American Red Cross of Central Florida


	The American Red Cross Workplace Training Program provides the latest in lifesaving and safety instruction. Build the program that works for your business using our modular curriculum. Choose a course that suits you and your employees’ needs and we will provide onsite training for our classes. We also offer one-hour long workplace modules designed to supplement our core courses. Don't see what you need here? We can customize any course to fit your unique needs. We also offer a free Workplace Programs Seminar, so you can learn more about our programs firsthand. Adult CPR or Adult CPR with First Aid Learn how to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults. Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. This course is also offered just as Adult CPR. Adult, Infant and Child CPR with First Aid This course trains individuals to become familiar with how to recognize and care for victims of illness and sudden injuries, to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations, and to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory of cardiac emergencies in infants and children. This class is perfect for child-care workers, expectant parents and grandparents. Basic First Aid (without CPR) Introduces participants to emergency action steps, check, call, care and to first aid procedures for injuries and sudden illnesses. AED Training (Automated External Defibrillator) This is a course that is added on to many of our Adult CPR classes. Individuals are trained how to operate an AED in case of a sudden cardiac emergency to enhance their lifesaving skills. Emergency Response This course uses lectures, discussion and simulated emergency situations to deliver information on recognizing and caring for many types of emergencies. This is for individuals who have a duty to respond in emergency situations (first responders) with the knowledge and skills necessary to help sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until advanced medical help arrives. CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Teach professional rescuers (those with a duty to respond) the skills needed to respond appropriately to respiratory and cardiac emergencies. Preventing Disease Transmission A two-hour training module for employers and employees who, while on the job, may be exposed to blood or other body fluids that could cause infection. Employers can offer this program as part of their compliance with OSHA regulations. Available in English and Spanish. Ergonomics Musculoskeletal disorders, known as MSDs, are injuries often associated with repetitive strain or damage to muscles, tendons, nerves, and joints. By applying ergonomic principles taught in this class, you may reduce your risk for MSDs and make any task less taxing on your body. After you take this course you will understand how to apply ergonomic principles, learn to identify and reduce your risk for MSDs, and know how to perform exercises to help reduce the risk of MSDs. Workplace Training Modules Our Injury Prevention modules supplement the core courses in our Workplace Training Program. Choose from a variety of one-hour modules to supplement your core training program with a specialized module within the same training day. Slips, Trips, and Falls Slips, trips, and falls are among the leading causes of injuries in the workplace. They affect people from all occupations because anyone can be at risk for three reasons: lack of safety awareness, unsafe conditions, and unsafe behaviors. • Understand how safety awareness can reduce your risk of slips, trips, or falls. • Identify, report, and correct unsafe conditions and behaviors. • Learn tips for good balance. • Develop a prevention plan. Back Injury Prevention A back injury in simple terms is damage to the spine or to its supporting structures that house and protect the spinal cord. Back injuries can result in pain, lost income, emotional stress, and disability. • Understand the anatomy of the back and the causes of back pain. • Identify and reduce risk factors for back injury. • Learn how to perform simple exercises for stretching and strengthening neck and back muscles to help prevent back injury. • Identify ways to change personal habits to avoid back injury. Workplace Violence Awareness According to the United States Department of Justice, approximately two million assaults and threats of violence occur each year in the workplace. Workplace violence contributes to employee injuries, stress, increased sick days, reduced morale, lost wages, and higher health care costs. • Recognize the categories of workplace violence. • Identify warning signals of potential workplace violence. • Reduce your risk of becoming a victim of workplace violence. Click here for January - June 2003 Course Schedule Click here for July - December 2003 Course Schedule Click here to Register Online Class Confirmation Hotline - (407) 894-4141 extension 5688