NEW!!  AMERICAN  RED  CROSS  WILDERNESS 
&  REMOTE
FIRST  AID  COURSE 
see program flyer   http://s207092192.onlinehome.us/Wilderness&Remote_First_Aid.pdf

The new American Red Cross Emergency First Aid Guide is designed to help workplaces comply with the revised American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard
Z308.1-2009 requiring a booklet of basic first aid and CPR instructions in all first aid kits and cabinets in the workplace. Order your guides today by contacting your local chapter at 205-758-3608, Sarah McPherson; by calling 800-667-2968; or by visiting www.ShopStayWell.com.

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"CPR Made Simple"

This is a 1 hour presentation that has 15 minutes of instruction and 45 minutes of hands on practice. This program is designed for groups that are not required to have certification, yet need some knowledge of what to do if someone has a cardiac arrest or heart attack. It is also knowledge in a fast paced 1 hour compared to a 4 hour certified class.  Fee: $10. 
Contact Sarah McPherson at sarah.mcpherson@redcrossal.org or 205-758-3608 if you are interested.

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 "PREPARING  SMALL  BUSINESS  WORKPLACES  FOR  PANDEMIC  FLU"  PROGRAM  IS  NOW  AVAILABLE

*Educate employees about how to prepare for and respond effectively to pandemic flu.

*Aid in business continuity in the face of pandemic flu.

  CONTACT  SARAH McPHERSON, sarah.mcpherson@redcrossal.org, at 205-758-3608 for more info.

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**The New Online  COMMUNITY  CATALOG  is Now Available**

The Community Catalog offers 40 pages of information, covering the full portfolio of training programs including First Aid/CPR/AED, Aquatics and Caregiving courses as well as Preparedness materials now available from Staywell.
**Explore the Catalog at www.shopstaywell.com/CommunityCatalog.**

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SHOP  RED  CROSS  STORE. ORG,  www.redcrossstore.org,

and your  CHAPTER  HOUSE,

205-758-3608, 1100 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Tuscaloosa, AL

for these great Red Cross Products and more!!

Dog First Aid, Cat First Aid, First Aid and Safety for Babies and Children, Family Guide to First Aid and Emergency Preparedness--$16.95 Individually (each book includes DVD)

   A     B          C            D

A. Deluxe Family First Aid Kit--$24.95

B. Eton Weather Radio(AM, FM, NOAA) FR300--$40, FR400--$45, FR405--$60

C. Safety Tube--$4.95

D. Ready Essentials First Aid Pack--$4.95

        E         F          G          H

E. Seemore's Playhouse--$12.98                                                                      

F. Family Caregiving Guide--$24.95

G. First Aid and Emergency Preparedness Quick Reference Guide--$9.95

H. American Red Cross Calendar 2010--$8.95

                    SHOP  www.redcrossstore.org  or your Chapter House!!

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BROCHURES  AND  TRAINING  MODULES

For ordering information please contact West Alabama Chapter American Red Cross

Phone: 205-758-3608   Fax: 205-758-4869  Email:  info@bamaredcross.org

SAFETY  SOLUTIONS   $1.75 individual, $10 per packet (1 of each), $17.50 per topic (10 pack of 1)     Includes:  Sleep Deprivation, Shelter-in Place at Work, Personal Protective Equipment, Staying Safe in Your Car, Working Safely with Hazardous Chemicals, Lockout/Tagout.

WORKPLACE  MODULES    $2.25 individual,  $13 per packet (1 of each),   $17.50 per topic (10 pack of 1)      Includes:  Preventing Back Injuries, Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls, Workplace Violence Awareness, Ergonomics, Your Heart Matters, Managing Stress.

Sudden cardiac arrest happens--more than we like to think. Even with the best EMS response, cardiac arrest survival rates drop by 10% for every minute defibrillation is delayed.  An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is a device that analyzes and looks for shockable heart rhythms, advises the rescuer of the need for defibrillation and delivers a shock if needed.  Is your workplace prepared with an AED?  Contact Sarah McPherson @ 205-758-3608 for sales of  Cardiac Science, Philips Heartstart, and Zoll  AED's. When you purchase through the West Alabama Chapter ARC, we train your staff for free on your AED.

Philips' NEW AED Support Site   http://www.philips.com/AEDsupport

(First resort for help with questions about Philips AEDs or need for support for AEDs and associated accessories and data management products.)

                                  FAQ section:

               http://www.healthcare.philips.com/main/products/resuscitation/products/aeds/FAQs.wpd

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Philips LIFELINE  is an easy-to-use medical alert service designed to reduce the risk of living alone.  In the event of a fall or emergency, help is available at the push of a button. Philips LIFELINE is now available through West Alabama American Red Cross with monitor or senior-friendly large button telephone. The emergency response button may be on a necklace or wristband, and now a real TIMEX Tempo watch with built-in personal help button is available.  Have peace of mind knowing that the one you love can get help quickly in an emergency. Philips now offers LIFELINE Voice Extension 68XT which extends the audio range of the base communicator for those who live in larger homes.  For more information,  call  205-758-3608.

HEALTH & SAFETY  COURSE  INFORMATION  and  SCHEDULE

Instructor Course pre-requisites: FIT Self-Study and current A-I-C CPR/AED with First Aid;

    C-PRO includes A-I-C CPR, A-C AED, BLS.

For Health and Safety course registration,  information, or to reserve a separate manikin for

health reasons, please call    205-758-3608.

A minimum of 6 persons per class is required.  Registered Disaster Services volunteers will be provided training at no cost.  Registered Health and Safety Services volunteers should contact Health and Safety Services Director, Sarah McPherson. 

PRE-REGISTRATION  IS  REQUIRED!!     To enroll, please call Health and Safety at 205-758-3608. You must register and pay for your class at least two days prior to the class.

