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After completing the online portion, student has 30 days to schedule an appointment with the Red Cross Kern Chapter for the skill portion of the training.
Adult CPR and Standard First Aid
To train lay responders to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults. Provide the lay responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life and to minimize pain and the consequences of injury or sudden illness until professional medical help arrives.
Prerequisites: None
Certificates Issued and Validity Period:
CPR - Adult CPR: 1 year
Standard First Aid: 3 years
Standard First Aid with CPR-Adult, Child, and Infant
To give individuals in the workplace/community the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for breathing, cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses, until advances medical personnel arrive and take over.
Prerequisites: None
Certificates Issued and Validity Period:
CPR - Adult, Child and Infant CPR: 1 year
Standard First Aid: 3 years
Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Adult and Child plus Infant CPR
To give individuals in the workplace/community the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for breathing, cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses, including how to use and automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest, until advances medical personnel arrive and take over.
Prerequisites: None
Certificates Issued and Validity Period:
CPR/AED - Adult plus Child and Infant CPR: 1 year
Standard First Aid: 3 years
Adult, Child, Infant CPR
To give individuals in the workplace/community the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for breathing, cardiac emergencies, for adults, children and infants until advances medical personnel arrive and take over.
Prerequisites: None
Certificates Issued and Validity Period:
CPR/AED - Adult plus Child and Infant CPR: 1 year
Standard First Aid
To teach lay responders the knowledge and skills necessary to give care in an emergency, help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until medical help arrives.
Prerequisites: None
Certificate Issued and Validity Period:
Standard First Aid: 3 years
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Health Care Provider
To teach those with the duty to act CPR, two-person rescuer CPR and the use of bag-valve and pocket mask, how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), rescue breathing and cares for choking for adults, children, and infants. Recommended for professional rescuers (those with a duty to respond), athletic trainers, nursing students, lifeguards, emergency response teams, and health care professionals.
Prerequisites: None
Certificate Issued and Validity Period:
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer: 2 years
Babysitting Training
The purpose of the American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training course is to provide individuals, ages 11 to 15, with the information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of their parents or adult guardians. This training will help participants develop skills in leadership and professionalism: basic care, safety play: and first aid.
Certification Requirements:
* Must be 11 years of age by the last scheduled date of the course, successfully complete all observable skills outlined in the course; and participate in all required lesson activities.
Certificate Issued and Validity Period:
Babysitting Training: N/A
Child/Infant CPR: 1 year
Adult, Child, Infant CPR Renewal Course
This course is for advanced students who have recertified within the past year. Course will cover basic refresher, skills test and written exam. Students should bring in textbooks from previous course and certification. To register please call the Kern Chapte at 661-3247-6427.
Saturday, July 17 8:30am - 12:30pm
Monday, August 30 5pm - 9pm
Water Safety Today
Designed to help increase safety wherever and whenever water sports are enjoyed. Class is especially important for baby sitters and foster care parents who may have a pool or spa on their property. To register please call the Kern Chapte at 661-3247-6427.
Wednesday, July 28 6pm - 9pm
Wednesday, August 25 6pm -9pm
Wednesday, September 29 6pm - pm
(California Child Care) Adult, Child, Infant CPR and Pediatric First Aid
To teach child care providers when and how to provide first aid for common childhood injuries as well as other first aid considerations and to prepare individuals in child care sitting to provide care for breathing emergencies, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). To register please call the Kern Chapte at 661-3247-6427.
Prerequisites: None
Certificate Issued and Validity Period:
(CA Child Care) Pediatric First Aid: 2 years
CPR- Adult plus Child and Infant CPR: 1 year
Saturday, July 24 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday, August 21 8:30am - 5:30pm
September 25 8:30am - 5:30pm
(CA Child Care) Preventative Health and Safety
To teach child care providers how to prevent common childhood injuries and infectious diseases, how to handle and store food safely, how to care for ill children as well as other child care provisions.
NOTE: Child Care workers must also take (CA Child Care) Pediatric First Aid to meet California State EMSA requirements. To register please call the Kern Chapte at 661-3247-6427.
Prerequisites: Adult, Child Infant CPR and CA Child Care First Aid
Certificate Issued and Validity Period:
CA Child Care Preventative Health & Safety: N/A (only needs to be taken once)
Saturday, August 28 8:30am - 5:30pm
Asthma Inhaler Training Lesson
This lesson can be added to first aid and CPR training and is designed to help individuals learn how to correctly administer an asthma inhaler to a person who is having an asthma attack.
Length: 45 minutes. Course Fee: $10.00 Call for Appointment
Pet First Aid
Learn the symptoms and how to care for common ailments and emergencies in both cats and dogs. Tips on maintaining your pet's health and what to do in life threatening situations.
Certificate upon successful completion:
Pet First Aid (valid 1 year)
Course fee $50.00
Schedule and prices subject to change. Please call the Kern Chapter for more information.
All classes will be held at the chapter unless other wise stated.
You may register by phone with payment by credit card, in person, or by mail. Payment must be received before we can "save your place" in any class.
Attendance: Please be on time, late comers will not be allowed into class; This means everyone. Failing to attend a class in which you are registered will result in forfeiting the course fee. Please no walk ins.
Clothing: Wear comfortable clothing. You will be working with training manikins on the floor.
Health Precautions: You should postpone participating in CPR classes if you are suffering from or have been exposed to any temporary infection, or if you have any cuts or sores. You may ask to use a seperate CPR training manikin if you have a chronic or acute condition but are unable to postpone training.
Physical Activity: Most classes require physical activities, frequent kneeling and moving about on the floor, and using physical effort to perform certain skills. Students must be able to perform all skills satisfactorily. Special needs should be addressed before registration. Please wear appropriate attire for physical activities.
Prerequisite: For any course requiring prior training you must have proof of training at the first class meeting (your instructor will ask to see it).
Refunds: Sorry, we have a no refund policy.
Transfers: A transfer can only take place if we are notified 48 hours before the class.
Ways to Register: You may register by phone with payment by credit card, in person, or online. Payment must be received before we can "save your place" in any class.
Through your participation in our health and safety programs, you enable the Kern Chapter of the American Red Cross to provide lifesaving programs and services within our community. We truly value your support!
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