Great Job, Babysitters!

This summer we had four very successful Babysitting Training classes!  Our trainers, Courtney Warren and Rob Mayewski, trained about 60 youth this summer on:

Safety Issues addressed are: toy safety, playing outside and preventing injuries.
Basic care includes: Feeding and changing diapers
First Aid includes information on what to do if an accident happens – from scrapes and bruises [...]

Water Safety Tips for the Summer

Teaching America to Swim:  Though people have probably been swimming and almost as long as they have been on earth, swimming for fun is a relatively new idea.  The first municipal pool in the United States was built in 1887, at a time when more and more Americans also found themselves on the waters for [...]

Babysitter Training Offered on June 17th and 19th

Babysitter’s Training has been newly revised by the American Red Cross with input from  youth just like you! The course is fun and fast-paced with hands-on activities, exciting video, role-plays and lively discussions. 
You’ll learn to be the best babysitter on the block.  Plus, you’ll gain the confidence to make smart decisions and stay safe in [...]

National CPR and AED Awareness Week

                                          
Everyday, in our community, the Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross helps people prevent, prepare for and resond to disasters and emergencies of all sizes. There is no question that our Chapter will be there to provide help and relief when severe weather strikes, after a home fire or disaster. But we also [...]

Pet First Aid and CPR Now Available!

Cat and Dog First Aid Classes Offered in February
Just like with people, accidents and emergencies can happen to pets, so being prepared could make a lifesaving difference.
Cat First Aid – February 28, 2009 – 10:00am
Dog First Aid – February 28, 2009 – 1:00pm
Call the Chapter 850-878-6080 for more information

The First First Aid?

5,000 Years Ago: The First First Aid?

Scientists may have just discovered some of the earliest use of first aid. They’ve found that Ötzi, the 5,000-year-old man found frozen in ice, may have dressed his own wounds.

How do they know this? They looked in his digestive tract and found traces of a bog moss that has been [...]

CPR on the Today Show: In case you missed it

CPR on the Today Show: In case you missed it
Red Cross CPR expert Connie Harvey was on The Today Show this morning. It was a great segment, complete with a heart-warming story and a basic CPR/AED crash course for host Matt Lauer.
Posted using ShareThis

Babysitters are ready for the job!

I had so much fun taking pictures of these young ladies.  They are full of life and are going to make excellent babysitters.  This class was just the first of three coming up soon at the chapter.  Check out the pics we caught and sign up your son or daughter for the next round, which [...]

Want to teach CPR?

Have you ever wanted to teach CPR or First-AID?
You time, your knowledge, and your experience… Those gifts can help save thousands of lives. 
Each year, the American Red Cross teaches lifesaving skills to nearly 12 million people.  But we can’t do it alone.  Reaching this many people is only possible through the help of people [...]

Babysitters Training Dates Coming Up!

The American Red Cross Babysitters Training is quickly approaching!
Participants between 11 and 15 can develop leadership and professionalism skills and how to provide safe and responsible care for children.
WHEN: October 17th, November 11th, or November 26th
              9am-3:30pm
FEE: $35, includes book
WHERE: Class will be held at the Capital Area Chapter. 187 Office Plaza Dr. Tallahassee, [...]