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Our chapter offers regularly scheduled courses in Adult CPR/AED, Infant/Child CPR, and First Aid. More specialized courses such as Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Water Safety, Red Cross Instructor training, Pet First Aid, and Babysitting are also offered. Schedules are below with classes listed alphabetically as you scroll down. Please call us at (828) 693-5605 for more information.
*New** Spanish Language Classes! Beginning in April of 2008, we are proud to offer life saving skill classes in Spanish. Please Check below for the lastest offering. Humberto Camacho, our Spanish language instructor, is excited about these new classes, pass the word. All materials, the DVD and the tests are in Spanish.
Business owners and employers: Are you looking for training for your employees? If you have 6 or more people that need training, please call our office at (828) 693-5605 to schedule a time for an instructor to come to your facility and provide training. You provide the participants, the space for class, a TV/DVD player and we bring the rest. Health and Safety Training- to go! Call today for more information or to schedule your training!
IMPORTANT note to hikers, campers, mountain bikers, paddlers, and other outdoor activity enthusiasts: our NEW Wilderness First Aid program is designed for you! Upcoming schedules are listed below under "First Aid".
Also please check out our new "First Aid and CPR for Everyone" which is a short and basic class that only takes one hour and gives participants skills to use in an emergency.
If you prefer to check out the calendar for dates of future classes please click on this link. Calendar View
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CLASS SCHEDULES (listed alphabetically)
Got to CPR Classes Go to First Aid Classes Go to Spanish Classes
Go to Pet First Aid Go to Wilderness First Aid Go to Water Safety
Go to Instructor Training Go to Class Policies
BABYSITTER'S TRAINING PROGRAM
This course is designed to teach the responsibilities and qualities of being a good babysitter and what to expect from the babysitting employment situation. Includes interviewing for a babysitting job, making good & responsible decisions, supervising children, keeping kids and self safe, being prepared to handle an emergency or illness, basic first aid and responding effectively to life-threatening emergencies, and basic care of infants and children. Course has been designed for young girls and boys, ages 11-15.
Participants will earn the American Red Cross Babysitter Certification. (We recommend also taking the Infant & Child CPR certification course to further babysitter's confidence to handle an emergency situation and be a successful babysitter.)
Cost: $45.00, includes the Red Cross Babysitter's Handbook, all materials and some basic babysitting supplies (need-based financial aid is available). Participants should bring a bag lunch/snacks.
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Date |
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Time |
| May 3 |
Saturday |
9 am - 4 pm |
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS: Preventing Disease Transmission
This approximately 1 hour course was designed 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. Text used is the current Bloodborne Pathogens: Preventing Disease Transmission participant manual, 2003 edition.
Cost: $15.00, includes all materials.
None currently scheduled.
Please contact us if interested in scheduling a class |
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Adult CPR/AED
This approximately 4 1/2 hour class provides individuals 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. For the purposes of this training, the American Red Cross considers “Adult” to be 12 years and up. There are no prerequisites for this course, text used is the new First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and the Community Participant Manual, 3rd Edition. No formal meal break will be given, you may bring a snack. No vending machines available.
Cost: $30.00, includes all materials.
| Date |
Day |
Time |
| April 15 |
Tuesday |
5:30pm-10 pm |
| April 29 |
Tuesday |
9 am - 1:30 pm |
| May 6 |
Tuesday |
5:30 pm - 10 pm |
| June 5 |
Thursday* |
5:30 pm - 10 pm |
| June 19 |
Thursday |
5:30 pm - 10 pm |
*This Class does include AED in honor of National CPR/AED Week.
Adult CPR/AED Review
This approximately 2 1/2 hour class provides individuals 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. For the purposes of this training, the American Red Cross considers “Adult” to be 12 years and up. Text used is the new First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and Community Participant's Manual, 3rd Edition. Prerequisite: must hold an American Red Cross Adult CPR certificate (or equivalent) issued within the last two years. Certificate must be presented upon registration. No formal meal break will be given, you may bring a snack. No vending machines available.
Cost: $25.00, includes all materials.
| Date |
Day |
Time |
| April 10 |
Thursday |
5:30 pm - 9 pm |
| May 12 |
Monday |
5:30 pm - 9 pm |
| June 24 |
Tuesday |
5:30 pm - 9 pm |
Adult/Child CPR
This approximately 4 1/2 hour class provides individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for breathing emergencies, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adult and child victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Does NOT include use of AED for Adults or Children. For the purposes of this training, the American Red Cross considers "Child" to be ages 1-12 and “Adult” to be 12 years and up. There are no prerequisites for this course, text used is the new First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and the Community Participant Manual, 3rd Edition. No formal meal break will be given, you may bring a snack. No vending machines available.
