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HSSFA208Adult and Child CPR w/AEDDuration: 5.5 hoursFee: $82.00
 

Purpose

To teach lay responders the skills and knowledge needed to provide care for adults experiencing sudden cardiac arrest through the safe use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Also, to teach how to use an AED with pediatric AED pads on child victims between the ages of 1 and 8 or less than 55 pounds.

Prerequisites

NONE

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the links in the Cardiac Chain of Survival.
  • Explain what defibrillation is and how it works.
  • List the causes of cardiac arrest in young children.
  • Explain the role of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in cardiac arrest.
  • Identify the general steps for the use of an AED.
  • Identify precautions when using an AED on a victim of sudden cardiac arrest.
  • Demonstrate how to use an AED.
  • Demonstrate how to use an AED with pediatric pads on a child.

Length

Approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes


HSSFA303Adult and Child CPR w/AED PLUS Infant CPRDuration: 7 hoursFee: $85.00
 

Purpose

To teach lay responders the skills and knowledge needed to provide care for adults experiencing sudden cardiac arrest through the safe use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and to teach how to use an AED with pediatric AED pads on child victims between the ages of 1 and 8 or less than 55 pounds.

PLUS

To teach lay responders the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants until advanced medical personnel take over

Prerequisites

None

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the links in the Cardiac Chain of Survival.
  • Explain what defibrillation is and how it works.
  • List the causes of cardiac arrest in young children.
  • Explain the role of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in cardiac arrest.
  • Identify the general steps for the use of an AED.
  • Identify precautions when using an AED on a victim of sudden cardiac arrest.
  • Demonstrate how to use an AED.
  • Demonstrate how to use an AED with pediatric pads on a child.

HSSFA102Adult CPRDuration: 3.5 hoursFee: $62.00
 

Purpose:

To give individuals in the workplace the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for breathing and cardiac emergencies until advanced medical personnel take over.

Learning Objectives:
  • Describe how to recognize and handle an emergency;
  • Explain how to check the scene for safety and the victim for consciousness;
  • Explain when and how to move a victim from a dangerous scene;
  • Describe when to call and how to interact with the emergency medical services (EMS) system;
  • Explain why and how to apply basic precautions to reduce the risk of disease transmission during and after providing care;
  • Describe how to prioritize care for life-threatening injuries or sudden illnesses;
  • Describe how to check a conscious victim for life- and non life-threatening conditions;
  • Describe how to recognize the signals of a heart attack and how to give care;
  • Demonstrate how to care for a victim who is having a breathing emergency; and
  • Demonstrate how to give CPR to an adult.


HSSFA401Adult CPR & First AidDuration: 6.0 hoursFee: $76.00
 

This course gives individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses for victims over the age of eight until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe how to recognize and handle an emergency;
  • Explain how to check the scene for safety and the victim for consciousness;
  • Explain when and how to move a victim from a dangerous scene;
  • Describe when to call and how to interact with the emergency medical services (EMS) system;
  • Explain why and how to apply basic precautions to reduce the risk of disease transmission during and after providing care;
  • Describe how to prioritize care for life-threatening injuries or sudden illnesses;
  • Describe how to check a conscious victim for life- and non life-threatening conditions;
  • Describe how to recognize the signals of a heart attack and how to give care;
  • Describe how to recognize and care for a victim of sudden illness;
  • Describe how to recognize and care for different types of wounds, including burns and bleeding;
  • Describe how to recognize and care for a victim of a heat- or cold-related emergency;
  • Describe how to care for a victim who is having a breathing emergency;
  • Describe how to give CPR to an adult;
  • Describe how to control external bleeding; and
  • Describe how to recognize and care for muscle, bone and joint injuries, including injuries to the head, neck and back.

HSSFA404Adult CPR & First Aid with AEDDuration: 7 hoursFee: $77.00
 

Purpose:

