American Red Cross - Union, Somerset & Middlesex Counties Tri-County Chapter of the American Red Cross 332 West Front Street • Plainfield, NJ 07060 • (908) 756 6414
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Water Safety Instructor

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Water Safety Instructor - **pre registration required!

TO REGISTER CALL (908) 353-2500

COST: $250.00

F.I.T (Fundamentals of Instructors Training included)

This program is designed to train instructor candidates to teach water safety, including the Basic Water Rescue course, six levels of the Learn to Swim and Parent and Child Aquatics.

Hours: approx 35 hrs with FIT

Prerequisites:

  • minimum age of 16 by course completion
  • valid American Red Cross F.I.T certificate or be a current Red Cross Instructor
  • Successfully complete the pre-course session consisting of:

                  1. 25 yards-Front Crawl

                  2. 25 yards-Back Crawl

                  3. 25 yards-Breastroke

                  4. 15 yards-Butterfly

                  5. 25 yards-Elementary Back

                  6. 25 yards-Sidestroke

                  7. Maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water (sculling or floating)

                  8. Tread water for 1 minute

                      
Certifications: FIT Certificate; Water Safety Instructor Certificate

Date: May 10, 2008         9am to 6pm

         May 12, 2008         6pm to 10pm

         May 15, 2008         6pm to 10pm

         May 17, 2008         9am to 6pm

         May 18, 2008         9am to 6pm

**Participant MUST ATTEND ALL SESSIONS IN ORDER TO COMPLETE COURSE

Location: JCC of Middlesex County (Edison)* 1775 Oak Tree Rd* Edison * NJ * 08820

 

TO REGISTER CALL (908) 353-2500

 

 

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (Healthcare Provider)

COST: $75.00

The purpose of this training is to teach professional rescuer (those with a duty to act and provide care) the skills needed to respond appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies, including the use of an automated external defibrillator for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Training includes Two Rescuer CPR and the use of a resuscitation mask and bag valve mask.

Hours: 9

Prerequisites: None

Certifications: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer valid for one (1) year


REGISTER HERE

Date: May 31, 2008

Time: 8:30am to 5:30pm

Location: Elizabeth Office * 16 Jefferson Avenue* Elizabeth * NJ * 07201

Phone: (908) 353-2500

 

First Aid Basics (May 2008)

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First Aid Basics

COST: $35.00

This training teaches individuals how to recognize emergencies and care for a conscious and unconscious victim, how to identify and care for burns, excessive bleeding, sudden illness and injuries to muscles, bones and joints.

Hours: 3

Prerequisites: Any current CPR certification

Certifications: Standard First Aid valid for three (3) years


REGISTER HERE

Date: May 3, 2008

Time: 3:00pm to 6:00pm

Location: Elizabeth Office * 16 Jefferson Avenue* Elizabeth * NJ * 07201

Phone: (908) 353-2500

  


 

REGISTER HERE 

Date: May 13, 2008

Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Location: Plainfield Office * 332 West Front Street* Plainfield * NJ * 07060

Phone: (908) 353-2500


 

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Date: May 17, 2008

Time: 3:00pm to 6:00pm

Location: Plainfield Office * 332 West Front * Plainfield * NJ * 07060

Phone: (908) 353-2500

 

First Aid with CPR/AEd-Adult & Child and CPR-Infant

COST: $65.00

The purpose of this course is to train individuals in the skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for victims of illness and sudden injuries, and to recognize and provide basic care for life threatening or cardiac emergencies in adults, children, and infants. Individuals will also be trained to care for victims of sudden cardiac arrest using an automated external defibrillator (AED), until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over.

