Program Catalog

Program Catalog• First Aid/CPR/AED• Emergency Preparedness• Babysitter’s Training• Aquatics

TRAINED. EMPOWERED. PREPARED.

Discover comprehensive, flexibletraining solutions that help yourorganization and community staysafe, prepare for emergenciesand save lives.

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Emergencies Happen Every Day.Are Your Organization and Community Prepared?

For nearly a century, the Red Cross has been saving lives through health and safety education and training.From first aid, CPR/AED and bloodborne pathogens training to swimming instruction, lifeguarding andbabysitting courses, Red Cross programs help people lead safer and healthier lives at home, in school andin the workplace. Last year, nearly 17 million people participated in Red Cross health and safety coursesand preparedness presentations.

American Red Cross health and safety training provides everyday people with the skills and confidence torespond to an emergency quickly and effectively. Now is the time to implement Red Cross training in yourcommunity—it can mean the difference between life and death.

Through partnerships with organizations like yours,the Red Cross can reach out to millions more peopleevery year by making lifesaving training readilyavailable at locations throughout the community. As aRed Cross authorized provider, you can deliver healthand safety training under the most recognized andtrusted symbol in the world. See page 6 for details.

Take a look at page 3 to learn about new programs,then be sure to review the entire catalog to find thehealth and safety solutions that best meet the needsof your organization.

Helping EverydayPeople Save Lives

What’s New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3Instructor Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 -5Training Delivery Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Youth Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7First Aid/CPR/AED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 -11Supplemental Training and Products . . . . . 12-13Training for Sports-Related andAdvanced Injuries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Career Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Emergency Preparedness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16NEW Safety Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Aquatics Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-21Ordering Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-26

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Through your participation in our health and safety programs, you enable the American Red Crossto provide lifesaving programs and services within our community. We truly value your support!

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For more information, contact your local American Red Cross chapter or visit www.RedCross.org.Order training materials through your local chapter, visit www.ShopStayWell.com or call (800) 667-2968.

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NEW!American Red Cross Babysitter’s TrainingThis new course has been updated, expanded andredesigned for today’s babysitters and includes coolnew products to make the course more engagingthan ever. A new abbreviated instructor course isnow available for current Red Cross instructors,teachers, nurses, youth leaders and other qualifiedprofessionals. See page 7 for details.

American Red Cross Safety SeriesThese portable at-a-glance reference guidesshow families how to prevent injuries andavoid illnesses. They’re great gifts for staffand customers.Learn about all 4 titles on page 17.

Standard First Aid withCPR/AED—Adult Participant’s KitThis affordable turnkey kit brings together everythingparticipants need for First Aid with Adult CPR/AEDfor the Workplace training, including a Participant’sWorkbook, Skills Cards and Student Training Kit.It’s convenient and affordable.Find out more on page 10.

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We value the knowledge and compassionof our instructors, and we’re committed toproviding the highest levels of support to them.

Comprehensive Instructor ToolsAvailable Online at Instructor’s CornerCreated to give instructors access to resources24/7, Instructor’s Corner offers tools and materialsdesigned to enhance health and safety trainingand streamline administrative duties for instructors.Visit www.RedCross.org/instructorscornerand find:

• Online instructor updates to new programs

• Instructor tools and teaching aids

• Online ordering of training supplies

• Course record forms

• Marketing and promotional materials

• Red Cross news, information and more

Order Your Red Cross Training MaterialsOnline at www.ShopStayWell.comOrder your Red Cross training materials—including instructor manuals, participantmaterials and DVDs—right from your desktop.Visit www.ShopStayWell.com and order at yourconvenience, and we’ll ship them directly toyour location.

Not a Red Cross Instructor?Find Out How You Can Join Us TodayBecome a Red Cross instructor and be part of anelite team that delivers lifesaving health and safetytraining under the most recognized and trustedsymbol in the world. A detailed process expandsyour teaching skills and technical expertise—andyou’ll be fully supported by today’s best instructormaterials. Your local Red Cross chapter can provideadditional information on prerequisites and skillrequirements for instructor training courses.

American Red Cross Instructor CoursesPrerequisite skills and training may apply.

• Fundamentals of Instructor Training (required)

• Lay Responder First Aid/CPR/AED InstructorCompletion allows candidates to teach thefollowing courses:

• First Aid/CPR/AED for the Workplace

• First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and theCommunity

• Blended Learning: First Aid/CPR/AED

• First Aid – Responding to Emergencies

• Sport Safety Training

• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

• Emergency Response

If you’re an authorized instructor of another trainingorganization, you may be eligible to participatein a shortened instructor training course. Contactyour local chapter today for more information.

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Includes Be Red Cross Ready Presentations, Basic Aid Training (BAT),First Aid for Children Today (FACT), Water Safety Presentations, GuardStart

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American Red Cross InstructorAuthorizations Hierarchy

Other LifeguardingRelated Courses

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Lay Responder First Aid and CPR/AED and Oxygen InstructorIncludes Workplace, Schools and the Communities, Responding to Emergencies,

Sport Safety Training, Blended Learning and Spanish)

Lay Responder First Aid and CPR/AED InstructorIncludes Workplace, Schools and Community, Responding to Emergencies,

Sport Safety Training, Blended Learning and Spanish

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require specific instructor training classes outside of the above requirements. Contact your local Red Cross chapter for details.

Based on the amount or depth of skills and informationprovided in Red Cross courses, there currently is a hierarchythat determines which instructor authorizations are requiredto teach specific courses. For example, Emergency Responseis the highest level of first aid, CPR and AED training that theRed Cross offers. As a result, after an Emergency Response

instructor orients to the appropriate program materials,he or she would be able to teach any first aid, CPR or AEDcourse that the Red Cross offers. Lifeguarding is also includedin the hierarchy, as shown in the vertical arrow on the farright. In addition to be able to teach Lifeguarding courses,Lifeguarding instructors may also teach Lay ResponderFirst Aid and CPR/AED courses.

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Flexible Options Make It Easyto Offer Training Your Way

Tailor Training to Fit YourOrganization’s NeedsWhether you need to train just a few staff membersor large groups of people throughout the community,the Red Cross has a flexible solution for you. Getquality safety training whenever and wherever youneed—all through one point of contact. Plus, flexibleRed Cross emergency preparedness solutions helpyou meet OSHA guidelines and prepare youremployees to save lives.

