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Fox River Chapter

121 N. Second St., Suite “G”
St. Charles, IL 60174
630-443-8844 (Phone)
630-443-8875 (Fax)

stuph@foxriver.org (E-mail)

 

 

American Red Cross Health and Safety Training

Contents:

1.     Course Registration & Payment Information

2.     Cancellation & Refund Policy

3.     Aquatics Courses

4.     Babysitter Training Courses

5.     CPR/AED & First Aid Classes

6.     Instructor Courses

 

For more than a century, the American Red Cross has been saving lives with health and safety education programs. Red Cross training ranges from first aid, CPR/AED to swimming and life-guarding; from HIV/AIDS education to care giving programs like Babysitter’s Training.  American Red Cross programs help people live safer and healthier lives.

 

 

 1.  Course Registration & Payment Information

 

PLEASE NOTE:

·         Your registration is not complete, or confirmed, until payment is received in full.

 

·         Payment of fees does not guarantee that you will receive a certificate.  Course certification is dependent upon successful completion of a written & practical exam.

 

·         To register and pay for a class call the chapter office at 630-443-8844 and please have your credit card information available.

 

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 2.  Cancellation & Refund Policy

The American Red Cross reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient registration. Registered participants will be notified of a cancellation by phone prior to the scheduled starting date of the class and may choose to reschedule or receive a refund.

 

Refunds are issued if class is cancelled by the Red Cross or if participant cancels with at least 24 hr. notice.

 

$20 cancellation fee with less than 24 hrs. notice or if you are a “no-show” for any regular classes.

 

$50 cancellation fee with less than 24 hrs. notice or if you are a “no-show” for any INSTRUCTOR or AQUATIC classes.

 

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All courses will be offered at the Fox River Chapter

Offices unless otherwise noted.

 

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 3.  AQUATICS COURSES

 

LIFEGUARD TRAINING

 

 

 

 

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Other area location to contact:

 

                 Aurora -  Keeler Pool -  Kimberly Bajlovic, 630- 966-4254

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                 Elgin - Taylor Y -  Walter Thomas, 847-888-7410

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                 Geneva - Delnor Health & Wellness Ctr. - Ginny Schwartz, 630-262-6075

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                 St. Charles - Norris Center - Rick Anderson, 630-761-0497

 

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LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR TRAINING ($210 - $225)

Must have taken Fundamentals of Instructor Training class, have the F.I.T. certificate,

pass pre-course testing & attend all sessions.

 

No classes scheduled at this time through the Fox River Chapter

 

 

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WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR - $200

Must have F.I.T. certificate, pass pre-course testing, and attend ALL sessions.

 

None scheduled at this time with the Fox River Chapter

 

 

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 4.  BABYSITTER TRAINING COURSES    FREE - No Fee

 

TO REGISTER    Please call the number indicated for each location.

 

ALL CLASS ARE  9:30 4:30 PM  UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

 

     

·         Batavia Public Library                             (630) 879-4775       10 South Batavia Ave. (Rt.31)

July      8, Wednesday

August 4, Tuesday

 

·         Campton Township Community Ctr (630)  443-8844 5N082 Old LaFox Rd.  Wasco                                     

August 8, Saturday

 

·         Geneva Public Library                                 (630) 232-0780        127 James Street    

July    11, Saturday

August 1, Saturday

 

·         Kaneville Public Library                              (630) 557-2441        2S101Hartner Rd.    

TBA

 

·         Maple Park Public Library                          (815) 827-3362         302 Willow Street

 

·         St. Charles Public Library                          (630) 584-9390         1 South 6th Avenue                                                              

                      July  16, Monday

                                                                   

·         Town & Country Library - Elburn           (630) 365-2244          320 East North Street  

August 3, Monday

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 5.  CPR/AED & FIRST AID COURSES

 

Standard First Aid and CPR/AED-Adult  ($67)

 

CPR/AED - Provides individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care

for breathing and cardiac emergencies until advanced medical personnel take over. To

make participants familiar with the use of AEDs for victims of cardiac arrest and how to

safely operate the device.

 

First Aid - Gives individuals the knowledge & skills necessary to recognize & provide basic

care for injuries & sudden illness until advanced medical personnel

arrive & take over.

 

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Saturday, June 20*         8:00 - 3:30 pm

*Campton Township Community Center

5 N 082 Old La Fox Rd.  Wasco

Saturday July 18             8:00 - 3:30 pm

Saturday August 15             8:00 - 3:30 pm

 

TBA*

*Congregational Church of Batavia

21 South Batavia Avenue, Batavia

 

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CPR/AED Adult ($47)

 

Provides individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for breathing and cardiac emergencies until advanced medical personnel take over. To make participants familiar with the use of AEDs for victims of cardiac arrest and how to safely operate the device.

