HEALTH AND SAFETY

DIRECTOR: ROSE NICK, M.Ed

nickr@ashtabula.redcross.org

(440) 998-1020

For nearly a century, the American Red Cross has prepared people to save lives through health and safety education and training. From First Aid, CPR and bloodborne pathogens training to swimming, lifeguarding and Babysitter's Training, American Red Cross Preparedness programs help people lead safer and healthier lives. The Red Cross constantly strives to respond to the preparedness concerns of Americans at home, in school and in the workplace. Today's innovative programs also include teaching lay persons and professionals how to use automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to save victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Last year, nearly 12 million people enrolled in American Red Cross health and safety courses.

American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED programs are designed to give you the confidence to respond in an emergency situation with skills that can save a life.

Additional training in bloodborne pathogens, oxygen administration and injury prevention can be added to CPR and first aid training to prepare you to prevent and respond to life-threatening emergencies.

Red Cross Preparedness programs in First Aid, CPR and AED are available for any age and can be tailored to the needs of specific groups and individuals. Whether you work with children, want training for employees, are a professional rescuer, or simply want to know how to help someone in an emergency, the American Red Cross has a program for you.

First Aid, CPR And AED Programs

Bloodborne Pathogens Training
Purpose: To train and provide individuals with an understanding of the intent of the bloodborne pathogens regulation issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); how bloodborne pathogens are spread; how to help prevent exposure incidents by following work practice controls, using engineering controls and personal protective equipment, practicing good personal hygiene and properly cleaning and disinfecting equipment and supplies; and to recognize, report and follow up on employee exposures to infectious materials.
Prerequisites: None
Certification: Valid for one year.

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
Purpose: To teach professional rescuers (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.
Prerequisites: None
Certification: Valid for one year.

NEW Two-Year Certification for Healthcare Providers

Purpose: Created to allow greater flexibility for those who maintain professional-level CPR/AED skills, the new two-year certification in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer is available for doctors, nurses, nursing assistants, medical and nursing students, EMT's, dental professionals, respiratory therapists, occupational and physical therapists, athletic trainers and other allied health professionals.

Infant and Child CPR
Purpose: Train individuals to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life–threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in infants and children.
Prerequisites: None
Certification: Valid for one year.

Adult CPR
Purpose: Train individuals to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life–threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults.
Prerequisites: None
Certification: Valid for one year.

Standard First Aid
Purpose: Train individuals to become familiar with how to recognize and care for victims of sudden illness and injuries.
Prerequisites: None
Certification: Valid for three years.

Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer
Purpose: To give individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to a victim of a breathing emergency using breathing devices including suction devices, oral and nasal airways, resuscitation masks, bag-valve mask resuscitators, and supplemental oxygen.
Prerequisites: Possess a current American Red Cross Adult CPR certificate or equivalent that has been issued within one year of course completion.
Certification: Valid for one year.

Sports Injury Prevention and First Aid
Purpose: To provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide a safe environment to athletes while they are participating in sports and, in an emergency, to help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until medical help arrives. Meets PAV requirements for the State of Ohio.
Prerequisites: None
Certification: Valid for three years.

Sports Injury Prevention and First Aid with Adult CPR/AED
Purpose: To provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide a safe environment to adult athletes while they are participating in sports and, in an emergency, to help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until medical help arrives. Meets PAV requirements for the State of Ohio.
Prerequisites: None
Certification: Adult CPR/AED valid for one year; Sports Injury Prevention and First Aid valid for three years.

Adult CPR/AED
Purpose: To give individuals in the workplace the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for breathing emergencies, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest.
Prerequisites: None
Certification: Valid for one year

Babysitter's Training
Purpose: 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 parents or adult guardians. This training will help participants develop skills in leadership and professionalism; basic care; safety and safe play; and first aid.
Prerequisites: None
Certification: None

Independent Caregiver Training Purpose: Full day of training designed to meet state requirements for independent providers. Courses include CPR; AED; Bloodborne pathogens; stress management; preventing back injuries; avoiding slips, trips and falls; your heart matters; managing medications; workplace violence; and many more. Prerequisites: None Certification: One year

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Health & Safety Courses

All class payment is due one week in advance. (Unless prior arrangements have been made or approval is given from the H&S Director).

Please note the following cancellation/refund policy:

RESCHEDULING:

If it is necessary for you to reschedule, please call in advance of the class. We will be happy to reschedule you to our next available training free the first time you must reschedule. Any additional rescheduling needs will have a $5.00 administration fee.

CANCELLATION:

The Red Cross will be happy to refund your money but will retain a 10% processing fee if the following situation occurs –

You must cancel your attendance at the course and you do not wish to reschedule.

If you do not cancel in advance and you are a “no-show” there will be no refund given.

INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELLATION:

On rare occasions it may be necessary for the Red Cross to cancel a course due to inclement weather. In such cases (or if extreme weather prevents a participant from attending when a course is not cancelled), the Red Cross will reschedule or refund a participant’s money at no additional cost to the participant.

LOW PARTICIPATION CANCELLATION:

On some occasions it may be necessary for the Red Cross to cancel a course due to low enrollment which will be determined 3 days prior to class date. In such cases, the Red Cross will reschedule or refund a participant’s money at no additional cost to the participant.

REFUNDS:

Refund processing time period is 4 - 6 weeks.