Option 1: Become an authorized provider andhave staff members trained as Red Crossinstructors to provide first aid, CPR and AEDtraining onsite. This cost-effective option allowsyou to schedule training at your conveniencewith instructors familiar with your specificemergency procedures.

Option 2: A Red Cross instructor can cometo your facility and train your employees ata time that works for you—daytime, eveningsor weekends.

Option 3: For those businesses that haveonly a few employees who need training,your local Red Cross chapter has classesavailable at community locations.

Option 4: Enroll employees in our BlendedLearning training. The first part of the trainingis accessed online at the employee’sconvenience, followed by an instructor-ledskills practice and assessment.

Maximize Convenience withWeb-Based Blended Learning OptionsHelp your staff learn the skills they need torespond to emergencies through an online learningenvironment that accommodates individual learningstyles and needs. The first part of the training iscompleted online, so employees learn at their ownpace. The second part is led by a Red Cross trainedinstructor on your staff; your local Red Cross chapter

can provide an instructor for you if needed.

Blended Learning is available for the followingcourse options:

• First Aid

• Adult, Child and Infant CPR

• Automated External Defibrillation (AED)

Become a Red Cross AuthorizedProvider and Enjoy an Even GreaterLevel of CustomizationIt’s easy to make training more relevant to yourspecific organization when you become anAmerican Red Cross authorized provider. As anauthorized provider, you can offer health and safetyprograms at your facility, with your own instructorswho have completed our train-the-trainer courses.

• Cost-effectively reach large groups

• Schedule training on site, at your convenience

• Address regulatory issues specific to yourorganization

• Create in-house experts familiar with youremergency procedures and emergencyresponse equipment

• Receive administrative and technical supportfrom your local Red Cross chapter

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Age-Appropriate TrainingSolutions for Youth

First Aid for Children Today (FACT)For Grades K-3

The FACT Critter Clan leads kidsthrough health promotion andinjury prevention activities.Topics include hygiene andhealth habits, first aid, personalsafety and injury prevention.No instructor training required.

Basic Aid Training (BAT)For Grades 3-5

Children learn emergency response skillsand rescue breathing, as well as waysto prevent and care for choking,wounds, nosebleeds, falls and animalbites. Includes responses for fire safety,poisoning, water accidents, substance abuseand more. No instructor training required.

Babysitter’s TrainingFor Ages 11-15

This newly revised course gives 11- to15-year-olds theskills and confidence to be great babysitters, plus real-world experiences to help them develop leadership andcommunication abilities. It’s fun and fast-paced withhands-on activities, exciting video, role-plays and livelydiscussions. Participants learn to:

• Care for children and infants• Be a good leader and role model• Make good decisions, solve problems and stay safe• Handle emergencies such as illnesses, injuries and

household accidents

Babysitter’s Training can be taughtin one day (6.5 hours), over twodays or in several 40- to 60-minuteblocks. Plus, instructors can add onadditional lessons as desired.

The revised instructor’s coursebetter addresses the teaching needsof this program, including additionalguidance on working with youth. A newabbreviated (4.5 hours) instructor course isavailable for current Red Cross instructors,teachers, nurses, youth leaders and otherqualified professionals.

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First Aid for Children Today (FACT)FACT Fun Booklet (pkg/25) 654400 978-0-86536-206-2 $ 47.50FACT Leader’s Kit (Includes Leader’s Guide,Fun Book, 7 poster set and brochure) 654405 978-0-8151-0867-2 14.15FACT Poster Set (set/7) 654406 978-0-8151-0870-2 8.75

Basic Aid Training (BAT)BAT Participant’s Book (pkg/25) 654200 978-0-86536-201-7 37.50BAT Instructor’s Manual 654205 978-0-86536-202-4 6.50BAT Rescue Kids Video 654210 978-0-8151-0845-0 62.50

Babysitter’s TrainingBabysitter’s Training Participant’s Set (Includes handbook 655633 1-58480-313-4/978-1-58480-426-0 14.95with CD-ROM and emergency reference guide)Babysitter’s Training Instructor’s Manual with CD-ROM 655632 1-58480-316-9/978-1-58480-316-4 23.99Babysitter’s Training DVD 655630 1-58480-314-2/978-1-58480-314-0 124.99Basic Instructor Kit (Includes participant’s set and 655638 978-1-58480-440-6 44.99instructor’s manual with CD-ROM)Deluxe Instructor Kit (Includes participant’s set, instructor’s 655634 978-1-58480-427-7 166.99manual with CD-ROM and Babysitter’s Training DVD)

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Course ContentCombine the following course content tocreate the optimal training program for yourorganization. Training fits conveniently intoa standard workday and combines lecture,interactive video demonstrations and hands-ontraining to teach participants lifesaving skills.

First AidParticipants learn first aid skills to treat a variety ofinjuries such as burns, wounds, head, neck and backinjuries, and heat- and cold-related emergencies.Participants also learn to manage sudden illnesses,stroke, seizures, bites and poisoning.

CPR—AdultParticipants learn how to perform CPR and managebreathing and cardiac emergencies in adults.

CPR—Child and InfantParticipants learn how to prevent, recognize and providebasic care for breathing and cardiac emergencies ininfants and children under the age of 12.

AED—Adult and ChildAED training is available as an optional add-on to bothadult CPR and child CPR training. Participants learnhow to use an automated external defibrillator (AED)on adult and child (ages1-8) victims of cardiac arrest.

It’s a FACT:Sudden cardiac arrest claims the lives of morethan 300,000 people every year. An automatedexternal defibrillator (AED) could save the lifeof an employee, customer or anyone else whomay suffer a cardiac arrest at your facility.Your local Red Cross chapter can help you setup a workplace AED program today.

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Standard First Aid withCPR/AED—Adult (6½ hours)Our most comprehensive training course foremployees, this session provides training in firstaid, adult CPR and AED skills.

Standard First Aid withCPR—Adult (5½ hours)Provides first aid and adult CPR training and explainsthe role of AEDs in emergency cardiac care.

First Aid (3¾ hours)Participants learn first aid skills for treating a varietyof injuries and sudden illnesses.

CPR/AED—Adult (4½ hours)Participants learn adult CPR and AED skills torespond to breathing and cardiac emergencies.

