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Train as an Instructor Aide
Instructor Aide Training Provides a Valuable Opportunity to Gain Instructional Experience.

If you know individuals, who are interested in becoming Red Cross instructors, but don't meet the age requirement or are simply looking for more experience before leading their own classes, train them as instructor aides! Working alongside a certified Red Cross instructor, Red Cross instructor aides learn the best techniques in providing health and safety training in a hands-on environment. It's the first step toward empowering people with the valuable skills they need to train others to save lives. more

Lifesaving Skills Are Just a Click Away with American Red Cross Web-Based CPR, First Aid and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) Training.

If you have a computer meeting minimum operating system requirements that has Internet access, you can participate in an exciting new blended learning format from the American Red Cross. The first part of the training is taken online, which allows you to learn at your own pace. You also have the option of going through the course in an abbreviated format and testing out of lessons with which you may already be familiar.

You don't need to worry about interruptions at home from kids, phone calls or ringing doorbells as the Red Cross Web-based training can be stopped and started according to your busy schedule. The second part of your training will be led by an authorized Red Cross instructor. This approximately three-hour practice and assessment training will ensure that you learn the skills necessary to save a life in an emergency.

Authorized Provider Instructors can offer this convenience to their students as well. The fee for this training is $10.00 per person and this includes the AP fee. If you are interested in delivering your courses using this new blended learning technique, call Angie at 269-962-7528 for more details and to get you set up. The instructor manual for the blended learning courses is on your instructor manual CD ROM. View a demonstration of the new Blended Learning Program.

The new "I Learned How to Save a Life Today" stickers are a great way for chapters and authorized providers to recognize course participants after they have completed First Aid/CPR/AED and other health and safety courses like Lifeguarding or Babysitter's Training. They ensure a sense of empowerment and self-assurance that the participant has been trained by the leading provider of health and safety training. By wearing the stickers, course participants will promote Red Cross awareness and encourage others to take a course to gain this important lifesaving training. To order your new "I Learned How to Save a Life Today"stickers, contact your local chapter.

The American Red Cross of Calhoun County will be hosting a training class specifically designed for people who would like to become instructors. In just a few days time you could be trained to teach CPR and First Aid to your staff or co-workers.

The cost of the class is $125.00 per person. It will be held on August 21, 22, 25, 26 from 9am to 5pm. It will be held at the Red Cross chapter house located at 14600 Beadle Lake Road. You must be present all four days to pass.

Having a trained instructor on staff is ideal for companies who have large numbers of employees that need training, (adult foster care homes, child care facilities, medical offices, plants, hospitals, churches, etc.). This class is offered to community members as well.

During the training there will be a skills test that you will be required to pass, therefore, it is highly recommended that you become certified in CPR and First Aid training prior to the first instructor training class date. Please call the Red Cross to schedule. As always you must pre-register and pre-pay for all classes.

For more information about the instructor class please contact Angie Gresley or Health and Safety Services . Or by phone at 269.962.7528 ext. 222 or 228.

The American Red Cross of Calhoun County will be hosting a training class specifically designed for people who would like to become a Babysitter′s Training Instructor. In just a days time you could be trained to teach Babysitting and Baby Think it Over to the youth at your organization.

Having a trained instructor on staff is ideal for organizations who have large numbers of youth that would benefit from the training, Babysitter′s training is meant for youth ages 11-15 years of age, (i.e., girl scout troops, churches, camps, etc.).

The cost of the class is $50.00 per person, or $35.00 if you are already an instructor trained to teach CPR and First Aid classes.

Class will be held on an as needed basis. Please call Angie Gresley or e-mail at agresley@net-link.net to express interest.

For more information about the instructor class please contact Health and Safety Services.
269.962.7528 ext.228 or toll free at 1-888-919-1011.

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