Hours: 9.5

Prerequisites: None

Certifications: Standard First Aid valid for three (3) years; Adult CPR/AED valid for one (1) year; Child & Infant CPR valid for one (1) year


REGISTER HERE

Date: May 3, 2008

Time: 8:30am to 6:00pm

Location: Elizabeth Office * 16 Jefferson Avenue* Elizabeth * NJ * 07201

Phone: (908) 353-2500

  


REGISTER HERE 

Date: May 17, 2008

Time: 8:30am to 6:00pm

Location: Plainfield Office * 332 West Front Street* Plainfield * NJ * 07060

Phone: (908) 353-2500

 

First Aid with CPR/AED-Adult

COST: $55.00

This training teaches individuals how to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults; how to identify and care for excessive bleeding, sudden illness and injuries.  It also familiarizes the participant with the use and safe operation of an Automated External Defibrillator for victims of cardiac arrest.

Hours: 7.5


Prerequisites: None


Certifications: Standard First Aid valid for three (3) years;
Adult CPR/AED valid for one (1) year


REGISTER HERE

Date: May 13, 2008

Time:8:30pm to 4:00pm

Location: Plainfield Office * 332 West Front Street* Plainfield * NJ * 07060

Phone: (908) 353-2500

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CPR/AED-Adult (May 2008)

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CPR/AED-Adult

COST: $45.00

This training teaches individuals how to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults.  It also familiarizes the participant with the use and safe operation of an Automated External Defibrillator for victims of cardiac arrest.

Hours: 4.5

Prerequisites: None

Certifications: Adult CPR/AED valid for one (1) year


REGISTER HERE

Date: May 3, 2008

Time: 8:30am to 1:00pm

Location: Elizabeth Office * 16 Jefferson Avenue* Elizabeth * NJ * 07201

Phone: (908) 353-2500

  


REGISTER HERE 

Date: May 13, 2008

Time: 8:30am to 1:00pm

Location: Plainfield Office * 332 West Front Street* Plainfield * NJ * 07060

Phone: (908) 353-2500


 

REGISTER HERE 

Date: May 17, 2008

Time: 8:30am to 1:00pm

Location: Plainfield Office * 332 West Front * Plainfield * NJ * 07060

Phone: (908) 353-2500

 

THIS IS A SPANISH COURSE!

First Aid with CPR/AED-Adult & Child and CPR-Infant Spanish

REGISTER HERE!

COST: $65.00

The purpose of this course is to train individuals in the skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for victims of illness and sudden injuries, and to recognize and provide basic care for life threatening or cardiac emergencies in adults, children, and infants. Individuals will also be trained to care for victims of sudden cardiac arrest using an automated external defibrillator (AED), until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over.

Hours: 9.5

Prerequisites: None

Certifications: Standard First Aid valid for three (3) years; Adult CPR/AED valid for one (1) year; Child & Infant CPR valid for one (1) year


REGISTER HERE

Date: April 26, 2008

Time: 8:30am to 6:00pm

Location: Elizabeth Office * 16 Jefferson Avenue* Elizabeth * NJ * 07201

Phone: (908) 353-2500

  


 

REGISTER HERE 

Date: May 31, 2008

Time:8:30am to 6:00pm

Location: Plainfield Office * 332 West Front Street* Plainfield * NJ * 07060

Phone: (908) 353-2500

 

Babysitter's Training

REGISTER HERE!

COST: $50.00

This training provides individuals, ages 11 to 15, with the information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of parents or adult guardians.  This training will help participants develop skills in leadership and professionalism; basic care; safety and safe play; and first aid.

Hours: 7

Prerequisites: None

Certifications: Babysitter's Training completion certificate

Designed for 11- to 15-year olds, the Babysitter's Training Course can help you:

  • Interview for a babysitter position
  • Choose safe and age-appropriate toys and games
  • Perform first aid
  • Learn diapering and feeding techniques
  • Handle bedtime issues
  • Learn safety tips for a safe babysitting experience
  • And more!

 

Date: May 17, 2008-May 18, 2008

Time: 10:00am to 2:30 pm (each day)

Location: Elizabeth office * 16 Jefferson Avenue * Elizabeth * NJ * 07201

 

REGISTER HERE!

 

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    e-mail -- (908) 353-2500
  • Rose Xin, Community Coordinator
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