CPR—Adult (3½ hours)For employees who need adult CPR training only;the role of AEDs in emergency cardiac care isalso reviewed.

CPR—Child and Infant (4¼ hours)Ideal for teachers and daycare workers, this courseprepares participants to respond to breathing andcardiac emergencies in infants and children up to12 years old. Child AED training may also be added.


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First Aid/CPR/AED for the Workplace,Schools and the CommunityInstructor’s Manual and CD-ROMAlso available in Spanish

Includes CD-ROM of training tools, additionaltraining scenarios and disaster preparednesscontent. Also includes content to teach BloodbornePathogens: Preventing Disease Transmission.

The American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED programcan be delivered in either a school/community orworkplace environment. A consolidated instructor’smanual makes it easy to target training by switchingDVDs and participant materials.

First Aid/CPR/AED for theWorkplace Participant’sWorkbookIncludes first aid, CPR and AEDinformation, skills and activities.Also available in Spanish

Skills CardsLaminated skill cards forAdult CPR/AED, First Aid,and Infant and Child CPR areeasy to follow and promotevisual learning. An excellentquick reference tool duringan actual emergency.Also available in Spanish

Workplace DVDFeatures emergency scenarioslikely to occur in a workplaceenvironment. “Practice-while-you-watch” instructional methodallows students to perform skillsalong with the video as theinstructor provides individual guidance. Includesvideo segments necessary to teach BloodbornePathogens: Preventing Disease Transmission.

First Aid/CPR/AEDfor Schools andthe CommunityParticipant’s ManualProvides a full range of firstaid, CPR and AED information,skills and activities.

Also available in Spanish

Schools and Community DVDShows emergency scenarios likelyto occur in a school/communityenvironment. “Practice-while-you-watch” instructional method allowsstudents to perform skills along withthe video as the instructor providesindividual guidance. Includes videosegments necessary to teachBloodborne Pathogens: PreventingDisease Transmission.

A Spanish-Language DVD is packaged FREEwith the Spanish-Language First Aid/CPR/AEDInstructor’s Manual.


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Basic First Aid and CPR CombinationTraining PackBuilt to be used in conjunction with Red Cross firstaid and CPR courses, this new combined trainingkit includes everything students need in oneconvenient package.

Contents include two triangular bandages, twogauze pads, a pair of non-latex gloves, one rollerbandage and a face shield.

Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Adult Participant’s KitThe new American Red Cross Standard First Aid withCPR/AED Adult Participant’s Kit is an affordable turnkeysolution that brings together all the necessaryFirst Aid/CPR/AED for the Workplace participantproducts in one kit, offering convenience to bothinstructors and course participants.

Developed to meet needs identifiedby instructor research, the kit includesa host of materials including:

• First Aid/CPR/AED for theWorkplace Participant’s Workbook

• Adult CPR/AED and First Aid Skills Cards

• CPR Recertification Reminder Postcard

• An “I Learned How to Save aLife Today” sticker

• Basic First Aid and CPR CombinationTraining Pack (described below)

The Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Adult Participant’sKit offers a “one-stop-shop” ordering and restocking processand simplifies distribution of course materials to participants.

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First Aid/CPR/AED for the Workplace ProgramParticipant’s Workbook (pkg/10) 656694 978-1-58480-341-6 $ 25.00Adult CPR/AED Skills Card 656691 978-1-58480-338-6 7.25First Aid Skills Card 656692 978-1-58480-339-3 6.99First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor’s Manual 656693 978-1-58480-340-9 23.99First Aid/CPR/AED for the Workplace DVD 656690 978-1-58480-337-9 174.99Includes Bloodborne Pathogens Training video

Infant and Child CPR Skills Card 656695 978-1-58480-342-3 7.25Basic First Aid and CPR Combination Training Pack (pkg/100) 658309 159.00Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Adult Participant’s Kit 656710 978-1-58480-429-1 19.75

Spanish-Language First Aid/CPR/AED ProgramSpanish-Language First Aid/CPR/AED for the Workplace, 656644 978-1-58480-334-8 23.99Schools and the Community Instructor’s Manual with CD-ROMPackaged with free Spanish-language First Aid/CPR/AEDfor the Workplace, Schools and the Community DVD

Spanish-Language First Aid/CPR/AED Program 656643 978-1-58480-333-1 13.50Participant’s Booklet (pkg/10)Spanish-Language Adult CPR/AED Skills Card 656641 978-1-58480-331-7 7.25Spanish-Language First Aid Skills Card 656642 978-1-58480-332-4 6.99Spanish-Language Infant and Child CPR Skills Card 656645 978-1-58480-335-5 7.25

First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and the CommunityParticipant’s Manual 652145 1-58480-300-2/ 15.99

978-1-58480-300-3Instructor’s Manual and CD-ROM 656693 1-58480-340-1/ 23.99

978-1-58480-340-9First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and the Community DVD 652146 1-58480-301-0/ 164.99

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Spanish-Language First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and the CommunityParticipant’s Manual 652147 978-1-58480-430-7 14.99First Aid/CPR/AED for the Workplace, Schools and the 656644 1-58480-334-7/ 23.99Community Instructor’s Manual and CD-ROM 978-1-58480-334-8(Includes FREE Spanish-First Aid/CPR/AED for theWorkplace, Schools and the Community DVD)



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Bloodborne Pathogens Training: PreventingDisease Transmission (1½ to 2 hours)

Add this module to your CPRand first aid training to complywith the training component ofOSHA’s Bloodborne PathogensStandard. Employees will learnhow bloodborne pathogensare spread, how to preventexposures and what to do ifexposed to infectious materials.

Epinephrine Auto-Injector TrainingModule (1 hour)*Add this module to first aid and CPR training andhelp individuals learn how to correctly administeran epinephrine auto-injector to a person who issuffering from a severe allergic reaction.*Available where allowed by state and local regulations.

Asthma Inhaler Training Lesson (45 minutes)Add this training lesson to first aid and CPR trainingto help individuals learn how to correctly administeran asthma inhaler to a person who is having anasthma attack.

Administering Emergency OxygenThe ideal supplement to our CPR training, this courseteaches laypersons and professional rescuers whenand how to use emergency oxygen, resuscitationmasks and BVMs to ventilate a victim. Prerequisite:Certification in CPR — Adult, Child or Infant.

