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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)

August 14

October 18

 

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

August 2

October 11

 

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

Sept 27

 

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

TBD

 

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

August 11

 

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

November 24

 

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

October 13

 

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 5.  CPR/AED & FIRST AID COURSES

 

Combined CPR/AED & First Aid ($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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August 23      8:00 - 3:30 pm

Congregational Church of Batavia

521 South Batavia Ave (RT 31) Batavia

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September 20      8:00 - 3:30 pm

Campton Township Community Center

5 N 082 Old La Fox Rd.  Wasco

 

October 18       8:00 - 3:30 pm

Chapter Office in St. Charles

121 N. 2nd St. Suite G

 

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Adult CPR/AED ($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, Aug 9                                  12:30 - 5:00 pm

 

Tuesday, Aug 26                                   5:30 - 10:00 pm

 

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

 

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

 

Saturday, Oct 4                                 12:30 - 5:00 pm

 

Tuesday, Oct 28                                  5:30 - 10:00 pm

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Adult/Infant/Child CPR with AED ($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, Oct 25      8:00 - 3:30 pm

 

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Infant/Child CPR ($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.

    

Saturday, Aug 16                             5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

 

Thursday, Sept 11                             5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

 

Tuesday, Oct 7                                  5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

 

 

 

 

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CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer ($62)

 

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

 

Each class is 2 days & you must attend both days

 

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Aug 13th and 14th     (both evenings)    6:00 - 10:00 pm

 

 

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

 

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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, Aug 9                                        8:00 - 12:00 pm

 

Thursday, Aug 28                                      6:00 - 10:00 pm

 

Saturday, Sept 6                                        8:00 - 12:00 pm

 

Tuesday, Sept 23                                      6:00 - 10:00 pm

 

Saturday, Oct 4                                        8:00 - 12:00 pm

 

Thursday, Oct 30                                      6:00 - 10:00 pm

 

 

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“Challenge” Class  to Renew Certifications ($34)

 

“Challenge” for any of the following:

 

First Aid

 

CPR/AED

 

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

 

No classroom training included.  Participants will be given

a written and practical skills test only.

 

Tuesday, Aug 12                                     6:00 - 10:00 pm

 

Wednesday, Sept 17                                   6:00 - 10:00 pm

 

Thursday, Oct 16                                    6:00 - 10:00 pm

 

 

 

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Pet First Aid ($42)

Teaches emergency care procedures for cats & dogs and

provides tips for keeping your pet happy & healthy.

 

None at this time

 

 

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 6.  INSTRUCTOR COURSES

 

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

 

(FIT) - Fundamentals of Instructor Training ($42)

 

 

Sept 9         6:00 - 10:00 pm

 

 

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Babysitter Instructor Training ($100)

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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Pre-Course Skills Assessment for

First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor   $22

(Highly Recommended)

 

Sept 16        6:00 - 9:00 pm

 

 

 

First Aid/CPR/AED

Lay Responder Instructor Training $240

 

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 1st aid, adult, infant & child CPR and AED.

 

Pre-course Testing

 

Session # 1         Sept 22       6:00 - 10:00 pm

 

Instructor Training & Practice Teaching 

 

Session # 2     Sept 24        6:00 - 10:00 pm

 

Session # 3       Sept 27        8:00   - 5:00 pm

 

 

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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 Ron 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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