| Monday, May 12 | 6-10PM | Dist 112 Community Education | 952-556-6200 |
| Wednesday, May 14 | 6-10PM | Waconia Community Education | 952-442-0610 |
| Monday, July 28 | 6-10PM | Dist 112 Community Education | 952-556-6200 |
| Wednesday, May 07 | 6-8:30PM | Dist 112 Community Education | 952-556-6200 |
| Wednesday, May 21 | 6-8:30PM | Dist 108 Community Education | 952-467-7390 |
| Monday, August 11 | 6-8:30PM | Dist 112 Community Education | 952-556-6200 |
* See Community First Aid & Safety monthly refresher below
| Monday, April 28 | 6-10PM | Dist 112 Community Education | 952-556-6200 |
| Thursday, May 01 | 6-10PM | Waconia Community Education | 952-442-0610 |
| Tuesday, May 13 | 6-10PM | Dist 108 Community Education | 952-467-7390 |
| Monday, June 16 | 6-10PM | Waconia Community Education | 952-442-0610 |
| Tuesday, July 15 | 6-10PM | Dist 112 Community Education | 952-556-6200 |
| Monday, April 21 | 6-8:30PM | Dist 112 Community Education | 952-556-6200 |
| Monday, May 05 | 6-8:30PM | Dist 108 Community Education | 952-467-7390 |
| Wednesday, May 07 | 6-8:30PM | Waconia Community Education | 952-442-0610 |
| Monday, June 23 | 6-8:30PM | Waconia Community Education | 952-442-0610 |
| Tuesday, July 22 | 6-8:30PM | Dist 112 Community Education | 952-556-6200 |
* See Also Community First Aid & Safety monthly refresher below
| Saturday, July 19 | 8:30-4:30PM | Dist 108 Community Education | 952-467-7390 |
| Wednesday, March 12 | 6-10PM | Watertown-Mayer Community Education | 952-955-0280 |
| Tuesday, May 06 | 6-10PM | Dist 112 Community Education | 952-556-6200 |
| Monday, May 19 | 6-10PM | Dist 108 Community Education | 952-467-7390 |
| Tuesday, May 20 | 6-10PM | Waconia Community Education | 952-442-0610 |
| Tuesday, June 10 | 6-10PM | Waconia Community Education | 952-442-0610 |
| Tuesday, August 05 | 6-10PM | Dist 112 Community Education | 952-556-6200 |
| Tuesday, March 04 | 6-9:00PM | Chaska Community Center | 952-448-3176 |
| Thursday, March 06 | 6-9:00PM | Carver Parks & Recreation | 952-448-2740 |
| Saturday, April 05 | 8AM-2PM | Chanhassen Recreation | 952-474-0641 |
| Monday, April 21 | 6-9:00PM | Chaska Community Center | 952-448-3176 |
| Tuesday, April 22 | 6-9:00PM | Chaska Community Center | 952-448-3176 |
| Monday, April 28 | 6-9:00PM | Waconia Community Education | 952-442-0610 |
| Tuesday, April 29 | 6-9:00PM | Waconia Community Education | 952-442-0610 |
| Thursday, May 08 | 6-9:00PM | Chaska Community Center | 952-448-3176 |
| Thursday, May 15 | 6-9:00PM | Chaska Community Center | 952-448-3176 |
| Monday, June 09 | 6-9:00PM | Waconia Community Education | 952-442-0610 |
| Tuesday, June 10 | 6-9:00PM | Waconia Community Education | 952-442-0610 |
| Monday, June 16 | 8AM-2:00PM | Chaska Community Center | 952-448-3176 |
| Tuesday, June 17 | 6-9:00PM | Victoria Recreation Center | 952-443-4255 |
| Wednesday, June 18 | 6-9:00PM | Victoria Recreation Center | 952-443-4255 |
| Monday, July 21 | 8AM-2:00PM | Chaska Community Center | 952-448-3176 |
| Tuesday, August 04 | 8AM-2:00PM | Waconia Community Education | 952-442-0610 |
| Monday, August 18 | 8AM-2:00PM | Chaska Community Center | 952-448-3176 |
| Wednesday, March 26 | 6-10PM | Ridgeview Medical Center | 952-467-4449 |
| Wednesday, April 30 | 6-10PM | Ridgeview Medical Center | 952-467-4449 |
| Wednesday, May 28 | 6-10PM | Ridgeview Medical Center | 952-467-4449 |
| Wednesday, June 25 | 6-10PM | Ridgeview Medical Center | 952-467-4449 |
| Wednesday, July 30 | 6-10PM | Ridgeview Medical Center | 952-467-4449 |
DESCRIPTION OF AMERICAN RED CROSS HEALTH AND SAFETY COURSES
AQUATICS
Count on the American Red Cross for the best training on how to be safe in, on and around the water.
The American Red cross has been the leader in swimming and lifeguarding since 1914.