Quick Reference GuideThe First Aid and EmergencyPreparedness Quick Reference Guideis filled with step-by-step instructionsfor responding to first aid anddisaster-related emergencies.This durable, tabbed guide maysupplement the First Aid andPreparedness presentation andis also an ideal reference toolfor use in an actual emergency.Contents include instructionsfor responding to a variety ofemergencies, from heart attacksto insect stings to natural disasters.

Lifesaving CPR Steps andSteps for Choking Emergencies PostersThese lifesaving posters include color photos ofskill steps for responding to a choking or cardiacemergency in an infant, child or adult.Posters are printed in English on one sideand Spanish on the other side.

Supplement Training with AdditionalCourse Options and Products

Emergency Action Steps Wallet CardOne side of this tri-fold walletcard provides full-color imagesand step-by-step directions forresponding to a chokingemergency. The other sideincludes images and directionsfor responding to a cardiacemergency with lifesaving CPRfor adults, children and infants.

Also available in Spanish

Pocket MaskThe Pocket Mask CPR barriercombines a low resistanceone-way valve with adisposable 3M Filtrete™hydrophonic™ filter to helpprevent the passage of saliva andblood between the rescuer and the victim.The single use barrier can be used by allCPR-trained rescuers.

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Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease TransmissionParticipant’s Booklet (pkg/25) 655107 978-1-58480-167-2 $ 48.00

Supplemental ProductsQuick Reference Guide 652139 978-1-58480-390-4 9.95Lifesaving CPR Steps Poster (pkg/5) 656704 978-1-58480-393-5 19.75/pk.Steps for Choking Emergencies Poster (pkg/5) 656703 978-1-58480-392-8 19.75/pk.Emergency Action Steps Wallet Card, English (pkg/25) 656705 2.65/pk.Emergency Action Steps Wallet Card, Spanish (pkg/25) 656707 2.65/pk.Pocket Mask 658225 12.95Workplace First Aid Cabinet for General Businesses and Homes Model 1001 89.95

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Workplace First Aid CabinetThe American Red Cross Workplace First Aid Cabinet can help you meetOSHA’s standard for first aid kits in the workplace. The cabinet features:

• A fully-stocked, wall-mountable first aid cabinet that meets allrequirements for first aid established by OSHA and ANSI

• A design that keeps first aid supplies organized and easy to find

• Cost-effective SmartTab™ ezRefill System makes reordering supplies simple

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CPR/AED for the Professional RescuerDesigned for any individualwho has a duty to respondto emergencies, this 8-hourcourse combines lecturesand video with hands-onskill training; incorporatesreal-life rescue scenariosand lessons that reinforcedecision-making skills.

Key content areas:

• Responding to breathing and cardiac emergenciesin adults, children and infants

• Using an AED on adult and child victimsof sudden cardiac arrest

• Training resources for Administering EmergencyOxygen, Bloodborne Pathogens Training andbonus video segments on the use of epinephrineauto-injectors and asthma inhalers

Emergency ResponseThis comprehensive 44-hourcourse and optional add-onmodules provide completeemergency response trainingthat meets and exceeds theDepartment of TransportationFirst Responders: NationalStandard Curriculum.

Key content areas:

• First aid for injuries and sudden illnesses

• Automated external defibrillation (AED)

• Preventing disease transmission –bloodborne pathogens

• Assessing vital signs, blood pressure measurement

• Using basic and supplemental oxygenbreathing devices

• Spinal injury management

• Muscle, bone and joint injuries

Sport Safety TrainingThe Sport Safety Training program is designed to help coaches, athletictrainers and other participants identify and eliminate potentially hazardousconditions in various sports environments, recognize emergencies andmake appropriate decisions for first aid care. Flexible course options—including a stand-alone Sports Injury Prevention and First Aid course withadditional training available in adult and child CPR and AED—allow youto design the course that’s right for you.

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Nurse Assistant TrainingWhether you’re just starting acareer or ready for a change,the American Red Cross NurseAssistant Training course can help.User-friendly training materials aredesigned to help develop patientcare and other job-related skills.Coursework includes medicalterminology, basic human anatomy,communication skills, basic mathskills, caring for patients withAlzheimer’s disease and hands-onexperience in an actual health care setting.

In addition to professional training,students learn how to begin anddevelop a career. Topics include:

• Conducting a successful job search

• Creating an effective résumé,completing applications

• Developing interviewing techniques

• Managing family and workchallenges, time management

• Exploring career ladders

Explore Program Options that Supporta Career in Caring

Sport Safety TrainingSport Safety Training Handbook 655535 978-1-58480-309-6 $ 12.99Sport Safety Training Instructor’s Manual 655544 1-58480-224-3/978-1-58480-224-2 15.95Video 655545 1-58480-225-1/978-1-58480-225-9 140.00DVD 655546 1-58480-226-X/978-1-58480-226-6 110.00

CPR/AED for the Professional RescuerParticipant’s Manual 652162 1-58480-304-5 12.99Instructor’s Manual 652161 1-58480-303-7 23.99DVD 652160 1-58480-302-9 99.99

Emergency ResponseTextbook 656523 1-58480-095-X 39.95Workbook 656524 1-58480-096-8 24.95Instructor’s Manual 656525 1-58480-097-6 29.95Video Set 656526 1-58480-098-4 265.00

Nurse Assistant TrainingParticipant’s Manual 654080 978-1-58480-414-7 $ 40.00Instructor’s Manual 654098 1-58480-132-8 50.00Training Videos 654099 1-58480-133-6 449.00



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Emergency Preparedness ProtectsStaff and Community Members

That’s why the Red Cross developed a90-minute First Aid and Preparednesspresentation that provides basic first aid anddisaster preparedness information to helpstaff and community members stay preparedfor a variety of emergencies.

This interactive presentation is ideal forthose who want to learn lifesaving skills butdo not need to receive certification. It’s agreat benefit that gives people informationthat can be applied on the job or at home.

Everyone in your facility should know how to preparefor a disaster—and what to do if one occurs.

Enhance Learning withInnovative Course MaterialsEvery participant receives unique,high-quality training materials,including:

First Aid and PreparednessParticipant’s BookletThis booklet is designed for usein the 90-minute First Aid andPreparedness presentation.Also available in Spanish

Quick Reference GuideThe First Aid and EmergencyPreparedness Quick Reference Guideis filled with step-by-step instructionsfor responding to first aid and disaster-related emergencies. This durable,tabbed guide may supplement the FirstAid and Preparedness presentation andis also an ideal reference tool for use inan actual emergency. Contents include instructionsfor responding to a variety of emergencies, fromheart attacks to insect stings to natural disasters.