Cost: $50.00, includes all materials.
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Day |
Time |
| None Scheduled |
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Adult/Child CPR Review
This approximately 2 1/2 hour class provides individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for breathing emergencies, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), adult and child victims of sudden cardiac arrest. For the purposes of this training, the American Red Cross considers "Child" to be ages 1-12 and “Adult” to be 12 years and up. Text used is the new First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and Community Participant's Manual, 3rd Edition. Prerequisite: must hold an American Red Cross Adult/Child CPR certificate (or equivalent) issued within the last two years. Certificate must be presented upon registration. No formal meal break will be given, you may bring a snack. No vending machines available.
Cost: $25.00, includes all materials.
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Day |
Time |
| Please call for next schedule |
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Infant/Child CPR
This approximately 4 1/2 hour class provides individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, recognize, and provide basic care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants and children until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. For the purposes of this training, the American Red Cross considers infants to be ages birth through 1 year and children to be ages 1-12 years. There are no prerequisites for this course, text used is the new First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and the Community Participant's Manual, 3rd Edition. No formal meal break will be given, you may bring a snack. No vending machines available.
Cost: $30.00, includes all materials.
| Date |
Day |
Time |
| April 7 |
Monday |
5:30 pm -10 pm |
| April 22 |
Tuesday |
9 am - 1:30 pm |
| May 20 |
Tuesday |
5:30 pm -10 pm |
| June 17 |
Tuesday |
5:30 pm -10 pm |
| June 21 |
Saturday |
10 am - 2:30 pm |
Infant/Child CPR Review
This approximately 2 1/2 hour class provides individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, recognize, and provide basic care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants and children until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. For the purposes of this training, the American Red Cross considers infants to be ages birth through 1 year and children to be ages 1-12 years. Prerequisite: must hold an American Red Cross Infant/Child CPR certificate (or equivalent) issued within the last two years. Certificate must be presented upon registration. No formal meal break will be given, you may bring a snack. No vending machines available.
Cost: $25.00, includes all materials.
| Date |
Day |
Time |
| April 24 |
Thursday |
5:30 pm - 9 pm |
| May 8 |
Thursday |
5:30 pm - 9 pm |
| May 14 |
Wednesday |
1 pm - 4:30 pm |
| June 14 |
Friday |
9 am - 12:30 pm |
| June 23 |
Monday |
5:30 pm - 9 pm |
Adult/Child/Infant CPR
This approximately 5 hour class provides individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for breathing emergencies, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adult, child and infant victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Does NOT include use of AED for Adults or Children. For the purposes of this training, the American Red Cross considers "Child" to be ages 1-12 and “Adult” to be 12 years and up. There are no prerequisites for this course, text used is the new First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and the Community Participant Manual, 3rd Edition. No formal meal break will be given, you may bring a snack. No vending machines available.
Cost: $50.00, includes all materials.
| Date |
Day |
Time |
| April 26 |
Saturday |
9 am - 2:30pm |
| May 10 |
Saturday |
9 am - 2:30pm |
CPR/AED For The Professional Rescuer
This approximately 8 hour course was designed to teach those with a duty to act (professional rescuers) the skills needed to respond appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies. This includes the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to care for a victim of cardiac arrest. If a course is split into two sessions, you must attend both sessions. Text used is the new CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Participant Manual, 3rd Edition. No vending machines available.
Cost: $63, includes all materials including and pocket mask.
| May 1 & 2 |
Thursday and Friday |
9 am - 1 pm |
CPR/AED For The Professional Rescuer Review
This approximately 6 hour course was designed to teach those with a duty to act (professional rescuers) the skills needed to respond appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies. This includes the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to care for a victim of cardiac arrest. Text used is the new CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Participant Manual, 3rd Edition. Additional required materials: pocket mask (available for purchase from our chapter- $10). Prerequisite: must hold an American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certificate (or equivalent) issued within the last two years. Certificate must be presented upon registration.
Cost: $45, includes all materials.
| None currently scheduled. Please contact us if interested in scheduling a class. |
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First Aid and CPR for Everyone
This approximately one hour class provides individuals with some basic knowledge and skills to perform compression only CPR in cardiac emergencies and some basic First Aid skills. There are no prerequisites for this course and there is no certification. Each participant or family can leave the class with a compression only tool and DVD to practice at home (to keep expenses down, we ask that you take only one DVD per family if possible). This is a great opportunity to be introduced to skills you will learn in a more formal class when you don't have the time for a longer class. Taking the class will give you the opportunity to ask questions and gain more information through class interaction.
