Community First Aid and CPR classes

First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and the Community
One of our most popular courses, it is great for community needs. This course combines lectures, demonstrations and video with hands-on training and practice. Participants in this course learn to recognize and respond to emergencies including shock, cardiac and breathing emergencies for adults, children and infants, heat and cold emergencies, sudden illnesses and poisonings. Additionally, participants will learn first aid for everything from cuts and scrapes to muscle, bone and joint injuries.

CPR – Adult (3-1/2 hours)
For the person who only needs adult CPR training, this hands-on skills training prepares them to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults. Adult CPR/AED is available in a 4-1/2 hour course with AED training included.
Available in English and Spanish

CPR – Child and Infant (4-1/4 hours)
Designed for those who care for children, either full time or occasionally, this course teaches participants how to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants and children age 12 and younger. CPR – Infant is available separately as a 3-3/4 hour course that applies to infants up to 12 months; CPR – Child (3-3/4 hours) is available separately and applies to children between the ages of 1 and 12.
Available in English and Spanish.

AED – Adult and Child
This course teaches individuals currently certified in CPR – Adult and CPR – Child how to safely use an AED to provide care for victims of sudden cardiac arrest.

Sport Safety Training (6 1/2 hours)
The American Red Cross and the United States Olympic Committee have joined forces to develop an exciting coach for coaches who want to keep their athletes safe. This course covers sports-related injury prevention, first aid care and Adult CPR. An optional Child CPR component may also be taken. This course is a must for coaches, officials and parents of athletes.

Contact our Health & Safety department to schedule a class today!

(641-753-3317 ext 2 or breslera@iowarivers-redcross.org)

Upcoming classes