Guide to BusinessContinuity PlanningCD-ROMThis CD-ROM helps

organizations create basic,effective business continuity

plans, including downloadableforms that can be used to create a custom workbookfor staff members to keep off site. In the event of adisaster, employees will know exactly what steps totake to keep your business going.

Includes nine information-packed modules:

• Introduction to business continuity planning

• Defining goals, identifying processes andprocedures, developing a plan

• Project management

• Facility documentation

• Business impact analysis

• Business continuity alternatives

• Emergency response

• Plan exercise and evaluation

• Plan implementation and maintenance


First Aid and PreparednessFirst Aid and Preparedness Booklet, English (pkg/10) 658232 978-1-58480-398-0 $ 19.50First Aid and Preparedness Booklet, Spanish (pkg/10) 652133 978-1-58480-216-7 19.50Quick Reference Guide 652139 978-1-58480-390-4 9.95Guide to Business Continuity Planning CD-ROM 658200 978-1-58480-184-9 39.95

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Red Cross Safety Series HelpsFamilies Stay Safe

Now you can give peoplethe facts they need to keepthemselves and their families—including pets—safe at home.

Safety Series books show readers how toprevent injuries, avoid illnesses and stay safe.Each guide is color-coded for quick reference,features full-color photos and includes a DVDthat demonstrates skills.

Family CaregivingPractical advice helpsindividuals provide bettercare to an ill or injuredloved one at home—andtake care of themselves.The DVD shows skillssuch as positioningand transferring, givingmedication andrecording vital signs.A detachable EmergencyContact Card keeps vitalinformation handy.

A Family Guide to First Aid andEmergency PreparednessDeveloped specifically forfamilies, this guide coversbuilding a family emergencyplan, emergency supplies lists,evacuation plans and handlingfirst aid emergencies.

Dog First Aidand Cat First AidFrom basic pet owner responsibilities, like spaying,neutering and administering medications to managingbreathing or cardiac emergencies and preparing fordisasters, Dog First Aid and Cat First Aid offerinformation and advice pet owners can trust.

Both feature an easy-to-use first aid reference guidecovering important topics and an accompanyingDVD that shows how to manage urgentcare situations, including car accidents;wounds; electrical shock; and eye,foot and ear injuries.

Red Cross Safety SeriesFamily Caregiving 653975 978-158480391-1 $ 24.95A Family Guide to First Aid and Emergency Preparedness 656802 978-158480403-1 16.95Dog First Aid 657780 978-158480401-7 16.95Cat First Aid 657781 978-158480402-4 16.95

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Build Skills and Confidencewith Learn-to-Swim CoursesThrough a progressive, six-level instructionalapproach, participants learn a variety of strokes,including the front crawl, back crawl, elementarybackstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly.They are also introduced to a wide range ofpersonal safety skills and diving techniques. Coursesare fun and interactive with hands-on training. Moreadvanced-level students refine their skills, learn thebasics of springboard diving and discover how toincorporate swimming into a life fitness plan.

Parent and Child AquaticsDesigned for children 6 months to 5 years ofage, the program builds swimming readiness byemphasizing fun in the water. Parents and childrenparticipate in several guided practice sessions thathelp children learn elementary skills, including waterentry, bubble blowing, front kicking, back floating,underwater exploration and more. Once childrencan perform basic skills without parental assistance,they can begin Learn-to-Swim courses.

Learn-to-SwimRaffy Learns to Swim andWaddles in the Deep aredesigned for participants inLearn-to-Swim Levels 1 & 2and 3 & 4:

• Age-appropriate story linesabout swimming and watersafety skills to reinforce whatchildren are taught in class

• Suggested activities for parents to involve them inthe learn-to-swim process and enable them to workwith their child to practice skills outside of class

• Information for parents about what their childrenare learning in swimming lessons

Water Safety PresentationsDesigned to help increase safetywherever and whenever watersports are enjoyed, Water SafetyToday teaches easy-to-remembersafety tips that apply to pools,spas, water parks, lakes, rivers,oceans and more. Ideal forparents, students in grades 4-12or youth organizations, peoplewho participate in activities in/around the water, suchas camp staff and campers, and the general public.Provide participants with the Water Safety Handbook.

Longfellow’s WHALE TalesAn easy-to-follow lesson plan for parents, teachers orother adult leaders helps teach children ages 5 -12about safe behavior in, on or around the water.No prior swimming experience or water safetytraining is necessary foran individual to leadthe activities offered inthe packet.

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Water SafetyInstructor TrainingThe Water SafetyInstructor (WSI) coursecan be completed inapproximately 30 hoursby candidates who areat least 16 years old.Through video andhands-on skill building,the course featuresclearly described

and applied teaching strategies,including explanation-demonstration-practice, task setting, stationteaching and guided discovery.

An instructor’s manual provides toolsand information needed to plan and conduct courses inthe American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safetyprogram, including Parent and Child Aquatics, Learn-to-Swim and water safety presentations. The manualexplains motor learning principles, directions for courseplanning and detailed teaching progressions withconvenient cross references; a CD-ROM of instructorresources is included with the manual, offering a libraryof teaching activities, games and drills, and video clipsof strokes that WSIs can view for future reference.

An 85-minute Teaching Swimming and Water Safetyvideo is also available to help WSI candidates developtheir “photographic eye” and provide correctivefeedback to swim skill development. The video includescontent for Parent and Child Aquatics.

Swimming andDiving Skills Video/DVDAvailable in VHS or DVD format,this 90-minute presentation featuresUSA Swimming National Teamathletes demonstrating strokemechanics, including front crawl,breaststroke, backstroke,

hydrodynamics, training and fitness principles,plus information on safe diving practices.

Swimming and WaterSafety ManualThis comprehensive manualis particularly valuable forthose who want to improvetheir swimming skills.It includes information onswimming, diving and water safety.Topics include history of swimming, competitiveactivities, hydrodynamics, stroke mechanics, generalwater safety, disabilities and other conditions, fitnessand training. The manual provides the most currentinformation for swimming enthusiasts at all levels.

