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

HIV Instructor Course pre-requisites: FIT Self-Study and HIV Facts.  Lifeguard

Management---no prerequisites.    C-PRO includes A-I-C CPR, A-C AED, BLS.

***Administrative fee  (certificates; replacement card; student--Shelton, U of A, Stillman)

effective January 1, 2008,   $8.00 per person.  This fee is included in course

fee for scheduled classes listed above.***

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.

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              ANNOUNCING  BLENDED  LEARNING

LIFESAVING  SKILLS  ARE  JUST  A  CLICK  AWAY  WITH  AMERICAN  RED  CROSS  WEB-BASED  BLENDED  LEARNING

CONVENIENT, FLEXIBLE  TRAINING

The first portion of the training is completed online, so each course participant can take the training from any PC (Windows-based) computer with Internet access.  For the second part of the training, a Red Cross instructor will conduct the approximately two-hour skills check with course participants. 

INDIVIDUALIZED  LEARNING

American Red Cross Web-based learning is flexible and self-paced.  Unlike training with a group, participants can learn at their own pace, allowing them to stop and review infor- mation whenever necessary to ensure that they completely understand the instruction.  Course takers have the option of going through the lessons in full or abbreviated form and can test out of lessons as well. 

ORGANIZATIONS  WITH  SPECIFIC  TRAINING  NEEDS  can combine any of the following course options to build their training program:

*First Aid          *CPR -- Adult, Child and Infant CPR

           *Automated External Defibrillation (AED) -- Adult and Child

              BLENDED  LEARNING  COURSE  SCHEDULE

BL: CPR/AED-Adult with CPR-Child and Infant           5/15/08         9am   (ID1614369)

BL:CPR--Adult                                                     5/15/08         3pm   (ID1620529)

BL:First Aid                                                         5/27/08         9am   (ID1618227)

BL:CPR--Adult                                                     5/28/08         8am   (ID1620570)

BL:Standard First Aid with CPR--Adult                      6/10/08         12pm  (ID1620645)

BL:Standard First Aid with CPR/AED--Adult               6/12/08         10am   (ID1620634)

BL:CPR/AED--Adult                                              6/27/08         10am   (ID1620708)

BL:First Aid                                                         7/8/08          10am   (ID1620732)

BL:CPR--Adult                                                     7/24/08        10am    (ID1620759)

BL:CPR--Child and Infant                                      7/24/08          3pm    (ID1620752)

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FOR  INFORMATION  ON  YOUTH  PROGRAMS  SEE  OUR  COURSE  DESCRIPTIONS  PAGE.    THE  AWARD - WINNING  MASTERS  OF  DISASTER  PREPAREDNESS  CURRICULUM  IS  NOW  AVAILABLE  IN  CUSTOMIZED  FORMATS  FOR  BOTH  FAMILIES  AND EDUCATORS.  SEE    www.redcross.org/disaster/masters/    

                         and   http://westbama.com.

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                    HIV/AIDS  EDUCATION  COURSES

                                      2008

                           AMERICAN  RED  CROSS

The American Red Cross is pleased to announce the following courses in HIV/AIDS prevention education:

  For more information, contact Sarah McPherson at the West Alabama Chapter of the American Red Cross @ 205-758-3608 or 1-800-516-3387.

                     ** HIV/AIDS  STARTER  FACTS  CLASS

Provides individuals with a knowledge base on HIV and AIDS and skills in separating facts from misinformation and opinions.  PRE-REGISTRATION  IS  REQUIRED.   COURSE  FEE:  $25.00   NEXT  CLASS  TBA.

     ** AFRICAN  AMERICAN  HIV  INSTRUCTOR  COURSE

Teaches how to give public presentations within the African American community, how to respond appropriately to questions asked, and how to feel comfortable talking about sensitive subjects on HIV/AIDS.  Also, this course teaches you how to be non-judgmental and culturally sensitive.  Prerequisite is Starter Facts and FIT. ***This course does not allow you to teach Starter Facts.     COURSE  FEE:  $175  ($150  if already an instructor).  PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.    NEXT  CLASS  TBA.

                     ARE  YOU  FROM  OUT-OF-TOWN?

Not a problem!  Simply call the Holiday Inn Express located next door to our chapter House and let them know you are coming to town for one of our classes.  They will arrange a room and a continental breakfast for you at a discounted rate of $94.00 per night.  Contact them at 205-464-4000, 1120 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Tuscaloosa, AL  35404.

For online information on Health and Safety courses, visit  www.redcross.org/services/hss/.

Visit our  COURSE DESCRIPTIONS  page for Health and Safety Course descriptions, including HIV/AIDS

                        Prevention and Education.

