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 (360) 733-3290 or (360) 424-5291, or email Tom Burkland at tomb@mtbredcross.org

               > See information below about Infant and Child CPR and Babysitting classes 

*Source: American Medical Association

To view the American Red Cross Community Health and Safety Catalog, please click here.

Infant and Child CPR

Have you recently had a baby? Do you ever watch a friend or family members children? Are you prepared to take action if something happened while they are in your care? Can you, with confidence and security, know that you have the skills you need to respond and help that child with the illness or injury they are experiencing? At your Mt. Baker County Chapter we have classes that teach you how to respond to those emergencies and how to take care of situations that are special to children. Our four-hour Infant and Child CPR class will give you all the skills you need to walk away knowing you can provide the safest care possible for any child within your care. The Red Cross defines Infant CPR as covering children from 0-1 years of age, and Child CPR covers children from 1 thru 8 years of age.  Over 8 years old is considered an adult by Red Cross standards.  Sign up today and know you are ensuring a safe future for your children.

Babysitting Course

We also have a great 8 hour babysitting course that teaches 11 thru 15 year olds Babysitting skills. They will learn how to change a diaper, feeding, activities for all ages of children, how to handle stressful situations, rescue breathing, basic first aid, and a lot of other fun skills. Wouldn't you feel more comfortable knowing your babysitter is serious and safety conscious enough to take the time for this wonderful, informative training? Call today and sign up your child or babysitter into this one day course.

Wilderness First Responder

This course is an information intensive, eighty-hour course, which is geared to serve both, committed outdoor enthusiast and professional rescuers with job related duties to act in emergencies.  This course covers the following subjects:

American Red Cross CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer
Preventing Disease Transmission and Blood-borne Pathogens
Oxygen Administration
Advanced First Aid when EMS is not immediately available
Improvised Pre-hospital Wilderness Emergency Care
Proactive First Aid and Leadership

The course meets all USDOT standards for First Responder and Wilderness First Responder (WFR). CPR certification is good for one year and is renewable. WFR certification is good for three years and is renewable.

Call the chapter for more information.