CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer for all those not currently certified.

Saturday Oct 18th - 8:30a.m.-3:30 p.m. (1 hour lunch) Class 2 - CPR/AED skill test for October 14 students and required refresher for all other participants. Intro to First Responder curriculum.

Tuesday Oct 21st - 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Class 3 - Continue with First Responder curriculum

Tuesday Oct 28th - 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Class 4 - Continue with First Responder curriculum

Tuesday November 4th - 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Class 5 - Continue with First Responder curriculum

Saturday November 8th - 8:30a.m.-3:30 p.m. (1 hour lunch) Class 6 - Wrap up curriculum, final written test, and final practical skill evaluations.

Pre-Registration is Required. Class Size is Limited.

Registration Deadline is Friday, October 10, 2008

To Register or for more information contact:

Michael P. Murphy at 413/442-1506 ext 17 or MurphyMi@usa.redcross.org

NOTE: Massachusetts First Responder requires CURRENT CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification.

The Berkshire County Red Cross Offers Health and Safety Training Courses For Individuals

From CPR, first aid and automated external defibrillator (AED) training to injury prevention courses, bloodborne pathogens training and community disaster education, you can team up with the most trusted name in health and safety training for nearly a century - the American Red Cross. Red Cross training offers complete, flexible programs that help you, your family and your community stay prepared for virtually any life-threatening situation. Build the program that works for you using our modular curriculum. Please note that beginning in July of 2008 all Adult CPR courses now include AED training. Contact us at (413) 442-1506 for more information. The list below is only a sample of our most popular courses. If you don't see a course you want contact the chapter's health and safety department and ask.

First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and the Community
One of our most popular courses, it is great for community needs. This course combines lectures, demonstrations and video with hands-on training and practice. Participants in this course learn to recognize and respond to emergencies including shock, cardiac and breathing emergencies for adults, children and infants, heat and cold emergencies, sudden illnesses and poisonings. Additionally, participants will learn first aid for everything from cuts and scrapes to muscle, bone and joint injuries.

CPR/AED - Adult and CPR - Child and Infant
For the person who needs adult, child and infant CPR training, this hands-on skills training prepares them to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults. Child and Infant CPR is designed for those who care for children, either full time or occasionally, this course teaches participants how to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants and children age 12 and younger. All Adult CPR courses now include AED training.

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
is designed to teach those with a duty to act (professional rescuers) the skills needed to respond appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies. This includes the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to care for a victim of cardiac arrest. This course is scheduled based on seasonal demand. Contact the chapter directly for more information.

New Online Learning Options
The Babysitter's Training course has a unique interactive, educational format that tasks youth, ages 11 - 14 years of age, with activities such as identifying safety problems around the house and yard and selecting age-appropriate toys and games for children in their care. Participants learn by doing. This format, along with the course video and an enthusiastic instructor, keeps the interest of the babysitters and provides a meaningful classroom experience. WANTED: Babysitter's Training Instructor Candidates. FREE INSTRUCTOR TRAINING AND MATERIALS FOR CHAPTER VOLUNTEERS!

Babysitter's Training
The Babysitter's Training course has a unique interactive, educational format that tasks youth, ages 11 - 14 years of age, with activities such as identifying safety problems around the house and yard and selecting age-appropriate toys and games for children in their care. Participants learn by doing. This format, along with the course video and an enthusiastic instructor, keeps the interest of the babysitters and provides a meaningful classroom experience. WANTED: Babysitter's Training Instructor Candidates. FREE INSTRUCTOR TRAINING AND MATERIALS FOR CHAPTER VOLUNTEERS!

Community Disaster Education Programs
For more information on preparedness training contact the chapter's disaster services department today!

Class Schedule

Please call the health and safety department at 413-442-1506 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to confirm availability. Community courses are geared to individuals rather than groups. For group training information visit our Workplace Training section listed under Classes or for more information on full service group training options.

Full payment is required at time of registration to reserve your space in class. You can register over the phone with Visa, American Express or MasterCard or in person with a credit card, check or cash. Lay responder first aid, CPR and AED courses range in cost from $40.00 to $60.00 per person and include all course materials and completion certificates for those who successfully finish the course.

PLEASE NOTE: Your space in class will not be reserved until full payment is received. The calendar below is updated as often as possible but courses do fill quickly. Occasionally a course may be added that does not appear on the calendar below.

Courses are held at the Berkshire Red Cross, 480 West Street in Pittsfield unless otherwise noted. C0urses begin at 5:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. All start times are firm. End times are approximate.

Individuals may reschedule once with at least 24 hours notice in advance of the course. Individuals who do not appear and do not the chapter will need to register and pay again. Ask about our current cancellation/reschedule policy when calling to register.

We reserve the right to cancel a course due to low enrollment, instructor illness or local disasters or emergencies. Should this happen we will offer a free reschedule or full refund to all affected course participants.

CPR/AED-Adult is a prerequisite for Child and Infant CPR training. In order to remain current AED and CPR must be renewed on an annual basis. First Aid must be renewed every three years. Check with the chapter about certification periods for other Red Cross programs.

Contact the chapter's health and safety department directly for up-to-date course information including cost, registration, cancellations or rescheduling options.

Not responsible for scheduling or typographical errors or errors of omission. Scheduling and cost information subject to change without notice.

Community Classes:

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer: None scheduled at this time. Contact the chapter directly for more information.

Babysitter's Training: None scheduled at this time. WANTED: Babysitter's Training Instructors. FREE INSTRUCTOR TRAINING AND MATERIALS FOR NEW CHAPTER VOLUNTEERS!

Lay Responder First Aid, CPR and AED Courses. CPR/AED-Adult is a required prerequisite for child and infant CPR and/or Standard First Aid. All start times are firm. End times are approximate:

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