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EMERGENCY KITS----WEATHER  RADIOS---BREATHING  BARRIERS

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

ARC  2 PERSON/3 DAY  DISASTER  KIT--Backpack $55  (350514543), 

                                                          Carrying Case $67    (350514217)

ARC  CAR  KIT  #1------$19.50   (350514504)

ARC  ROAD  HAZARD  KIT (triangle kit)----$27    (350514438)

ARC  SIDEKICK  SURVIVAL  KIT----$12    (350514583)

BABYSITTER  KIT----Backpack $13.35   (350514424), 

                                  Black Nylon Tote Bag  $10   (3500)

BABYSITTER  FIRST  AID  KIT  #7----$6.25  (350514065)

BENZALKONIUM  TOWELETTES--------$0.10   (109120001)

BIOHAZARD  COMPLIANCE  KIT-------Kit #2  for $14.50   (350222001), 

                                                         Kit #5  for   $28.50    (350222003)

BIOHAZARD  EMERGENCY  RESPONSE  KIT  #2-----$42   (350512015)

BIOHAZARD  KIT  #4------$12   (350223001)

BODY  FLUIDS  CLEAN-UP  PERSONAL  PROTECTION  KIT-----$14.95  (2300PPE)

BODY  FLUIDS  CLEAN-UP  SPILL  CLEAN-UP  KIT----$9.95   (2300)

BURN  KIT-----$25.95    (350512140)

BVM  ADULT---$14   (84004503)

BVM  PEDS---$14    (84003503)

CAMPERS  FIRST  AID  KIT----$15   (AE5203)

COLD & FLU  KIT---$29.50   (350514582)

CPR  MICROSHIELD  CLEAR  MOUTH  BARRIER-----$7 each  (AE5200R)

CPR  PRACTI-SHIELD  50/box----$15   (AE5202)

CPR  RESCUE  MASK  STANDARD  BLACKZIPPER-----$10   (820015)

CPR  RESUSCITATOR  MASK--OXYGEN  INLET (RED  POUCH)---$10   (5000SG)

CPR  WHITEZIPPER----$10  (25210)

DISASTER  SUPPLIES  STARTER  KITS,  1 person/3 day---$33.50  (350514542)

                                                        1 person/3 day---$50   (4001DN)

                                                        2 person/3 day----$66   (4000D)

                                                        4 person/3 day----$150  (350514171)

DUFFLE  BAG  RED  w/  YELLOW  REFLECTOR  STRIP----$75   (440000400)

EMERGENCIES  IN  THE  WORKPLACE  KIT----$291.50     (652137)

EYEWASH  KITS    #1-----$10   (350514220),     #2-----$18.50    (35051221)

FAMILY  FIRST  AID  KITS  (HARD  CASE)----$18.95       (321324)        

                                     (RED  ZIP  BAG)---$19.95       (321326)

FAMILY  FIRST  AID  KIT-------$20   (2400N)

FIRST  AID  AUTO  KIT---$19.95   (2700)

FIRST  AID  CAR  KIT---$19.50  (350514581)

FIRST  AID  CREAM  PACKETS----$0.25    (104040000)

FIRST  AID  INDUSTRIAL  KITS,   10 person------$16     (350512210)

       (PLASTIC  BOX)                  25 person------$35     (350512211)

                                               50 person------$45     (350512212)

                                               50 person (refill)-----$24.50     (350513212)

                                               100 person-----$156.50    (351401100)

FIRST  AID  KIT  DELUXE (for INFANT  &  TODDLER)----$30   (321259)

FIRST  AID  KIT  MINI  PAK  (HARD  CASE)----$3.50    (350502009)

FIRST  AID  KIT  MINI  PAK  IN  POUCH  (SOFT  CASE)----$3.50   (350514125)

FIRST  AID  KIT  MINI  PAK  IN  POUCH  w/  CPR  BARRIER----$7.50  (350514120)

FIRST  AID  KIT  PERSONAL/FANNY  PACK-----$18.00   (3200)

FIRST  AID  KIT  SPORT  SAFETY,  soft red zip-around bag----$12.95

FIRST  AID  KIT  w/  SMALL  PILLOW  &  FANNY  PACK----$15    (3200)

FIRST  AID  STATION  KIT  #2----$191.70   (352502015)

FIRST  AID  TRAVEL  KIT------$7    (350512119)

FIRST  RESPONDER  KIT-----$75    (355300006)

GLOVES  (LATEX-FREE,  POWDER-FREE)-----$  CALL FOR  PRICES    (2611-2614)

HIKERS  FIRST  AID  KIT----$5    (350514559)

HOME & TRAVEL  FIRST  AID  KIT----$35    (3700)

KIDS  FANNY  PACK-----$15   

LIFEGUARD  FIRST  AID  KIT----$19.95     (3350)