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.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe how to recognize and respond to an emergency.
  • Describe the purpose of the Good Samaritan Laws.
  • Describe the difference between consent and implied consent.
  • Describe the three emergency action steps.
  • Identify when and how to call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number.
  • Explain when and how to move a person from a dangerous scene.
  • Identify how to minimize the risk of disease transmission when giving care.
  • Demonstrate how to minimize the risk of disease transmission when giving care.
  • Demonstrate how to check an unconscious person from life-threatening and non life-threatening conditions.
  • Demonstrate how to check a conscious person for life threatening and non life-threatening conditions.
  • Identify the signals of shock and describe how to minimize its effects.
  • Describe how to prioritize care for injuries and sudden illnesses.
  • Identify the signals of various soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries.
  • Identify the signs and symptoms of sudden illness, including stroke, diabetic emergency, poisoning and allergic reactions, and describe how to care for them.
  • Identify the signs and symptoms of heat and cold related emergencies and describe how to care for them.
  • Demonstrate how to control bleeding.
  • Identify the signals of head, neck and back injuries and explain how to care for them.
  • Demonstrate how to care for a muscle, bone or joint injury.
  • Recognize the signals of a breathing emergency.
  • Demonstrate how to care for a person who is choking.
  • Demonstrate how to recognize and care for a person who is not breathing.
  • Recognize the signals of a cardiac emergency.
  • Identify the links in the Cardiac Chain of Survival.
  • Describe how to care for a heart attack.
  • Demonstrate how to give cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
  • Identify prevention strategies to decrease the risk of breathing emergencies.
  • Explain what defibrillation is and how it works.
  • Explain the role of CPR in cardiac arrest.
  • Identify the general steps for the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).
  • Identify precautions when using an AED.
  • Demonstrate how to use an AED.

HSSFA102RAdult CPR ReviewDuration: 2.5 hoursFee: $52.00
 An Adult CPR Review course allows individuals the opportunity to review the course content within a formal class setting. Review course skills card prior to class.

HSSFA107Adult CPR/AEDDuration: 5 hoursFee: $70.00
 

Purpose:

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.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe how to recognize and respond to an emergency.
  • Describe the purpose of the Good Samaritan Laws.
  • Describe the difference between consent and implied consent.
  • Describe the three emergency action steps.
  • Identify when and how to call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number.
  • Explain when and how to move a person from a dangerous scene.
  • Identify how to minimize the risk of disease transmission when giving care.
  • Demonstrate how to minimize the risk of disease transmission when giving care.
  • Demonstrate how to check an unconscious person for life-threatening and non life-threatening conditions.
  • Demonstrate how to check a conscious person for life-threatening and non life-threatening conditions.
  • Identify the signals of shock and describe how to minimize its effects.
  • Recognize the signals of a breathing emergency.
  • Demonstrate how to care for a person who is choking.
  • Demonstrate how to recognize and care for a person who is not breathing.
  • Recognize the signals of a cardiac emergency.
  • Identify the links in the Cardiac Chain of Survival.
  • Describe how to care for a heart attack.
  • Deomonstrate how to give cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
  • Identify prevention strategies to decrease the risk of breathing emergencies.
  • Explain what defibrillation is and how it works.
  • Explain the role of CPR in cardiac arrest.
  • Identify the general steps for the use of an automatic external defibrillator (AED).
  • Identify precautions when using an AED.
  • Demonstrate how to use an AED.


HSSFA107RAdult CPR/AED ReviewDuration: 3.5 hoursFee: $60.00
 

Adult CPR/AED Review allows individuals the opportunity to review the course content within a formal class setting. 

Prerequisite:  Current American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED Certificate

All course fees include: Book and Skill Card


HSSFA413Adult, Child, Infant CPR and First AidDuration: 9 hoursFee: $95.00
 

HSSFA301Adult, Infant, & Child CPRDuration: 6 hoursFee: $80.00
 

Purpose:

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, children and infants.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe how to recognize and respond to an emergency.
  • Describe the purpose of the Good Samaritan Laws.
  • Identify the difference between consent and implied consent.
  • Describe the three emergency action steps.
  • Explain when and how to call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number.
  • Explain when and how to move a person from a dangerous scene.
  • Identify how to minimize the risk of disease transmission when giving care.
  • Demonstrate how to minimize the risk of disease transmission when giving care.
  • Demonstrate how to check an unconscious person for life-threatening and non life-threatening conditions.
  • Explain how to check a conscious person for life-threatening and non life-threatening conditions.
  • Identify the signals of shock and describe how to minimize its effects.
  • Describe how to prioritize care for injuries and sudden illnesses.
  • Recognize the signals of a breathing emergency.
  • Demonstrate how to care for a person who is choking.
  • Demonstrate how to recognize and care for a person who is not breathing.
  • Recognize the signals of a cardiac emergency.
  • Identify the links in the Cardiac Chain of Survival.
  • Describe how to care for a heart attack.
  • Demonstrate how to give cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
  • Identify prevention strategies to decrease the risk of breathing emergencies.
  • Explain when and how to move a child from a dangerous scene.
  • Demonstrate how to care for a child who is choking.
  • Demonstrate how to recognize and care for a child who is not breathing.
  • Demonstrate how to give CPR to a child.
  • Demonstrate how to care for an infant who is choking.
  • Demonstrate how to recognize and care for an infant who is not breathing.
  • Demonstrate how to give CPR to an infant.