Safety Training for Swim CoachesThis program provides the practical informationswim coaches need to handle any emergency.Participants learn how to:

• Prepare an emergency action plan

• Recognize a swimmer in distress

• Rescue swimmers using non-swimming rescues

• Handle spinal injuries and more

Meets safety training requirements forUSA SWIMMING coaches

Prepare Staff to Teach AquaticsPrograms in Your Community

GuardStart: Lifeguarding TomorrowHelp alleviate lifeguard shortages and give 11- to14-year-olds a jump start into a lifeguarding job

by offering this cost-effective,easy-to-implement program thatcomplements the Red CrossLifeguarding program. Thecurriculum contains multiple unitsin five categories (prevention,fitness, response, leadership,professionalism), with the entireprogram totaling 50 lessons.

No special instructor training is required, and youcan customize the length, number and order ofthe lessons to best meet your needs.

Aquatic Examiner ServiceEnhance your lifeguarding program with the AquaticExaminer Service. Choose any or all of these options:

Initial Conference: Your local Red Crossrepresentative will visit your facility, collect data andreview your current operational and emergencyprocedures.

Staff Training: Your authorized Red Crosslifeguarding instructors or local Red Cross staff canprovide pre-season testing, annual Red Cross trainingand in-service training.

On-Site Evaluation: Local Red Cross representativeswill make periodic unannounced site visits to observeyour lifeguards, facility operations and lifeguardingequipment and evaluate lifeguard skills.

Contact your local Red Cross chapter about AquaticExaminer Service.

LifeguardingThis participant’s manualincludes the contentneeded to completeany of the four stand-alone lifeguardingcourses, plus optionaltraining in bloodbornepathogens, oxygenadministration andmore. This cost-effective text is alsoa great referencetool for workinglifeguards once training is complete.

Choose the Right Course for Your FacilityLifeguarding—For facilities with traditional pools

Waterfront Lifeguarding—For facilities withnon-surf, open-water environments such as lakesand rivers, as well as traditional pools

Waterpark Lifeguarding—For waterparkenvironments, multi-attraction facilities andtraditional pools

Shallow Water Attendant—For facilities withshallow water (up to 4 ft. deep) attractions suchas catch basins at the foot of slides, windingrivers and kiddie pools

Lifeguard ManagementDesigned to teach aquaticmanagers and lifeguardsupervisors how to effectivelymanage lifeguards and keeppatrons, lifeguards and aquaticfacilities safe. Includes management topics andadditional records and reports, as well as nearly100 in-service training outlines on topics such assexual harassment, assertiveness, communication,fitness and emergency scenarios. Participants receivea manual with a CD-ROM full of customizable tools.


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Swimming and Water SafetySwimming and Water Safety Manual 651300 1-58480-186-7/978-1-58480-186-3 $ 24.95Swimming and Diving Skills Video 651302 1-58480-188-3/978-1-58480-188-7 95.00Swimming and Diving Skills DVD 651304 1-58480-190-5/978-1-58480-190-0 90.00Raffy Learns to Swim: Learn-to-Swim 651307 1-58480-193-X/978-1-58480-193-1 0.95Levels 1 & 2 Participant’s BookletWaddles in the Deep: Learn-to-Swim 651308 1-58480-194-8/978-1-58480-194-8 0.95Levels 3 & 4 Participant’s BookletWater Safety Handbook 651306 1-58480-192-1/978-1-58480-192-4 4.50Longfellow’s WHALE Tales K-6 Educational 651309 1-58480-195-6/978-1-58480-195-5 14.95Packet and CD-ROM(Packet includes CD-ROM and eight posters.)Longfellow’s WHALE Tales Video 654710 0-8151-0839-7/978-0-8151-0839-9 39.95Longfellow’s WHALE Tales Stickers (5 sheets/pk) 651310 1-58480-199-9/978-1-58480-199-3 9.95/pk

Water Safety Instructor TrainingWater Safety Instructor Candidate’s Kit 651311 1-58480-200-6/978-1-58480-200-6 49.95(Kit includes Water Safety Instructor’s Manual withCD-ROM, Swimming and Water Safety Manual, WaterSafety Handbook and two Learn-to-Swim participant booklets.)Water Safety Instructor’s Manual with CD-ROM 651301 1-58480-187-5/978-1-58480-187-0 21.95Guide for Training Water Safety Instructors (Available from your local American Red Cross chapter)Teaching Swimming and Water Safety Video 651303 1-58480-189-1/978-1-58480-189-4 80.00Swimming and Diving Skills and Teaching 651305 1-58480-191-3/978-1-58480-191-7 130.00Swimming and Water Safety DVD SetSwimming and Diving Skills Video 651302 1-58480-188-3/978-1-58480-188-7 95.00Swimming and Diving Skills DVD 651304 1-58480-190-5/978-1-58480-190-0 90.00Swimming and Water Safety Manual 651300 1-58480-186-7/978-1-58480-186-3 24.95

Safety Training for Swim CoachesSafety Training for Swim Coaches Manual 654800 0-86536-143-6/978-0-86536-143-0 7.00Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor’s Manual (Available from your local American Red Cross chapter)

LifeguardingLifeguarding Manual 655731 1-58480-320-7/978-1-58480-320-1 34.99Lifeguarding Instructor’s Manual with CD-ROM 655730 1-58480-319-3/978-1-58480-319-5 32.99Lifeguarding DVD Set 655732 1-58480-321-5/978-1-58480-321-8 290.00Lifeguard Management Manual with CD-ROM 654148 1-58480-305-3/978-1-58480-305-8 26.99GuardStart: Lifeguarding Tomorrow Workbook 655714 1-58480-317-7/978-1-58480-317-1 8.99GuardStart: Lifeguarding Tomorrow 655715 1-58480-318-5/978-1-58480-318-8 22.00Leader’s CD-ROM


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First Aid, CPR, AED Training

Standard First Aid withCPR—AdultFirst Aid Certificate (3 years)Adult CPR Certificate (1 year)page 8

Individuals who want or need first aidand adult CPR training; employersseeking OSHA compliance in a 1-daytraining session.

Recognizing and caring for injuries or sudden illnesses until advanced medical helpcan take over. Handling emergency situations, breathing and cardiac emergencies,adult CPR, basic precautions for preventing disease transmission, the role of AEDs,identifying and caring for life-threatening bleeding, sudden illness and injuries.Meets OSHA Guidelines for First Aid.