ONE  WAY  VALVE  FOR  ADULT & INFANT  MASK----$4   (PAN50000RV2)

OSHA  STANDARD  INDUSTRIAL  KIT  (100 person)  METAL-----$156.50   (351401101)

            *******REFILL KITS  AVAILABLE

PEDIATRIC  POCKET  MASK  (BLUE & YELLOW)---$12    (820050)

PERSONAL  FIRST  AID  KIT-----$6.95     (321323)

PET  FIRST  AID  KITS,    #1------$26.65     (350514028)

                                    #2------$21.65     (350514025)

                                    #3------$12.50     (350514026)

POCKET  MASK  PAK  (ADULT/PEDS)------$13.50    (50005GI)

POCKET  MASK  PAK  (BLACK  ZIP  POUCH)----$6

WEATHER  RADIO  MULTIPURPOSE (RED)-------$45      (FR400)

WEATHER  RADIO  MULTIPURPOSE  (SILVER)--------$45    (FR400)

WEATHER  RADIO  MULTIPURPOSE  (WHITE)-----$40      (FR300)

WEATHER  RADIO  MULTIPURPOSE  (WHITE)----$45     (FR350)

READY-TO-GO  EMERGENCY  PREPAREDNESS  KIT (PERSONAL  KIT)---$40   (4001DNW)

RED  FLEECE  BLANKETS  ROLL UP-----$10

RES-CUE  KEY  MASK  REFILL----$4    (248001000)

RES-CUE  MASK (AMBU)  HARD  WHITE  CASE----$12    (252106)

RES-CUE  MASK  case  80----$11    (5005SG)

SAFETY  TUBE----$5   (321329)

STIFF  NECK  COLLAR----$15    (AE3015)

STIFF  NECK  PEDI  COLLAR-----$15    (AE3016)

TRAVEL  KIT-------$  CALL  FOR  PRICE     (350512119)

VELCRO  CPR  KEY  RING  #1----$8.50     (350514102)

VELCRO  FIRST  AID  KEY  RING  #2-----$2    (350514467)

AMERICAN  RED  CROSS  CLOTHING  ITEMS (T-SHIRTS, SWEATSHIRTS, etc.)

                      CALL  205-758-3608  FOR  PRICES,  $10  and  up.

************TYPICAL  KIT  DECRIPTIONS:

FIRST  RESPONDER  KIT-----3 triangular bandages, 4 pressure bandages, 20 antiseptic wipes, 12 safety pins, iso-shield CPR barrier, rescue blanket, bandaids (5 fingertip, 5 knuckle, 30 plastic strip), 5 wound dressings, 5 conforming bandages, note pad, 10 pr gloves, emergency action guide, 10 alcohol prep pads, scissors (paramed), tweezers, penlite, cold compress, 10 gauze pads, elastic bandage, 2 adhesive tape, 6 eye pads, pencil, power scissors.

SAFETY  TUBE------this is a convenient 'grab and go' personal emergency kit, containing a water pouch, dust mask, whistle, and six-hour light stick.  Ideal for office workers, commuters and students.

DISASTER  SUPPLIES STARTER  KIT (2 person/ 3 day)------ 4 food rations (1200 cal), 2 rescue blankets, 2 dust mask, 2 rolls toilet paper, 2 poncho, flashlight w/ batteries, 18 purified drinking water, 2 light sticks, 4 sanitary napkins, whistle, 2 pr work gloves, first aid packet.

HOME  AND  TRAVEL  FIRST  AID  KIT-----2 combine pads, 2 roller gauze, biohazard bag, 9 sterile gauze pads 3"x3", 4 sterile gauze pads 4"x4", 15 BZK Towelettes, 2 island bandages 2"x4", 2 fingertip bandages, 2 knuckle bandages, 15 adhesive bandages, 1 BurnX burn gel, 2 pr gloves, 2 Nextemp thermometers, tweezers, 2 first aid tape, 5 butterfly bandages, IvyX poison ivy relief, 3 sting relief pads, 3 triple antibiotic packs, scissors, emergency blanket, instant ice pack, triangular bandage.

PET  FIRST  AID  KIT  #1------- 4 pr gloves, 5 gauze pads 3"x3", 2 non-adh. pads, rescue blanket, emerband 2", scissors, cold compress, penlight, 2 tongue depressors, 10 alcohol prep pads,  1 peroxide,  1 eye wash, 2 conforming bandage, 5 gauze pads 4"x4", combine dressing 5"x9", triangular bandage, adhesive tape, tweezer, styptic pencil, scoop and scraper, absorb cotton, 10 antiseptic wipes, 2 petroleum jelly, 5 antibiotic packets.