HSSFA105AED - AdultDuration: 1.5 hoursFee: $52.00
 

Purpose:

To teach lay responders the skills and knowledge needed to provide care for victims of sudden cardiac arrest through the safe use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the links in the Cardiac Chain of Survival.
  • Explain what defibrillation is and how it works.
  • Explain the role of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in cardiac arrest.
  • Identify the general steps for the use of an AED.
  • Identify precautions when using an AED.
  • Demonstrate how to use an AED.

DS080219Avian Flu PreparednessDuration: 1.5 hoursFee: $15.00
 

3201B.A.T. (Basic Aid Training)Duration: 7 hoursFee: $39.00
 

31400Babysitter's TrainingDuration: 7.5 hoursFee: $55.00
 

Purpose To provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. This training will help participants to develop leadership skills; learn how to develop a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe and help children behave; and learn about basic child care and basic first aid.

Many local organizations offer this course. To find a course in your area, click here.


32650Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease TransmissionDuration: 2 hoursFee: $30.00
 

PLEASE NOTE: To sign-up for Milwaukee & Waukesha classes;      call 414-345-8651

Bloodborne Pathogens Training (Preventing Disease Transmission) is designed to train and provide individuals with an understanding of the intent of the blood borne pathogens regulation issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); how blood borne 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.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe how infections occur;
  • Identify how bloodborne pathogens are spread;
  • Identify tasks that have a potential for exposure to infectious materials;
  • Recognize the importance of handwashing and personal hygiene in reducing the risk of disease transmission;
  • Recognize the importance of personal protective equipment and understand the types of equipment available for use;
  • Identify engineering and work practice controls;
  • Identify biohazard signs and lables; and
  • Describe the emergency procedures for exposure incidents involving potentially infectious materials.

93245C.B.R.F's First Aid, Choking, and Adult CPRDuration: Seven hoursFee: $72.00
 

PLEASE NOTE:  To sign up for Milwaukee and Waukesha classes, call414-345-8651 

This State of Wisconsin approved class includes all first aid components and procedures to alleviate choking as well as perform Adult CPR, needed by Community Based Residential Facility employees.

Students successfully completing this seven-hour class will receive a “Has Completed” certificate with the Red Cross State of Wisconsin approval number.

 


93235C.B.R.F.'s First Aid & ChokingDuration: Four hoursFee: $60.00
 This State of Wisconsin approved class includes all first aid components and procedures to alleviate choking needed by Community Based Residential Facility employees.


93240C.B.R.F.'s Universal PrecautionsDuration: Three hoursFee: $35.00
 

PLEASE NOTE:  To sign up for Milwaukee and Waukesha classes, call 414-345-8651

This State of Wisconsin approved class includes all components needed by Community Based Residential Facility employees to fulfill their Standard / Universal Precautions requirements.


HSSFA103Child CPRDuration: 4 hoursFee: $60.00
 

Purpose:

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 children.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe how to recognize and respond to an emergency.
  • Describe the purpose of the Good Samaritan Laws.
  • Identify the difference between consent and implied consent.
  • Describe the three emergency action steps.
  • Explain when and how to call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number.
  • Explain when and how to move a child from a dangerous scene.
  • Identify how to minimize the risk of disease transmission when giving care.
  • Demonstrate how to minimize the risk of disease transmission when giving care.
  • Describe and demonstrate how to check an unconscious person for life-threatening and non life-threatening conditions.
  • Explain how to check a conscious person for life-threatening and non life-threatening conditions.
  • Identify the signals of shock and describe how to minimize its effects.
  • Describe how to prioritize care for injuries and sudden illnesses.
  • Recognize the signals of a breathing emergency.
  • Demonstrate how to care for a child who is choking.
  • Demonstrate how to recognize and care for a child who is not breathing.
  • Recognize the signals of a cardiac emergency.
  • Identify the links in the Cardiac Chain of Survival.
  • Demonstrate how to give cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to a child.

0000Compression CPR/Disaster PreparednessDuration: 1.5 hoursFee: $20.00
 

HSPRO101CPR/AED for the Professional RescuerDuration: 8 hoursFee: $100.00
 
 As a professional rescuer, you are often the first person at the scene of an emergency, so it is critical that you have the skills necessary to save a life. This course gives you the confidence and skills you need to respond appropriately and provide care for victims of cardiac and respiratory emergencies and is designed for individuals with a duty to respond to emergencies.  Course includes use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest.  CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer reflects the latest in lifesaving techniques and information and meets Emergency Cardiovascular Care 2000 Guidelines.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn the role of the professional rescuer in the EMS system;
  • Understand the Emergency Action Principles when providing emergency care for a victim;
  • Learn how to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies;
  • Learn how to use an automated external defibrillator; and
  • Recognizing and responding to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children, and infants. Two-rescuer CPR, use of body substance isolation precautions to prevent disease transmission, use of resuscitation and bag valve masks, use of an AED for a victim of sudden cardiac arrest

HSPRO101RCPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer ReviewDuration: 6 hoursFee: $85.00
 

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Review allows individuals the opportunity to review the course content within a formal class setting. *Review textbook prior to class

A 30 day grace period from the expiration date on your certificate is allowed in order to take this class. The grace period, however, does not extend your certification.