Standard First Aid withCPR/AED—AdultFirst Aid Certificate (3 years)Adult CPR/AED Certificate (1 year)page 8

Individuals who want or need first aid,adult CPR and AED training; employersseeking OSHA compliance in a 1-daytraining session.

Recognizing and caring for injuries or sudden illnesses until advanced medical helpcan take over. Handling emergency situations, breathing and cardiac emergencies,adult CPR, basic precautions for preventing disease transmission, identifying andcaring for life-threatening bleeding, sudden illness and injuries. How to use an AEDfor victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Meets OSHA Guidelines for First Aid.

CPR—AdultAdult CPR Certificate (1 year)page 8

Individuals who want or need CPRtraining.

Recognizing and caring for breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, handlingemergency situations until advanced medical help can take over. Adult CPR andbasic precautions for preventing disease transmission.

CPR—InfantInfant CPR Certificate (1 year)page 8

3.75Employees, members of the community,civic organizations, teachers, childcare anddaycare workers, parents and grandparents.

Preventing, recognizing and providing basic care for breathing and cardiac emergenciesin infants under the age of 1 until advanced medical help can take over. Basicprecautions for preventing disease transmission.

Asthma Inhaler Training LessonCourse Completion Certificatepage 12

.75Coaches, teachers, childcare providersand anyone else who may be requiredto assist with the administration of anasthma inhaler.

This lesson is designed to help individuals learn how to correctly administer anasthma inhaler to a person who is having an asthma attack.

Epinephrine Auto-InjectorTraining ModuleCourse Completion Certificatepage 12

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This module is designed to help individuals learn how to correctly administer anepinephrine auto-injector to a person who is suffering from a severe allergic reaction.

CPR—Child and InfantInfant and Child CPR Certificate(1 year)page 8

4.25Employees, members of the community,civic organizations, teachers, childcareand daycare workers, parents andgrandparents.

Preventing, recognizing and providing basic care for breathing and cardiacemergencies in infants and children under the age of 12 until advanced medicalhelp can take over. Basic precautions for preventing disease transmission. Includesoptional child AED training.

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CPR—ChildChild CPR Certificate (1 year)page 8

3.75Employees, members of the community,civic organizations, teachers, childcareand daycare workers, parents andgrandparents.

Preventing, recognizing and providing basic care for breathing and cardiac emergenciesin children between the ages of 1 and 12 until medical help can take over. Basicprecautions for preventing disease transmission. Includes optional child AED training.

4.5CPR/AED—AdultAdult CPR/AED Certificate(1 year) page 8

Business and industry employees orindividuals who want or need CPRand AED training.

Recognizing and handling emergency situations, caring for breathing and cardiac emergen-cies, performing CPR on adults and using an AED on victims of sudden cardiac arrest untiladvanced medical help is available. Basic precautions for preventing disease transmission.

First AidFirst Aid Certificate (3 years)page 8

3.75Business and industry employees orindividuals who want or need basic firstaid skills without training in CPR.

Basic care for injuries or sudden illnesses until advanced medical care can take over.Handling emergency situations; basic disease transmission precautions; recognizingand caring for bleeding, wounds, sudden illness; and immobilizing muscle, bone andjoint injuries. Does not include information on breathing or cardiac emergencies.Meets OSHA Guidelines for First Aid.

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Emergency ResponseEmergency ResponseCertificate (3 years)CPR for the ProfessionalRescuer Certificate (1 year)page 14

44-53Public safety and military personnel;emergency response teams; first aidstations; police, fire and rescueacademies; athletic trainers.

Recognizing and caring for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and suddenillness; preventing disease transmission (bloodborne pathogens); automated externaldefibrillation, assessing vital signs, blood pressure measurement, using basic andsupplemental oxygen breathing devices, spinal injury management, critical incidentstress debriefing, EMS operations. Meets current DOT Standards for First Responders.

CPR/AED for theProfessional RescuerCPR/AED for the ProfessionalRescuer Certificate (1 year)page 14

7.5Public safety personnel; lifeguards;emergency response team members;first aid station workers; students at po-lice; fire and rescue academies; healthcare professionals and athletic trainers.

Recognizing and caring for breathing and cardiac emergencies, two-rescuer CPR,use of resuscitation mask and bag-valve-mask resuscitator. Also, knowledge andskills needed to care for victims of sudden cardiac arrest through use of an AED.

Sports Injury Prevention and First Aid with Adult and Child CPR 7

Sports Injury Prevention and First Aid 4.5

Adult and Child CPR 4

Adult CPR 3.5

Child CPR 3.5

Sports Injury Prevention and First Aid with Adult and Child CPR and AED 9.5

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Sport Safety TrainingSports Injury Prevention andFirst Aid with Adult CPRFirst Aid Certificate (3 years)CPR Certificate (1 year)page 14

6.5Professional and volunteer coaches,athletic trainers and athletic directors.

Sports-related injury prevention such as soft tissue and skeletal injuries, first aidand emergency steps for breathing and cardiac care. Adult CPR.

Nurse Assistant Trainingpage 15

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Young adults, 17+ years old who areinterested in caring for others and wantto enter a career in nurse assisting.(Grades 11-12)

Core caregiving skills centered around the six principles of care—safety, dignity,independence, communication, infection control and privacy—and team building.

Bloodborne PathogensTraining: PreventingDisease TransmissionPreventing Disease Transmis-sion Certificate (1 year)page 12

2Individuals who may come in contactwith infectious materials on the job.

Transmission of disease, employer’s exposure control plan, emergency andfollow-up procedures, preventing disease transmission.

Babysitter’s Trainingpage 7

8-11Young people 11-15 years old who wantthe knowledge, skills and confidenceto care for infants through school-agedchildren.

Basic childcare skills to care for infants through school-aged children. First aid,safety issues and injury prevention.

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Individuals 17 years and older whopossess a current Fundamentals ofInstructor Training authorization, passeach section of the precourse writtenexam with a score of at least 80 percent,and demonstrate competence in theskills evaluation.

