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American Red Cross first aid, CPR and AED programs are designed to help you learn — and remember — valuable lifesaving skills. We translate the consensus of medical science into practical, easy-to-understand information for the American public. Classes are available for any age group and can be tailored to meet the needs of specific groups and individuals.

 

 

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Courses Schedule

 

Instructors Corner



Course List

Adult CPR/AED

Adult, Infant & Child CPR

Adult CPR/AED plus Child and Infant CPR

Adult, Child CPR

Adult, Child CPR/ First Aid

Infant & Child CPR

Babysitter’s Training

First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and Community

Standard First Aid

CPR/AED/First Aid Adult

CPR/AED For The Professional Rescuer

CPR/AED For The Professional Rescuer Recert/Challenge

Lifeguard Training

Adult, Child, Infant CPR w/ First Aid (Review & Re-Certification)

Pet First Aid

Sports Safety Training


 

                               Millburn Short-Hills Chapter

 

General Information:

·         All courses require pre-registration and payment to be registered in the class.

·         Registration into a class will not occur until the American Red Cross receives full payment.

·         Classes must meet minimum participant requirements.

·         Space is limited.

·         We are unable to bill companies and/or participants.

·         Payment is accepted in the form of cash, check, money order, or credit card.

·         No walk-ins accepted.

·         $25.00 fee for returned checks.

·         It is suggested that participants enrolled in the Babysitter Training Class be 11 years old by the date the course begins.

·         Participants enrolled in the Babysitter Training Class must bring lunch. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

·         Please arrive on time. Class is closed to latecomers after 15 minutes.

 

Refund Policies:

·         Fees are non-refundable unless the course has been canceled by the American Red Cross.

·         If you are taking a CPR/AED Professional Rescuer Recertification course, you must hold a current certification, and present the current certification to the instructor at the time of the course.

·         The chapter reserves the right to postpone or cancel any class due to insufficient enrollment, inclement weather, instructor illness, or if the chapter has been mobilized for a disaster.

·         In case of inclement weather, please call 973-379-4198 for class status.

·         If you wish to reschedule your participation in a course, you must contact the chapter at least 24 hours prior to the class.

 

Review/Challenge Class Policies:

·         Students taking our Health & Safety Review classes must bring their own material from their original class. Materials are: course book, skill cards, and pocket masks. Books/skill cards and pocket masks may be purchased at the time of class. (Prior notice is required)

·         Pocket masks are required at all Professional Rescuer Review or Challenge classes. Pocket masks are available for $15.00. Participant books are available for $12.00.

·         For all Review classes, participants must show a current ARC or AHA certification for that particular CPR review class – Health Care Provider issued within one year of course completion.

 

Disclaimer

The American Red Cross Millburn –Short Hills Chapter makes this website available free to all users for the sole purpose of providing educational information about the services provided by the Chapter. Information on this website may contain typographical errors, for which the American Red Cross Millburn-Short Hills Chapter is not liable. American Red Cross Millburn-Short Hills Chapter reserves the right to make changes to this site or to the services described on this site.

Please note that all course fees are payable PRIOR to the class, and are

NON-REFUNDABLE unless the class is cancelled by the Chapter.

 

 

 

 

Class Description and Schedule

 

 

CPR/AED For The Professional Rescuer

Recognizing and handling emergency situations, caring for breathing emergencies, performing CPR on adults. Includes basic precautions for preventing disease transmission.

Fee: $80

Saturday Aug 30                        9:00AM –5:00PM

 

Adult CPR/AED

Recognizing and handling emergency situations, caring for breathing emergencies, performing CPR on adults. Includes basic precautions for preventing disease transmission.

Fee: $50.

Aug 22             6PM –  10:30PM
Sept 5              6PM –  10:30PM
Sept 19            6PM –  10:30PM
Oct 3                6PM –  10:30PM
Nov 21              6PM –  10:30PM

 

Adult, Infant & Child CPR

Combines Adult, Child, and Infant CPR to teach participants to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants, children and adults.

Fee: $60. (must attend both sessions)

Friday Aug 22 6-10:30PM & Sat Aug 23 9AM - 12:00PM
Friday Sep 5  6-10:30PM & Sat Sep 6  9AM - 12:00PM
Friday Sep 19 6-10:30PM & Sat Sep 20 9AM - 12:00PM

 

Adult, Child CPR

Participants learn how to prevent, recognize and provide basic care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults and children until advanced medical help can take over. Includes basic precautions for preventing disease transmission.

Fee: $50.

 

Infant & Child CPR

Participants learn how to prevent, recognize and provide basic care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants and children under the age of 12 until advanced medical help can take over. Includes basic precautions for preventing disease transmission.

Fee: $50.