SWIMMING AND WATER SAFETY
This is an excellent course for boys and girls, who are 11 to 15 years of age or older, who want to learn the responsibilities of babysitting. You will learn about: home emergencies, feeding children, Leadership - Safety and Responsibility; Stop - Think Safety; Safe Play; Basic Care; First Aid for Breathing and Bleeding Emergencies; and The Business of Babysitting. Participants receive a handbook, a certificate, and a safety kit. Total course hours:8 (Minimum age 11 by the last class session)
COMMUNITY FIRST AID AND CPR
You need to know what to do in an emergency before medical help arrives. Since you may be faced with an emergency in your lifetime, it’s important that you know how to recognize an emergency and how to respond. Class participants will receive a Red Cross certification.
ADULT CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation)
You need to know what to do in an emergency before medical help arrives. Since you may be faced with an emergency in your lifetime, it’s important that you know how to recognize an emergency and how to respond. This course is designed for individuals to learn how to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies; including performing adult rescue breathing and CPR. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an American Red Cross Adult CPR certificate. (4.5 CEU credits)
INFANT / CHILD CPR
If your child stops breathing or chokes, do you know what to do? You and your family can learn a plan to act quickly and effectively in life-threatening situations involving respiratory or cardiac emergencies affecting infants and children from birth to 8 years old. This course teaches rescue breathing, CPR, and first aid for choking, as well as how to reduce their risk of injury and illness. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an American Red Cross Infant and Child CPR certificate. (This course meets the requirements of Rule #3 for CPR training for Child Care Center employees) (4.5 CEU credits)
STANDARD FIRST AID WITH AED
This course is designed to give individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and care for life threatening respiratory and/or cardiac emergencies in Adults. Providing CPR and basic First Aid care for injuries and sudden illnesses, including the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. This course meets OSHA guidelines for first aid training.
PREVENTING DISEASE TRANSMISSION
Designed to assist in meeting the requirements of the OSHA Standard on Bloodborne Pathogens, this course is also valuable for anyone who would like to learn more about bloodborne diseases and infection control:
PET FIRST AID
This course is designed to provide information you need to keep your pet safe and act with confidence during and emergency (until you can take your pet to a veterinarian). Emphasis is placed on dogs and cats. Topics include: Proper emergency procedures, emergencies and problems requiring immediate attention, rescue breathing and CPR for your pet. Please note: Do not take your pet to class, dog and cat manikins will be used.
FIRST AID TALKS FOR SCOUTS
A workshop for scouts to help them earn their Readyman Badge and for Junior Girl Scouts to help them earn their First Aid Badge.
URGENT CARE FOR CHILD CARE CENTER PROVIDERS
Specially-designed for child care center providers who need training in both infant and child CPR and First Aid. This combination course meets the requirements of Rule #3 of the Department of Human Services relating to both First Aid and CPR training for child care center providers. Total course hours: 12
INFANT AND CHILD FIRST AID FOR CHILD CARE CENTER PROVIDERS
This course is for family members, day care providers, and babysitters of children and infants. It includes rescue breathing, obstructed airway, bleeding, poisoning, shock, burns, and other childhood medical problems. This course meets the requirements of Rule #3 of the department of Human Resources relating to First Aid training for child care center providers.
AMERICAN RED CROSS: BACK INJURY PREVENTION
Back injury can occur anywhere, anytime. According to recent studies as reported by the Cable News Network (CNN), four out of five adults in America will suffer from back pain at some stage in their lives. Further studies indicate that back injuries are the leading result of accidents to workers under the age of 45. 20% of all reported occupational injuries and illnesses are due to back injuries, with a total estimated annual cost ranging between $20 billion and $50 billion. Even a minor injury can be costly. This workplace module is an introduction to back injury prevention. This program will help you: Understand the anatomy of the back and 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.
AMERICAN RED CROSS: MANAGING STRESS
Every one of us experiences stress at some point in our lives - when we work, travel, and spend time with family and friends. Stress is not always harmful, and the amount of stress varies from person to person. But, according to the American Psychological Association (APA), 43% of all adults suffer adverse health effects from stress. The APA also estimates that job stress costs business and industry 300 billion annually due to absenteeism, lower productivity, and workers’ compensation benefits. Chronic and ongoing stress may create problems at home, and can lead to disease and other related conditions, such as high blood pressure, headaches, fatigue, and anxiety. The American Red Cross wants you to learn how to recognize workplace “stressors” so that you can begin to understand and manage stressful situations. This workplace module is an introduction to managing stress and can help you: Recognize the causes and signals of stress. Identify ways to manage stressful situations. Develop personal strategies for managing stress.
AMERICAN RED CROSS: ERGONOMICS
You may already understand the concept of ergonomics. In simple terms, it means improving the fit between your body and an activity. The result of proper ergonomics is increased comfort and efficiency. But ergonomics is not just job-related. By applying ergonomic principles, you can make any task less taxing on your body. This program will help you to know:
FIRST AID
You may be faced with an emergency in your lifetime, it’s important that you know how to recognize an emergency and how to respond.
NATION-WIDE CLASS ATTENDENCE
Total number of people enrolled in Red Cross Health and Safety courses during fiscal year 2002: