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Every year more than 12 million people enroll in Red Cross courses to learn how to prevent and cope with injuries, the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. and the leading killer of children. One in 22 Americans has received Red Cross training that reflects the most recent developments in first aid, lifeguarding, swimming, CPR, and health care. As a result, the chances are better than ever that a Red Cross-trained volunteer is nearby - ready to act when someone starts choking, collapses from a heart attack, or is drowning in a swimming pool.

Our vision is to reduce the incidence of accidental death and injury through educational programs that are accessible, affordable, and responsive to the needs of the American people.

Community Courses

These courses are open to the public and offered in both English and Spanish, in Santa Cruz and in Watsonville. Pre-registration is required for the CPR and First Aid courses.

Standard First Aid
This course is designed to train individuals to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations, and to recognize and care for life-threatening emergencies such as respiratory or cardiac problems, sudden illness and injury. Successful completion earns two American Red Cross certifications: Adult CPR, valid for one year and Standard First Aid, valid for three years.
Fee: $30. Time: One weekend day, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. or two evenings, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Community First Aid and Safety
This course is designed to train individuals and families to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations, and to recognize and care for life-threatening emergencies such as respiratory or cardiac problems, sudden illness or injuries to infants, children or adults. Successful completion earns two American Red Cross certifications: Community CPR, valid for one year, and Community First Aid & Safety, valid for three years. This course does not meet the requirements of AB243 for child care providers.
Fee: $35. Time: One week day, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. and one Saturday, 8 a.m. - 1p.m.
Adult CPR
This course is designed to train individuals how to recognize signs and symptoms of heart attacks, provide artificial respiration, and do one-rescuer CPR on a person age 8 through adult. Successful completion earns one American Red Cross certification: Adult CPR, valid for one year.
Fee: $22. Time: One evening 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Adult CPR Review Course
This course is for those seeking recertification in Adult CPR whose certificates are still current (issued within the last 12 months). Participants should review text prior to attending review course, be prepared to demonstrate required class skills and take a written test.
Fee: $16. Time: One evening, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Infant & Child CPR
This course can prepare parents and caregivers to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations, and to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in infants and children. Successful completion earns one American Red Cross certification: Infant & Child CPR, valid for one year.
Fee: $25. Time: One weekend day, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. or one weekday evening, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
CPR for the Professional Rescuer
This course is to teach professional rescuers (this with a duty to respond) the skills needed to respond appropriately to respiratory and cardiac emergencies. Includes adult, infant and child CPR with two-rescuer CPR, use of resuscitation mask and bag-valve mask. Pocket mask is included in the price of the class. Successful completion earns one American Red Cross certification: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, valid for one year.
Fee: $45. Time: One day, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
When Help is Delayed
This course builds on existing first aid training to educate individuals about emergency care in delayed help settings including farms, camps, workplaces, waterfronts and back country settings. Many acclivities in these areas often take place where an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) response could take 30 minutes or more. Prerequisites: For those seeking certification, prerequisites are current certification in an American Red Cross first aid and CPR course.
Fee: $16. Time: One evening, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
California Child Care
This course was developed to fulfill the requirements of AB243 for child care providers. It includes training in injury prevention, pediatric first aid and infectious diseases, plus infant and child CPR. Successful completion of Module 1 earns two American Red Cross certifications: Infant & Child CPR, valid for one year, and Child Care First Aid, valid for three years. Successful completion of Module 2 earns one American Red Cross certification. Child Care Health and Safety Units, valid indefinitely.
Fee: ($60. Combined) ($30. Each Module) Time: Varies.

Full Service Courses

Professional instructors train employees/members of local businesses and other organizations. We provide the safety training at the location, time, and convenience of your organization. Course schedules are flexible to meet the needs of busy people. Please contact the chapter for help making training arrangements that will save your organization money, time and lives.

Instructor/Trainer Courses

We train employees/members of local businesses and organizations to be CPR and First Aid instructors. They then train their staff in CPR and First Aid. Equipment, books, videos, technical support, etc. are available through the chapter. In addition, most Red Cross Aquatic courses are considered Third Party, as they are taught at outside locales that have pools.

Instructor Candidate Training
All instructor course require an instructor candidate application. Please call 831.462-2881 to request this application from Health and Safety. This course focuses on methods of teaching, instructor functions and responsibilities in planning, conducting and evaluating Red Cross courses. Successful completion of ICT is a prerequisite to all Red Cross instructor courses. Minimum age is 17 years. Call for more information.
Fee: $10. Time: One evening, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
CPR/First Aid Instructor Training
This course is designed to train instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross basic level first aid and CPR courses. Prerequisites include the ICT course, 17 years of age or older, and completion of a skills check. Participants must be prepared to demonstrate proficiency in CPR and First Aid the first night of the class. Call for more information.
Fee: $35. Time: Four evening, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
CPR for the Professional Rescuer Instructor Training
This course is designed to train instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Prerequisites include the ICT course, 17 years of age, and completion of skills check. Participants must be prepared to demonstrate proficiency in CPR for the Professional Rescuer the first night of class. Priority enrollment offered to those with a current Health and Safety instructor authorization. Call for more information.
Fee: $35. Time: Four evenings, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Registration for classes may be done in person at either:

the Santa Cruz office
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 a.m.

or at the Watsonville Training Center office - 831.722.3801
Moday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.,

through the mail, or over the phone with a Visa or MasterCard. For more information, please call the office closest to you.

American Red Cross
Santa Cruz County Chapter
2960 Soquel Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Tel: 831.462.2881
Fax: 831.462.5996
Net: sccarc@crossnet.org

American Red Cross
www.redcross.org

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