Cost: $10.00, includes compression tool and DVD and wallet skill card.
You can also buy the DVD and compression tool without taking the class for $10.
| Date |
Day |
Time |
| April 28 |
Monday |
7 pm - 8 pm |
| May 22 |
Thursday |
7 pm - 8 pm |
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June 30 |
Monday |
7pm - 8 pm |
*Basic First Aid*
This approximately 4 1/2 hour class provides individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. The course does not include information on breathing or cardiac emergencies. There are no prerequisites for this course, text used is the new First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and the Community Participant Manual, 3rd Edition. No formal meal break will be given, you may bring a snack. No vending machines available.
Cost: $30.00, includes all materials.
| Date |
Day |
Time |
| April 3 |
Thursday |
5:30 pm - 10 pm |
| May 15 |
Thursday |
5:30 pm -10 pm |
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June 16 |
Monday |
5:30pm-10 pm |
*First Aid and Adult/Infant/Child CPR combination*
This approximately 8 hour class provides individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for breathing emergencies, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), for adult, child (1-11) and infant victims of sudden cardiac arrest and to provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. There are no prerequisites for this course, text used is the new First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and the Community Participant Manual, 3rd Edition. Bring a lunch. No vending machines available.
Cost: $70.00, includes all materials.
| Date |
Day |
Time |
| April 12 |
Saturday |
9 am - 5 pm |
| June 14 |
Saturday |
9 am - 5 pm |
*Pet First Aid*
Learn how to provide intermediate and temporary care to an injured animal until it can be taken to a veterinarian. Includes rescue breathing and CPR for both dogs and cats. Dog and cat manikins used for course. Please, do not bring your pets to class.
Class: $30, includes either dog or cat first aid book. Additional books available for $10 in class only; books may be purchased without class for $16.95 each.
| Date |
Day |
Time |
| April 14 |
Monday |
5:30pm - 9:30pm |
| May 17 |
Saturday |
9 am -1 pm |
| June 10 |
Tuesday |
5:30pm - 9:30pm |
*Spanish Language Classes*
The Adult CPR-AED Classes are approximately 4 1/2 hours and provide individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for breathing emergencies, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), for adult victims of sudden cardiac arrest and to provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. This class does include use of an AED. Text and skill cards are in Spanish.
The First Aid Class is approximately 4 hours and provides basic first aid skills for individual's use in an emergency.
Financial aid is available for those who require assistance.
Click here for flyer in Spanish
Each Class Cost: $30.00, includes all materials.
| Class |
Day |
Time |
| Adult CPR & AED |
Friday April 25 |
4 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Basic First Aid |
Friday May 16 |
4 pm - 8 pm |
*Wilderness First Aid*
This course is for those who work, live or pursue activities in remote or hard to access areas. This approximately 16 hour, multi-day course, includes field work. Provides three year certificate. Please click here for more information.
Cost: $125, includes text and all required materials.
| Date |
Day |
Time |
| April 17,18 & 19 |
Thursday-Saturday |
5:30pm - 9:30pm: Th & Fr
9 am - 6 pm: Sat |
| May 29, 30 & 31 |
Thursday-Saturday |
5:30pm - 9:30pm: Th & Fr
9 am - 6 pm: Sat |
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
*Fundamentals Of Instructor Training (FIT) and
Lay Responder First Aid/CPR/AED New Instructor Training*
The purpose of the FIT class is to: 1) Introduce instructor candidates to the history, structure and activities of the American Red Cross, 2) Prepare instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross specialty courses to diverse populations, and 3) Introduce instructor candidates to the policies and procedures of the American Red Cross to ensure course consistency, quality and apropriate reporting.
FIT is the one prerequisite course to any instructor level course taught by the American Red Cross. An instructor candidate must complete an instructor specialty course within one year of completing Fundamentals of Instructor Training. The New Instructor Training is for individuals who wish to teach American Red Cross Lay Responder First Aid and CPR/AED classes.
Cost is $195 for the three day program and includes a pocket mask, all Workplace, Schools and Community training student materials, instructor manual and an instructor t-shirt.
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Day |
Time |
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WATER SAFETY CLASSES
Through a partnership with the City of Hendersonville and the Patton Pool, and with the Leila Patterson Center in Fletcher, we are able to offer Red Cross swimming, lifeguarding, and WSI (water safety instructor) training to the community throughout the summer swimming season. Watch the City website at: www.cityofhendersonville.org, call Patton Pool at 697-3084, call Leila Patterson Center at 654-0004, or contact our office for more information.
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