 

                                   Saturday,  June  6                                       12:30 - 5:00 pm

                                 

                                  Tuesday,   June 23                                       5:30 -10:00 pm

 

                                  Saturday,   July 11                                       12:30 - 5:00 pm

 

                                  Thursday,  July 23                                         5:30 -10:00 pm

 

                                  Saturday,  August 1                                      12:30 - 5:00 pm

 

                                  Thursday,  August 25                                     5:30 -10:00 pm

 

 

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CPR/AED Adult & Child plus CPR- Infant ($77)

 

Trains individuals to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize

and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults, infants or children.

 

Saturday, July 25                                         8:00 - 3:30 pm

 

                                    

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Child CPR/AED plus CPR - Infant ($47)

Trains individuals to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize

and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in infants or children.

    

                                       Tuesday,   June  2                              5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

                                     

                                       Thursday,  July  9                                5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

 

                                        Thursday,  August  6                           5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

 

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CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer ($62)

& Health Care Provider

Health Care Provider course for Nurses, EMT’s, Lifeguards

 

Each class is 2 days & you must attend both days

 

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                                          Wed. & Thurs. June 3rd  and 4th         (both evenings)    6:00 – 10:00 pm       

                        Tues. & Wed., July 7th    and 8th        (both evenings)    6:00 - 10:00 pm

                        Tues. & Wed., August 4th  and 5th    (both evenings)     6:00 - 10:00 pm

                         NOTE: Special arrangements can be made for groups of 6 or more.

 

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Standard First Aid ($47)

Gives individuals the knowledge & skills necessary to recognize & provide basic care

for injuries & sudden illness until advanced medical personnel arrive & take over

 

                                   Saturday, June 6                                        8:00 am -12:00 pm

 

                                  Thursday, June 25                                      6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

 

Saturday, July 11                                        8:00 am - 12:00 pm

 

Tuesday, July 21                                         6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

                                

                                   Saturday, August 1                                      8:00 am - 12:00 pm

 

                                   Tuesday, August 25                                     6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

 

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                 CHALLENGE:                                       ($34)

 

Lay Responder First Aid/CPR/AED or

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

 

No classroom training included.  Participants will be given

a written and practical skills test only.

 

                                      Wednesday, June 16                                  6:00 - 10:00 pm

 

 Wednesday, July 15                                   6:00 - 10:00 pm

 

 Wednesday, August 12                              6:00 - 10:00 pm

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First Aid for Dogs and Cats ($42)

Teaches emergency care procedures for cats & dogs and

provides tips for keeping your pet happy & healthy.

 

                                       Thursday, June 18                            6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

  

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 6.  INSTRUCTOR COURSES

 

Special Note:     This course is a pre-requisite for all instructor classes

 

Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT) ($42)

 

 

Wednesday, July 1                                            6:00 - 10:00 pm

 

 

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Instructor Pre-Course Skills Assessment   ($22)

For Lay Responder First Aid & CPR/AED Instructor Candidates  

(Strongly Recommended)

 

Monday, July 6                                6:00 - 10:00 pm

 

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Lay Responder First Aid & CPR/AED        ($240)

Instructor Training

 

Must:

1.     Attend all sessions,

2.     Have (FIT) Fundamentals of Instructor Training certificate, (see next section below)

3.     Pass the pre-course testing, and

4.     Be proficient at First Aid, Adult, Infant & Child CPR and AED.

 

Pre-course Testing

 

                                Session # 1        Monday, July 13                                     6:00 pm -10:00 pm

 

Instructor Training & Practice Teaching 

 

                                Session # 2         Tuesday, July 14                                      6:00 pm -  10:00 pm

                                Session # 3         Monday,  July 20                                      6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

                                Session # 4:        Wednesday, July 22                                 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

 

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Babysitter Instructor Training ($240)

Trains instructor candidates to teach the Babysitter Training course.

(Must have FIT certificate)

 

MUST attend all 3 sessions

 

None scheduled at this time.

 

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Water Safety Instructor Update       ($65)

 

                                                 TBA                         6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

                                                 TBA                         9:00 am – 12:00pm

 

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Bloodborne Pathogens                     ($17)

 

Trains and provides individuals with an understanding of the intent of the blood borne pathogens

regulation issued by OSHA; how disease transmission occurs; serious communicable diseases;

precautions to prevent disease transmission; and what to do if an exposure occurs.

 

Scheduled as needed - call Emily at the office 630-443-8844

 

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Pet First Aid Instructor Training    ($100)

MUST have Pet First Aid & FIT certificates and must attend both sessions.

 

None scheduled at this time.

 

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