3217F.A.C.T. (First Aid for Children Today)Duration: 6.5 hoursFee: $39.00
 

HSSFA101First AidDuration: 3.75 hoursFee: $61.00
 

Purpose:

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.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe how to recognize and respond to an emergency.
  • Describe the purpose of the Good Samaritan Laws.
  • Describe the difference between consent and implied consent.
  • Describe the three emergency action steps.
  • Identify when and how to call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number.
  • Identify when and how to move a person from a dangerous scene.
  • Identify how to minimize the risk of disease transmission when giving care.
  • Demonstrate how to minimize the risk of disease transmission when giving care.
  • Demonstrate how to check an unconscious person for life-threatening and non life-threatening conditions.
  • Demonstrate how to check a conscious person for life-threatening and non life-threatening conditions.
  • Identify the signals of shock and describe how to minimize its effects.
  • Describe how to prioritize care for injuries and sudden illnesses.
  • Identify the signals of various soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries.
  • Identify the signs and symptoms of heat and cold related emergencies and describe how to care for them.
  • Demonstrate how to control bleeding.
  • Identify the signals of head, neck and back injuries and explain how to care for them.
  • Demonstrate how to care for a muscle, bone or joint injury.


First Aid & Disaster PreparednessDuration: 2 Hours hoursFee: $20.00
 

HSSFA203Infant and Child CPRDuration: 4.5 hoursFee: $65.00
 

Purpose:

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 infants and children.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe how to recognize and respond to an emergency.
  • Describe the purpose of the Good Samaritan Laws.
  • Identify the difference between consent and implied consent.
  • Describe the three emergency action steps.
  • Explain when and how to call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number.
  • Explain when and how to move a child or infant from a dangerous scene.
  • Identify how to minimize the risk of disease transmission when giving care.
  • Demonstrate how to minimize the risk of disease transmission when giving care.
  • Describe and demonstrate how to check an unconscious child or infant for life-threatening and non life-threatening conditions.
  • Explain how to check a conscious child or infant for life-threatening and non life-threatening conditions.
  • Identify the signals of shock and describe how to minimize its effects.
  • Describe how to prioritize care for injuries and sudden illnesses.
  • Recognize the signals of a breathing emergency.
  • Demonstrate how to care for a child or infant who is choking.
  • Demonstrate how to recognize and care for a child or infant who is not breathing.
  • Recognize the signals of a cardiac emergency.
  • Identify the links in the Cardiac Chain of Survival.
  • Describe how to care for a heart attack.
  • Demonstrate how to give cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to a child or infant.

HSSFA104Infant CPRDuration: 3.75 hoursFee: $60.00
 

Purpose:

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 infants.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe how to recognize and respond to an emergency.
  • Describe the purpose of the Good Samaritan Laws.
  • Identify the difference between consent and implied consent.
  • Describe the three emergency action steps.
  • Explain when and how to call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number.
  • Explain when and how to move an infant from a dangerous scene.
  • Identify how to minimize the risk of disease transmission when giving care.
  • Demonstrate how to minimize the risk of disease transmission when giving care.
  • Describe and demonstrate how to check an unconscious person for life-threatening and non life-threatening conditions.
  • Explain how to check a conscious person for life-threatening and non life-threatening conditions.
  • Identify the signals of shock and describe how to minimize its effects.
  • Describe how to prioritize care for injuries and sudden illnesses.
  • Recognize the signals of a breathing emergency.
  • Demonstrate how to care for an infant who is choking.
  • Demonstrate how to recognize and care for an infant who is not breathing.
  • Recognize the signals of a cardiac emergency.
  • Identify the links in the Cardiac Chain of Survival.
  • Demonstrate how to give cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to an infant.


PFA101Pet First AidDuration: 3 hoursFee: $55.00
 

3225Sport Safety Training ProgramDuration: hoursFee: Call for details
 

Background:


This is a joint project of the American Red Cross and the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC)

Since the launch, the Red Cross has trained tens of thousands of people, but there are still hundreds of communities nationwide where athletic coaches lack the appropriate safety training.  According to Athletic Business magazine, a record 6.8 million athletes currently compete at the high school level in the United States, but only a third of those coaching high school athletes have had any type of formal coaching education, much less sports injury prevention, first aid or CPR training.


32290Wilderness First AidDuration: 16 hoursFee: $125.00