Trains instructor candidates to teach Lifeguard Training (including First Aid), CPR for theProfessional Rescuer, Lifeguard Management, AED Essentials, Oxygen Administrationfor the Professional Rescuer, Bloodborne Pathogens Training and Basic Water Rescue.Waterfront ModuleWaterpark Module

Water Safety Instructor CourseWater Safety InstructorAuthorization (2 years)page 19

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Swimmers 16 years and older. Provides candidates with the training they need to plan and conduct courses withinthe American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Program. Covers teachingprogressions, course and lesson planning, recognizing common skill errors,providing corrective feedback, motor learning, hydrodynamic principles.

Instructor Courses

Fundamentals ofInstructor TrainingAn instructor candidate must completean instructor specialty course within1 year of completing Fundamentalsof Instructor Training. Certificateremains valid as long as theindividual holds a current AmericanRed Cross instructor authorization.page 4

5Individuals who want to becomeAmerican Red Cross instructors.

Introduces instructor candidates to the history, structure and activities of the AmericanRed Cross. Prepares instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross specialtycourses to diverse populations.

Lay Responder First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor CourseFirst Aid/CPR/AED InstructorAuthorization (2 years)page 4

17Individuals 16 years and older whopossess a current Fundamentals ofInstructor Training authorization, passeach section of the precourse writtenexam with a score of at least 80 percent,and demonstrate competence in theskills evaluation.

Teaches instructor candidates to plan, organize and conduct Lay Responder FirstAid/CPR/AED courses, including First Aid/CPR/AED for the Workplace, FirstAid/CPR/AED for Schools and the Community, First Aid—Responding toEmergencies, Blended Learning First Aid/CPR/AED and Sport Safety Training.

Emergency ResponseInstructor CourseEmergency Response InstructorAuthorization (2 years)page 4

19Individuals 17 years and older whopossess a current Fundamentals ofInstructor Training authorization, passeach section of the precourse writtenexam with a score of at least 80 percent,and demonstrate competence in theskills evaluation.

Teaches instructor candidates to plan, organize and conduct Emergency Responseprogram courses.

Youth First Aid Programs

Basic Aid Training (BAT)page 7

6-12Children 8-12 years old. (Grades 3-5) Basic first aid skills including choking emergencies, water safety, bicycle and carsafety, avoiding drugs and information on injury prevention and health.

First Aid for Children Today(FACT) page 7

10-14Children 5-8 years old. (Grades K-3) Basic first aid skills, healthy lifestyles and injury awareness.




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Swimming and Water Safety Program

Learn-to-SwimLevel 1-6page 18

variesChildren, adults. Broad range of swimming skills for all ages – six levels to complete to achieve fullcompetency and safety in the water.

Parent and Child Aquaticspage 18

Children 6 months to 5 years withtheir parents.

Water entry, bubble blowing, front kicking, back floating, underwater exploration.

Longfellow’s WHALE Talespage 18

variesGrades K-6. Safety lessons emphasize following pool rules, what to do when things go wrong,ways to help a swimmer in trouble. No instructor training required.

Safety Training for SwimCoachespage 19

8Professional and volunteer swimcoaches.

Provides practical information coaches may need to handle an emergency, includingpreparing an emergency action plan, recognizing a swimmer in distress, rescuingswimmers using non-swimming rescues and handling spinal injuries.

Water Safety Presentationspage 18

.5-2Swimmers and non-swimmers, parents,youth organizations, camp leaders.

Four presentation options provide safety tips for a large variety of aquaticenvironments. Taught in a classroom setting.

Lifeguarding Program

Lifeguarding*page 20

Age 15 years and older. Ideal for facilities with traditional pools. Professionalism, surveillance, victimrecognition, equipment-based rescues, and caring for head, neck and back injuries.

GuardStart:Lifeguarding Tomorrowpage 20

Age 11 to 14 years. Lessons to develop knowledge, attitudes and skills needed to succeed in lifeguardtraining and enhance effectiveness on the job as a lifeguard. Hours vary accordingto need.

Aquatic Examiner Servicepage 20

Aquatic facility directors/management. Evaluates a facility’s safety procedures and lifeguard operations. Choose fromon-site evaluations and lifeguard training support.

Lifeguard Managementpage 20

Head lifeguards, lifeguard supervisors,managers or aquatic facility directors.

Responsibilities of a lifeguard supervisor, the selection and training of lifeguardsand team building principles of injury prevention, risk management and emergencyresponse planning.

Shallow Water Attendant*page 20

Age 15 years and older. Ideal for facilities with shallow water attractions up to 4 feet deep such as catch basinsat the foot of slides, winding rivers and kiddie pools. Teaches surveillance, victimrecognition, equipment-based rescues, and caring for head, neck and back injuries.

Waterfront Lifeguarding*page 20

Age 15 years and older. Ideal for facilities with non-surf, open-water environments such as lakes and rivers,and traditional pools. Patron and facility surveillance issues, rescue board techniques,emergency preparedness.

Waterpark Lifeguarding*page 20

Age 15 years and older. Ideal for waterpark environments, multi-attraction facilities and traditional pools.Surveillance issues, recommended rules and spinal injury management forwaterpark attractions.

* CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certificate (1 year), Lifeguarding Certificate (3 years), Waterfront Lifeguarding Certificate (3 years), Waterpark Lifeguarding Certificate(3 years), Shallow Water Attendant Certificate (3 years) Note: All lifeguarding courses include first aid certification (3 years)

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• Family Caregiving • Dog First Aid

• Family First Aid and Emergency Preparedness • Cat First Aid

Each book features easy-to-understand explanations and directions —and each includes a companion DVD. They’re great gifts for staff, too.

Learn about all four titles on page 17.

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In Every City, In Every Community,the Red Cross is There Because You AreEach year, through more than 700 local chapters, the Red Cross:

• Assists victims of nearly 70,000 disasters.

• Teaches nearly 17 million people how to prepare for and respond toemergencies in their workplaces, homes, schools and communities.

• Collects blood — the gift of life — from some 4 million donors.

• Helps thousands of U.S. service members stay connected with theirfamilies when they are separated by duty.

As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement,a global network of 181 national societies, the Red Cross helps restorehope and dignity to the world’s most vulnerable people.

Red Cross training — such as first aid and CPR/AED — helps everydaypeople save lives. Through your participation in our health and safetyprograms, you enable the Red Cross to provide lifesaving programsand services within our community.

Find out how you can build a safer community by contacting yourlocal Red Cross chapter or visiting www.RedCross.org today.

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