Aug  13                6PM-10PM
Sept 10                6PM-10PM
Oct 8                    6PM-10PM
Nov 12                 6PM-10PM

Dec 17                 6PM-10PM

 

Babysitter’s Training

This very popular course gives 11-15 year olds the knowledge, skills and confidence to care for infants and school-age children. Combining video, activities, hands-on skills training and discussion for the most complete learning experience.

Fee: $65.

Sept 27        9:00AM – 3:00PM

 

First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and Community

(formerly Community First Aid & Safety)

Basic care for injuries of sudden illnesses until advanced medical care can take over. Handling emergency situations; basic disease transmission precautions; recognizing and caring for bleeding, wounds, sudden illness; and immobilizing muscle, bone and joint injuries. Combines Adult, Child, and Infant CPR to teach participants to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants, children and adults.

Fee: $65.

Friday Aug 22 6-10:30PM & Sat Aug 23 9AM - 1:00PM
Friday Sep 5  6-10:30PM & Sat Sep 6  9AM - 1:00PM
Friday Sep 19 6-10:30PM & Sat Sep 20 9AM - 1:00PM
Friday Oct 17  6-10:30PM & Sat Oct 18  9AM - 1:00PM
Friday Nov 7 6-10:30PM & Sat Nov 8 9AM - 1:00PM
Friday Dec 5 6-10:30PM & Sat Dec 6 9AM - 1:00PM

 

Standard First Aid

This course trains participants to become familiar with how to recognize and respond to an emergency. Describes the three emergency action steps. Demonstrates how to minimize the risk of disease transmission when giving care. Also describes how to check an unconscious person for life-threatening and non-life-threatening conditions. Identify the signals of shock and describe how to minimize its effects.  It covers emergency care for conscious choking victims, bleeding, splinting and other first aid emergencies.  Identify the signs and symptoms of sudden illness, including stroke, diabetic emergency, poisoning and allergic reactions, and describe how to care for them. Demonstrate how to control bleeding, and how to care for a muscle, bone or joint injury. 

Fee: $50

Aug 18                     6-10PM
Sept 22                    6-10PM
Oct 20                      6-10PM
Nov 24                     6-10PM

Dec 29                     6-10PM

 

CPR/AED/First Aid Adult

Combines CPR, AED and first aid training to teach participants to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in individuals 12 years of age or older, and to perform basic first card for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive. Includes training in using an automated external defibrillator (AED) on a victim of sudden cardiac arrest.

 

 

CPR/AED For The Professional Rescuer Recert/Challenge

This course is to certify (re-certify) in Adult, Infant, Child CPR, First Aid and/or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (if you need a pocket mask, additional cost of $15).  To be tested, you do not need to be currently certified.  The first 30-45 minutes are the pre-course manikin practice and Q&A session, once challenge testing has begun, there will be instructor PROMPTING ONLY, no coaching or assisting

Fee: $50

Thursday Aug 21                        6:00PM – 9:00PM

Thursday Sep 18                        6:00PM – 9:00PM

 

Adult, Child CPR/ First Aid

Combines CPR and First Aid training; learn to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in  children and adults, perform basic first aid and treat sudden illnesses. Basic care for injuries or sudden illnesses until advances medical care can take over. Handling emergency situations; basic disease transmission precautions; recognizing and care for bleeding, wounds, sudden illness; and immobilizing muscle, bone and joint injuries.

Fee: $60

Tuesday Sept 14 9AM-12PM & Friday Sept 16 9AM-12PM
Tuesday Oct 14 9AM-12PM & Thursday Oct 16 9AM-12PM

 

Adult CPR/AED plus Child and Infant CPR

Combines Adult, Child, and Infant CPR to teach participants to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants, children and adults; and understand the role of AEDs in the Cardiac Chain of Survival, as well as use of AED’s on individuals 8 or older. Useful textbook helps students retain skills and serves as a reference tool in an emergency.

Course Fee: $55

 

Lifeguard Training 
June
July
August

 
ADULT, CHILD, INFANT CPR w/ FIRST AID (Review & Re-Certification)

For those who have this current certification but need to renew their CPR &/or First Aid. Class includes a brief review before skills check & written tests. Course handbook should be reviewed prior to attending class. (Student is to bring course book to class)


Fee: CPR only = $45.00 // CPR & First Aid = $50.00

Oct 24     6 –10PM

 
Sports Safety Training
This  course was developed with the United States Olympic Committee This course will provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure a safe environment to athletes when they are participating in sports. It will also teach how to minimize the consequence of injury or sudden illness until medical help arrives. This course is a must for coaches, parents, and athletes.  

Fee: $50

Sept 17   6PM – 10PM

 
Pet First Aid
This four hour course provides valuable information needed to keep your pet safe. It teaches the owner to act with confidence during an emergency until your pet reaches the veterinarian. Each participant will receive a Pet First Aid textbook.

Course Fee: $50

Tues Sept 16     6PM – 10:00

 
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