First Aid and CPR
Safety Wise: "A first-aider is an adult who has taken Girl Scout council-approved first aid and CPR training. First-aiders are needed for physically demanding activities and other activities involving a potential for injury. First-aiders must keep their training up-to-date as required by the sponsoring organization." Download the Safety-Wise 'Courses for First-Aid' Update: WORD | PDF
American Red Cross First Aid & Child and Adult CPR/AED
1a. October 4th, 2009 CPR: 9 am – 12 pm
Camp Grove Point, Earleville, MD |
1b. October 4th, 2009 First Aide: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Camp Grove Point Earleville, MD |
3a. November 4, 2009 CPR: 6 pm – 9:30 pm
Newark Resource Center, Newark, DE |
3b. November 5, 2009 First Aide: 6 pm – 9:30 pm
Newark Resource Center, Newark, DE |
4a. November 11, 2009 CPR: 6 pm – 9:30 pm
Peninsula Resource Center, Salisbury, MD |
4b. November 12, 2009 First Aide: 6 pm – 9:30 pm
Peninsula Resource Center, Salisbury, MD |
5a. December 8, 2009 CPR: 6 pm – 9:30 pm
Camp Country Center, Hockessin, DE |
5b. December 9, 2009 First Aide: 6 pm – 9:30 pm
Camp Country Center, Hockessin, DE |
COST:
FIRST AID ONLY: $25. Includes Participant Manual and
Certification Cards.
CHILD and ADULT CPR/AED ONLY
$30. Includes Participant Manual and Certification Cards.
BOTH CPR and FIRST AIDE
$40. Includes Participant Manual and Certification Cards.
This course trains lay responders to overcome reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants. It provides the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life and to minimize pain and the consequences of injury or sudden illness until professional medical help arrives. Course includes caring for a conscious or unconscious person, responding to breathing and cardiac emergencies, treating common injuries, responding to common illnesses and more. Individuals successfully completing this course meet the requirements for a “First Aider” in the Girl Scout setting.
On Demand: Courses can be set up on alternate dates/times/locations on demand for groups of 8+. Contact the Outdoor Education and Program Manager at 302-456-7150 or tbarrett@cbgsc.org to schedule or for more information.
American Red Cross Lay Responder First Aid, CPR/AED Instructor
WHEN: September 19 – September 20, 2009
WHERE: Newark Resource Center, Newark, DE
WHEN: December 5 – December 6, 2009
WHERE: Camp Sandy Pines, Fruitland, MD
COST: $75. Includes Lay Responder Instructors Manual, Participant Manual, Certification Cards and overnight housing for those who choose to stay over.
NOTE: Minimum age of 16.
Make a difference in your Service Unit and Community—become a CPR/First Aid Instructor! Every CPR/First Aid instructor can go back to their local Service Unit and offer courses for Troop Leaders and other Volunteers. Service Units: Send one or two individuals and have the convenience of your own local instructor!
This course trains instructor candidates to teach basic level American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED courses for lay responders. Upon conclusion of this course, candidates should be able to demonstrate the characteristics required of an American Red Cross representative and role model, teach courses in a manner that helps participants stay engaged in the learning process, demonstrate applicable first aid, CPR and AED skills at an appropriate level of performance, maintain complete and accurate records and reports, plan, organize and conduct the first aid, CPR and AED courses in accordance with the requirements of the specific program they will be teaching, evaluate participants, monitor participants’ practice, and provide corrective feedback and encouragement consistent with the critical skill performance steps.
On Demand: Courses can be set up on alternate dates/times/locations on demand for groups of 8+. Contact the Outdoor Education and Program Manager at 302-456-7150 or tbarrett@cbgsc.org to schedule or for more information.
Times: Saturday 8 am – 5 pm, Sunday 8 am – 5 pm Total 18 hours. Participants may stay overnight or return the next day.
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First Aid/CPR classes in Christiana, DE
Pre-registration is required. Classes are most Thursday Evenings 6 pm – 8 pm, and are held at Christiana Methodist Church. Please contact Charles Baluk for availability at 302-547-5250 or balukservices@comcast.net to schedule a class.
First Aid/CPR classes in Newark, DE
CPR and First Aid courses are available through the University of Delaware’s Occupational Health and Safety Department in Newark, DE. Visit their website: http://www.udel.edu/OHS/CPR.html
First Aid/CPR classes throughout Maryland and Delaware
Register online for First Aid/CPR classes through Red Cross of the Delmarva Peninsula: www.redcrossdelmarva.org/community_education.htm and at the following addresses:
The American Red Cross
P.O. Box 3714
Salisbury, MD 21802
Phone: (410) 749-5331
Fax: (410) 219 - 3270
E-mail: redcross@ezy.net |
American Red Cross
100 West 10th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 656-6620
Fax: (302) 656-8797
Toll Free: (800) 777-6620 |
American Heart Association
1096 Old Churchmans Rd.
Newark, DE 19713
Phone: (302) 633-0200
Fax: (302) 633-3964 |
The American Red Cross
207 Blue Ball Road
Elkton, MD 21921
Phone: (410) 398-2470
Fax: (410) 398-5396
Toll Free: (800) 777-6620 |
American Red Cross
1973 Bay Road
Milford, DE 19963
Phone: (302) 335-5031
Fax: (302) 335-5077
Toll Free: (800) 777-6620 |
American Heart Association
Georgetown Professional Park
Georgetown, DE 19947
Phone: (302) 856-7386
Fax: (302) 856-2828 |
American Red Cross
706 Idlewild Avenue
Easton, MD 21601-4050
Phone: (410) 822-2313
Fax: (410) 822-2320
Toll Free: (800) 777-6620 |
American Heart Association
1151 Walker Road, Suite 202
Dover, DE 19904
Phone: (302) 734-9321
Fax: (302) 734-5571 |
Safety Council of Maryland
Rutherford Business Center
17 Governor’s Court
Baltimore, Maryland 21244
Phone: (410) 298-4770
Toll Free: (800) 875-4770 |
You can also contact your local hospital or fire company to see if they offer training.
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