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CLASSES
New This Spring: Pet First Aid (Dog and Cat), Dog First Aid, Cat First Aid
The American Red Cross is offering Pet First aid classes for pet owners of cats and dogs.
All classes will be held at the Chapter House, 911 Stowell St.
Classes at the Chapter House - 911 Stowell St. Elmira To register: (registration is only done with payment in advance of course) 1. Call 734-3317 with credit card 2. Mail check to 911 Stowell St. Elmira NY 14901 Indicate name of participant, address and phone # and course date. 3. Visit our chapter house
BABYSITTERS TRAINING This training provides critical information to teach young persons the responsibilities and qualities of being a good babysitter and what to expect from the person who hires you. It teaches participants the best ways to be safe and keep the children in their care safe. Training is limited to young persons from 11 to 15 years old. Fee is $35.00 per person. For further information, please call 734-3317 or e-mail jeanie@redcrosselmira.org
Learn-to-Swim Program Our Learn-to-Swim Program is for children (and adults) of all ages and abilities. We have programs at Southside High School, Waverly High School and Odessa-Montour High School Pools. Please call Jessica at 734-3317 for more information. Dates for Southside and Odessa-Montour Locations: Saturdays: April 5, 12, 26 May 3, 10, 17, 31 June 7 Time: Southside: 11:30 am - 12:00pm; 12:15 - 1:15pm; 1:30 - 2:30pm Odessa-Montour: 12:00 - 12:30pm; 12:45 - 1:45pm; 2:00 - 3:00pm Dates for Waverly Location: Saturdays: April 26 May 3, 10, 17, 31 June 7, 14, 21 Time: 11:00 - 11:30am; 11:45am - 12:45pm; 1:00 - 2:00pm
Fees for 5 & Up Lessons: Fees: $40 per child, 2 children - $60, 3 children - $90, 4 children - $100 Pre-school lessons: 3 to 5 years of age $30 per child Assistance can be obtained for individuals who qualify for free or reduced lunch programs. We also offer Joint Venture, HydroFit, Water Babies, and Prenatal classes. Call Jessica or Jeff to learn more! - 607-734-3317 Summer Classes and dates: Call (607) 734-3317
First Aid and CPR
Fees: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer - Full Course (includes pocket mask) - $70 CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer - Review - $40 (must have current or recently expired certification; must bring own pocket mask or you may purchase one for an additional $12) *************************************************************** 1 Component (Adult CPR or I/C CPR or First Aid) - $40 2 Components (combination of any 2 above) - $45 3 Components (Adult CPR and I/C CPR and First Aid) - $50 * Add $10 for AED certification
LIFEGUARD TRAINING Prerequisites: 15 years of age or older, able to swim 300 yards non-stop using breaststroke and freestyle with rhythmic breathing, surface dive and brick retrieval Registration with $135 payment CLASS DATES: - June 12, 16 - 20, 23, 25, 26 Attendance at all sessions is mandatory Time: 6:00p.m. - 10:00p.m. ; Wednesdays from 7:00p.m. - 10:00.m. Class is held at the Elmira YWCA with the exception of the 17th & 20th which are at the Red Cross Chapter House. Call 734-3317 for more information Ask for Jeff or Jessica **************************************************
WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR COURSE Candidates must be at least 16 years old to participate but do not need to be a lifeguard. Maturity and responsibility must be demonstrated throughout the course. Registration with $150 payment. Location: Southside High School Dates: June 27th, July 1 - 3 Time: 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory
LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR COURSE We will be offering a lifeguard instructor course for those interested in training others to become lifeguards. Attendance at all sessions is required Cost: $135 (includes instructor manual) Participants must be able to pass the pre-course skills. Call 734-3317 for more info or to register.
Summer Aquatics Camp Elmira Camp: July 7-19; noon - 3:00p.m. Classes offered include: WSI, Lifeguarding, Waterfront Lifeguarding, Lifeguard Management and Guard Start. Class will be held at Southside High School.
Lay Responder FA/CPR/AED Instructor Course This course is for those interested in teaching for their place of employment or as volunteers for the American Red Cross. It will certify instructors to teach Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, First Aid and AED (Automated External Defibrillator). All sessions are mandatory and held at the Red Cross Chapter House. Dates: Weds. April 30: 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m., May 5, 7, 12, 14: 6:00pm - 10:00pm Cost: $140 Please call Jeanie at 607-734-3317 for more information or to register.
Instructor Upgrade to CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer Call Jeanie for more information - 734-3317
FAMILY CAREGIVING PROGRAM A free series of workshops for Primary Caregivers. (All others are welcome - fee is $8 per session). Sponsored by the Chemung County Office for the Aging. |
(Pre-Register at 607-734-3317 or jeanie@redcrosselmira.org)
All training is at the Chapter House, 911 Stowell St., Elmira
Chapter House is Handicapped Accessible
DATES and TIMES for 2008 TBA
| Session 1 | General Caregiving Skills | 11 AM -12 Noon | |
| Session 2 | Caring For The Caregiver | 11 AM -12 Noon | |
| Session 3 | Positioning & Helping Your Loved One Move | 11 AM -12 Noon | |
| Session 4 | Assisting With Personal Care | 11 AM -12 Noon | |
| Session 5 | Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer's or Dementia | 11 AM -12 Noon | |
| Session 6 | Legal & Financial Issues with Att. John Maloney | 11 AM - 1 PM | |
| Session 7 | Healthy Eating | 11 AM -12 Noon |
DISASTER RELIEF SERVICES TRAINING
REGIONAL TRAINING WEEKEND
Friday, October 26th-28th
Time: TBA
Classes to be Offered: Mental Health Overview, Psychological First Aid, Disaster Instructor Specialty Training, Service Delivery Site Management, Mental Health I, Collaborating to Ensure Effective Service Delivery, Fulfilling Our Mission, Supervision on a Disaster Assignment, Disaster Assessment.
For more information on Disaster Courses contact the Chapter House at 734-3317
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