*Blended Learning is a combination of online and classroom training.  Call for details. 

Community Course Catalog

Classes are held at the American Red Cross Office
610 Kolter Drive, Indiana PA 15701

 Contact: Beth Burns 
Phone: (724) 465-5678
Email: bburns@iccarc.org

Lewis H. Shaffer Red Cross Aquatic Scholarship Available

The Indiana County Chapter of the American Red Cross will award Aquatic Scholarships to qualified county residents. The scholarships will cover tuition, books and materials, and entitles the recipient to attend Red Cross Lifeguard Training, Lifeguard Instructor Training or Water Safety Training in Indiana County.

Applicants must:
• meet minimum age requirements
• be a full-time resident of Indiana County
• Intend to use the required training to benefit residents of Indiana County
• Enroll in a Red Cross course as specified above
• Offer proof that course prerequisites have been met

The scholarship is for non-college credit courses only. If the recipient of the scholarship wishes to obtain college credit for taking a course, it will be at his or her own expense.

Persons interested in applying for the scholarship can pick up applications and course fact sheets at the Indiana County Chapter. The Red Cross will accept applications on a continual basis for courses held throughout the year.

HEALTH AND SAFETY COURSES

If you are interested in any one of these classes or have any questions, please contact the Indiana County Chapter at (724) 465-5678.

You can review the American Red Cross Course Fact Sheets, which offer complete class descriptions, and information about course length, prerequisites, and certificates.

Adult CPR

Learn how to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults.

Adult CPR with AED

AED means automatic external defibrillator. It is a machine that analyzes the heart’s rhythm and if necessary tells you to deliver a shock to a victim of sudden cardiac arrest. This course trains the participant in Adult CPR and the use of an AED using a training model.

CPR Review

This course is available to participants who hold a current, valid adult or adult and infant and child CPR certification that is about to expire.
For example: Your certification is valid until July 31, 2004. You should schedule a review course within the month of July

First Aid: Infant / Child CPR

Designed for childcare providers, teachers, parents and others who care for children, this course teaches how to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies and how to use the EMS system effectively. Participants take home a refresher skills card as well as information about preventing injuries. This course applies to infants and children up to 8 years. Infant CPR is also available separately as a 3 1/2 hour course that applies to infants up to 12 months; Child CPR (4 hours) is available separately and applies to children age 1 to 8 years.

CPR/FPR Instructor

This course trains instructor candidates how to teach the American Red Cross CPR for the professional rescuer courses. You must be a minimum of 17 years of age, possess an ICT certificate issued in the last 12 months or a current Health and Safety instructor authorization, and successfully complete the pre-course session.

Length of course: 12 hours (does not include the pre-course session)
Cost: $50.00 per person 

Pet First Aid

This course trains a pet owner how to recognize and care for breathing, and first aid emergencies for their pets.

GROUP CLASSES

HIV/AIDS Education – This course is designed to provide the general public with the basic knowledge of HIV infection and AIDS.

Length of course: 1 hours
Cost: Free of Charge

Blood Borne Pathogens: Preventing Disease Transmission – This course trains employees in safe workplace practices, and to report and follow up on employee exposures to infectious materials.

Length of course: 2 hours
Cost: $5.00 Per Person  

GENERAL COURSES

Babysitters Training   

This course 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.

Family Caregiving This program offers nine one-hour modules designed to help participants provide better care with information on subjects such as healthy eating; positioning and moving; and caregiving skills.

Home Safety

• Infection control
• Home safety/accident prevention
• Fire safety
• Oxygen usage

General Caregiving Skills

• Checking vital signs
• Checking temperature
• Checking respirations
• Giving medications
• Tracking changes
• Skin care

Assisting with Personal Care

• Personal hygiene
• Assisting with toileting
• Dressing
• Bathing

Positioning and Helping Your Loved One Move

• Moving and transferring
• Pressure ulcers
• Assistive devices

Healthy Eating

• Basic nutrition
• Special dietary needs
• Helping people eat
• Monitoring food intake

Caring for the Caregiver

• Self-care
• Coping with stress
• Community support groups and resources
• Handling end of life care
• Communication

 Legal and Financial Issues

• Patient’s rights
• Paid family leave
• Advance directives
• Living wills
• Do not resuscitate
• Power of attorney
• Financial Issues

 Caring for a Loved One with HIV/AIDS

• Disease transmission prevention
• Exercising
• Infection control

 Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s disease or Dementia

• Characteristics of Alzheimer’s and related dementias
• Caregiver tips
• Caregiving techniques for daily activities
• Helping those who are agitated, confused or wandering

First Aid & Preparedness for Workplaces    Streamlined to fit into busy work schedules, this interactive presentation is ideal for employees who want to learn lifesaving skills, but do not need to receive certification to meet OSHA regulations. A 90-minute session is packed with information to help employees stay prepared with valuable lifesaving skills.

 Cost  $25.00 per person

If you are interested in Water Safety and/or Lifeguarding courses, please contact your local pool during the summer, the YMCA, your local Recreation Department or IUP’s Aquatics Department.

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