*To Register--please call 205-758-3608 (please have your credit card ready); payment can be mailed to: West Alabama Chapter, American Red Cross, Health & Safety Services, 1100 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35404;  email your registration to info@bamaredcross.org; or register in person.

*Instructors can not accept payments.

*Refunds---Course fees are non-refundable, if you need to transfer to another class, please let us know at least one week in advance.

*Payment  Methods--We accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Please make checks payable to the American Red Cross. Returned check fee is $30.

*Replacement Certificates--If a lost certification card is current, a replacement card can be issued for $8 per certification.

*Transfer/Cancellation Policy--The American Red Cross reserves the right to cancel a class with less than 6 students. Transfers will be allowed 90 days from the original class date to re-register.

*Late Arrivals--Class begins at the scheduled time. Late arrivals cannot be admitted into the class and the course fee will not be refunded; a re-registration fee of $5.00 will be added.

*To receive certification, you must attend all class sessions and pass both skills and written test.

COURSE  DESCRIPTIONS:

Aquatic School       ----  (Sunday--Friday)  April 11-16, LGT $210, WSI & LGI $225
                                          Times TBA

CPR made Simple    --   Call for Appointment, $10

Adult CPR/AED -- Combines CPR & AED to teach participants to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults. Explains the role of AED in the cardiac chain of survival. Course Length: 4 hours, Fee: $40.   5:30p-9:30p,  

        Adult CPR/AED--   (Tuesday)    March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1        

Standard First Aid, Adult CPR & AED -- Recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults and handle emergency situations until advanced medical help arrives. Explains the role of AED in the cardiac chain of survival. Covers material in an approach that complements adult learning styles. Course Length: 7 hours, Fee: $45.   9a-4p, 

   Standard First Aid--   (Saturday) March 20, April 17, May 15, June 19

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer -- Recognizing and caring for breathing and cardiac emergencies, two-rescuer CPR, use of resuscitation mask and bag-valve mask. Knowledge and skills necessary to care for victims of sudden cardiac arrest through the use of an AED. Course Length: 7 hours, Fee: $70....CPR PRO for the Healthcare Provider Certification is 2 years......CPR PRO for the Lifeguard Certification is 1 Year....   9a-4p, 

        CPR PRO--    (Saturday) March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12

C PRO  REVIEW    ---   $50 ---  Friday, Mar. 5, 5:30p 
                                             Monday, Mar. 29, 5:30p

Infant/Child CPR   --  5:30p-9:30p, Fee: $40,  

        Infant/Child CPR--    (Thursday) March 4, April 8, May 6, June 3

Basic First Aid   --  5:30p-9:30p, Fee: $35.  

        First Aid Only--       Tuesday, March 16      Tuesday, April 20
                                        Tuesday, May 18       Thursday, June 17

Review   --  By Appointment,  Fee: $10 less than the price of the full course. 

        Review--       (Tuesday) March 23, April 27, May 25, June 22 

Challenge Courses  --  Take test and pass skills only--no review.  Fee: $25.     
                                        By Appointment.
        Challenge--      (Thursday) March 25, April 29, May 27, June 24

Adult/Child CPR  --  5:30p-9:30p, Fee: $40. 

        Adult/Child CPR--          Thursday,  March 18
                                           Thursday, April 22      Thursday, May 20    
                                                Tuesday, June 15

Babysitter Instructor Training      TBA

Babysitter's Training -- Ages 11-15 learn to make good, responsible decisions and keep children in their care safe. Training includes how to handle emergencies, feeding, diaper care, and choosing age-appropriate toys. 8:30a-5p, Fee: $50. (No certification)

        Babysitter's Training--   March 27

Babysitting Boot Camp       ---  March 16-18, 8a-5p, $80, I-C CPR, FA certification                                 

Lay Responder Instructor Class  -- 8a-5p, Fee: $235. Must have FIT Self-Study and  A-I-C CPR/AED with First Aid.

        Instructor Class--(Thursday-Friday)       March 11-12, April 15-16
                                                                   May 13-14      June 10-11

HIV/AIDS Instructor Course -- Covers information about HIV/AIDS including transmission, prevention, health care, social issues and demonstrates ways of presenting those facts within your community, organization and workplace. Course Length: Total 3 days, 8 hours each day -- Prerequisite is FIT Self-Study and HIV Starter Facts, Fee: $180 ($160 if already an instructor).

        HIV Instructor Course--Mar. 24-26 (Wednesday-Friday), 8a-5p

**IACET CEU's are available for purchase after completion of a course for all classes offered. Visit www.redcrossstore.org to obtain your International Association of Continuing Education and Training CEU. Provide the course name, course date, location of course, ARC chapter name, instructor name; select the CEU for the course and pay the fee; upon verification, the CEU certificate will be e-mailed to you within four weeks (hard copy on request).

**Visit www.iacet.org to review a list of companies, regulatory boards and organizations that have reported to accept the IACET CEU.  **

 PRE-REGISTRATION  IS  REQUIRED  FOR  ALL      COURSES !!

**REGISTER  FOR  RED  CROSS  ONLINE  TRAINING  TODAY**

       LIFESAVING  SKILLS  ARE  JUST  A  CLICK  AWAY  WITH  AMERICAN  RED  CROSS  ONLINE  TRAINING  (BLENDED  LEARNING). Blended Learning is online training from any computer that meets the minimum operating system requirements and has Internet access. Followed by a two-hour skill session.  Register for Red Cross Online Training at www.redcrossonlinetraining.org/?chid=316, West Alabama Chapter, Mid Alabama Region.

          CALL  SARAH  McPHERSON  205-758-3608  FOR  MORE  INFORMATION.