Health & Safety Courses

Adult CPR/AED
Fee $45.00
The purpose of the Adult CPR/AED course is to prepare individuals to recognize and provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, including performing CPR on an adult and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Certification valid for 1 year.

Adult CPR/AED & First Aid
Fee $60.00
The purpose of the Adult CPR/AED and First Aid course is to prepare individuals to recognize and provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies and for injuries and sudden illness; and to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Adult CPR/AED certification valid for 1 year. First Aid certification valid for 3 years.

Adult CPR/AED with Infant & Child CPR
Fee $65.00
The purpose of the Adult CPR/AED with Infant and Child CPR course is to prepare individuals to recognize and provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies for all ages including performing Adult CPR and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest.  Certificate valid for 1 year.

Infant & Child CPR
Fee $45.00
The purpose of the Infant and Child CPR course is to prepare individuals to recognize and provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies. Certification valid for 1 year.

First Aid
Fee $35.00
This course provides certification in First Aid only.  The purpose of this course is to learn how to recognize, respond to and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illness. Certification valid for 3 years. This course DOES NOT meet the State of Connecticut requirements for family and day care staff.  See Connecticut Childcare below.

Adult CPR/AED, Infant & Child CPR & First Aid
Fee $70.00
This course covers various topics such as recognizing and caring for breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, infants and children; using an AED for victims of cardiac arrest, and identifying and caring for life-threatening bleeding, sudden illness and injuries.  Adult/AED, Infant & Child CPR certification valid for 1 year, First Aid certification valid for 3 years.

CPR Challenge
Fee Adult CPR/AED or Infant/Child CPR $30.00
Additional components $5.00 each
No instruction, text or review. Skill and written tests only. The challenge is not  recommended for those who are not confident or unsure of skills and knowledge.
For class in Torrington call (860) 482-8182

Connecticut Childcare 
Fee $60.00
This course teaches participants how to recognize and provide care for choking, breathing, and cardiac emergencies in infants and children; as well as injury prevention, emergency care, childhood illness and more.  CPR certification valid 1 year. Connecticut Childcare certification valid 3 years. This course meets the State of Connecticut training requirements for family and day care staff.  

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (2005)
Fee $70.00
Recognizing and caring for choking, breathing, and cardiac emergencies for adults, infants, and children.  Two rescuer CPR, use of resuscitation and bag-valve masks. Preventing disease transmission. (Valid 1 yr.)

Babysitter's Training
Fee $45.00
This course provides students with training in how to care for children in their home - including how to prevent injuries and what to do in an emergency. (Call 755-1137 for information on private group classes.)
Prerequisite: Students must be at least 11 years of age.

Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease Transmission

This course has been developed with guidance from the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to comply with the training component of OSHA’s bloodborne pathogen standard. Certification valid for 1 year. These course offerings also include information and materials useful for preparing for a possible flu pandemic. Call for information.

Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT)
(Required prerequisite for all instructor courses.) This course introduces instructor candidates to the history, structure and activities of the American Red Cross.  Prepares instructor candidates to teach specialty courses to diverse populations and introduces Red Cross policies and procedures. 
COST:  $40.00  

All courses will be held at the Waterbury Office.  PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 

Community Disaster Education Programs

A video based course that focuses on the activities of Community Services on a local and national disaster relief operation.  Prerequisite: Introduction to Disaster Services

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Refunds or transfers will NOT be issued to students who fail to show up for class.

• CPR and First Aid require strenuous physical activity and practice on both a partner and a manikin. New CPR standards and training techniques require prolonged kneeling and extended practice of rescue breaths and chest compressions!  If you have a medical condition or disability which could affect your participation in this training, please consult with your physician before registering. Successful skills practice is required for certification.

• The American Red Cross follows Centers of Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for the cleaning and decontamination of manikins. According to the CDC there has never been a documented case of any infectious disease being transmitted through the use of CPR training manikins.

• To receive course certification, you must attend all sessions and pass all skill tests and written exams. A minimum score of 80% is required on sections of written exams.

• Courses are held at the office indicated, unless otherwise noted. There will be a lunch break for classes that are scheduled for the entire day.

• Materials are available in Spanish for selected classes.

Three Ways To Register

Only three students from any one organization or business will be accepted into a single community course. For more information on scheduling a course specifically for your organization or business (at your location), contact any of our chapter offices.

Complete the Registration Form and mail it to the appropriate chapter office (Waterbury  for classes at either the Naugatuck location or Waterbury office, or Torrington). Be sure to mark the outside of your envelope "Course Registration."
If you can't print the Registration Form, you may send your name, address, phone number, and desired course title, starting date, and location; along with a check/money order; or your Discover, MasterCard, or Visa credit card data (name of card holder, card number, expiration date, and signature) to the appropriate office.
(NOTE: We cannot process your registration without a phone number.)

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