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Employers, did you know…

In 1999 over 20 million individuals in the United States suffered a disabling injury in the workplace? Sadly, nearly 90,000 of these accidents were fatal.* That’s why it is so important that your employees have current and ongoing training in First Aid and CPR. All businesses need qualified personnel who know how to recognize and prevent potential injuries, but also know what to do when they occur.

The Red Cross teaches classes specifically suited for your type of business. We can set-up the proper class for you and your employees at your site and whatever times and dates are convenient.

Remember that employees trained to properly administer first aid, can reduce recovery time for the victim of an accident. Additionally, the knowledge and skills gained by taking a Red Cross workplace class quite possibly will mean the difference between temporary disability or lifelong disability for the victim.

For more information and to schedule a class for your business, call Health & Safety Services at 1-800-REDCROSS.

Available Courses and Course Descriptions

Standard First Aid with CPR – Adult

Train lay responders to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults. Provide the lay responder with 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. Can include Automated External Defibrillation (AED) training if needed.

CPR – Child and Infant

Train lay responders to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in infants and children.

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and the Healthcare Provider

The purpose of this course is to each those with a duty to act (including professional rescuers and healthcare providers) the skills needed to respond appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies. This includes the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to care for a victim of cardiac arrest. This class includes Administering Emergency Oxygen.

Babysitter’s Training

The Babysitter’s Training course is provides youth who are planning to babysit wit the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. This training will help participants to develop leadership skills; learn how to develop a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe and help children behave; and learn about basic child care and basic first aid. This course is provided by a generous grant from the St. Luke's Foundation.

HIV/AID Education

This course is designed to meet the Washington State HIV/AIDS education requirement for child care providers, foster parents, counselors, mental health professionals, health care workers and others who require this training as defined in the State of Washington KNOW curriculum. Courses are offered in 2.5 hour, 4 hour and 7 hour segments. Blood Borne Pathogens – Preventing Disease Transmission training is included with all courses.

 

Local News


2012-01-26:
Red Cross Celebrates New Skagit Office
  Whatcom & Skagit Counties, January 25, 2012 - The Mt. Baker Chapter of the American Red Cross celebrated its new Skagit office by hosting an open house on Tuesday night in Burlington. T

2012-01-26:
Grant Monies Help Provide Local Disaster Relief
  Grant Monies Help Provide Local Disaster Relief Mt. Baker Chapter, American Red Cross Announces Gifts Whatcom & Skagit Counties, January 26, 2012 - The Mt. Baker Chapter of th

2012-01-20:
Winter Storms Cause Increase in House Fires
Red Cross Responds to Emergencies Durring Winter Storm  The Mt. Baker Chapter of the American Red Cross responded to four emergencies this week that affected 19 people. Red Cr

2012-01-11:
Local Red Cross Chapter Offers Fire Safety Tips
Local Red Cross Chapter Offers Fire Safety Tips KGMI News Reporting kgmi@kgmi.com BELLINGHAM, Wash. -- The local chapter of the American Red Cross is stressing the importance of fire safety this

2012-01-04:
American Red Cross Responds to Increase in Home Fires
  American Red Cross Responds to Increase in Home Fires Residents Encouraged to Follow Safety Tips BELLINGHAM, January, 4, 2012 - The American Red Cross Mt. Baker Chapt