*Courses & Fee Schedule:
Adult First Aid/CPR/AED: $150 for one
$50 per person with a minimum of three
Recertification (must present current certification): $40 per person
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED: $180 for one
$60 per person with a minimum of three
Recertification (must present current certification): $40 per person
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS): $50 per person
Requires three to hold the course and also for recertification
Recertification (must present current certification): $40 per person
Mask required or purchase for an additional $20
CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers:
$180.00 for one
$60 per person with a minimum of three
Recertification (must present current certification): $40 per person
Mask required or purchase for an additional $20
Wilderness and Remote First Aid: $150 per person
Requires six to hold the course
Recertification is not available
*Prices do not include Wisconsin sales tax.
Please call if there are other American Red Cross courses you desire.
Recertification courses take about 1 ½ hours and are scheduled the first Sunday afternoon of each month at 2:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required.
Boy Scouts of America Members
– please call for special prices determined by the provider agreement between the American Red Cross and the Boy Scouts of America.
Explanation of Courses:
The Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Blended Learning course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults and meets OSHA/workplace requirements. Through a combination of self-paced online learning and instructor-led classroom skill session you will have the opportunity to practice and demonstrate skill competency required for certification. The online portion features simulation learning – an interactive experience where participants respond to real-world emergencies in a virtual setting. The online portion must be completed prior to attending the classroom skill session and must be taken on a Flash-enabled computer with a high speed Internet connection. Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a certificate for Adult First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. (Classroom portion 1 ½ to 2 hours plus online learning certificate required)
The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Blended Learning course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and infants and meets OSHA/workplace requirements. Through a combination of self-paced online learning and instructor-led classroom skill session you will have the opportunity to practice and demonstrate skill competency required for certification. The online portion features simulation learning– an interactive experience where participants respond to real-world emergencies in a virtual setting. The online portion must be completed prior to attending the classroom skill session and must be taken on a Flash-enabled computer with a high speed Internet connection. Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a certificate for Adult andPediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. (Classroom portion 2 hours plus online learning certificate required) Breathing new life into resuscitation education, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)Blended Learning course is designed to train professionals to respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies for adult, child, and infant victims. Consistent with the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR/ECC, BLS is the foundational CPR/AED program typically required for healthcare providers and public safety professionals. Through the use of lecture, skills demonstration and practice, case-based emergency response scenarios, and reflection and debriefing activities with a focus on team-based response, BLS builds the key critical thinking, problem solving, and team dynamic skills that are needed to drive better patient outcomes. Upon successful completion of the course, learners will receive a 2-year “Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers” digital certificate with anytime, anywhere access to certificate and training history. Online learning must be completed prior to attending the classroom skills session. Details to complete the online learning will be included via e-mail upon registration. (Classroom portion 2 hours plus online learning certificate required & a minimum of 3 participants)
Wilderness and Remote First Aid was designed for scouts and scout leaders, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone who works or spends time in remote environments, this course teaches advanced skills to be used in emergencies when help from professional first responders may be far away. Based on the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines, this course aligns with OSHA’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs. Prerequisites: Must be at least 14 years old and hold current adult CPR/AED certification.
2 year certification Digital certificate available upon successful completion of course Course length: 16 hours
Topics include:
·Primary and Secondary Assessments
·Head/Brain, Neck and Spinal Injuries
·Heat-Related Emergencies
·Hypothermia
·Altitude-Related Illnesses
·Allergies and Anaphylaxis
·Burns
·Bone and Joint Injuries
·Wounds and Wound Infection
Tentative Schedule: Sat. 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sun. 8 – 12 p.m. (noon)
Meals included:
Sat. Lunch, Sat. Supper, and Sun. Breakfast
(Classroom: 16 hours & requires a minimum of 6 participants)
CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers Blended Learning helps participants respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children, and infants. From assessing needs and making decisions to providing care, this professional-level certification program teaches the skills required for your job through discussion, video, and hands-on training based on real-life rescue scenarios. Course covers adults, children and infants and includes free online refreshers. Upon successful completion of the course, learners will receive a 2 year "CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers”
digital certificate.
Topics include:
·Primary assessment
·One- and Two-rescuer CPR
·Ventilations
·Using an AED
·Choking
(Classroom portion 2 hours plus online learning certificate
required)
What is the difference between Red Cross BLS and CPR/
AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers?
Both Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers offer professional level certification in basic life support skills including CPR and AED. BLS is typically required for healthcare providers and public safety professionals including Physicians, Nurses, Dental and Pharmacy Professionals, Physical Therapists, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Police Officers, Firefighters, and Athletic and Fitness Trainers.
If you are unsure of which course to take, you should check with your employer to determine if you are required to certify in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers or CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers.