2008 Health and Safety Classes Offered
Adult CPR, combined with Infant & Child CPR
An eight hour course that covers adult, infant, & child rescue breathing, choking, and CPR skills.
Prerequisites: Must weigh at least 100 pounds.
Location: Wharton: First Baptist Church , located at 507 N. Fulton, Wharton, Texas
Dates: Saturday, June 14
Times: 8:30 a.m.- 12:00 noon, lunch break, then 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Fee: $35.00
Registration: Contact the chapter office at 245-3056 to register. Click HERE for registration form.
Certifications for CPR classes are valid for one year. Registration fees are payable by check or money order and
must accompany the application and be received by the chapter no later than 48 hours prior to start of the class.
Minimum of six participants required for class to be held.
A four hour course that covers adult rescue breathing, choking, and CPR skills.
Prerequisites: Must weigh at least 100 pounds.
Location: Chapter Headquarters, 2200 7th Street-First Floor, Bay City
Dates: Tuesdays: June 3, or July 8, or August 5
Times: 6:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m.
Fee: $22.00
Registration: Contact the chapter office at 245-3056 to register. Click HERE for registration form.
Certifications for CPR classes are valid for one year. Registration fees are payable by check or money order and
must accompany the application and be received by the chapter no later than 48 hours prior to start of the class.
Minimum of six participants required for class to be held.
Infant & Child CPR
A five hour course that covers infant & Child rescue breathing, choking, and CPR skills.
Prerequisites: Student must weigh at least 100 pounds
Location: Chapter Headquarters, 2200 7th Street-First Floor, Bay City
Dates: Tuesdays, June 17 or July 15 or August 12
Times: 5:00 - 10:00 p.m
Fee: $22.00
Registration: Contact the chapter office at 245-3056 to register. Click HERE for registration form.
Certifications for CPR classes are valid for one year. Registration fees are payable by check or money order and
must accompany the application and be received by the chapter no later than 48 hours prior to start of the class.
Minimum of six participants required for class to be held.
A four hour course that covers bandaging, sudden illness, splinting, and rescues
Prerequisites: None
Location: Chapter Headquarters, 2200 7th Street-First Floor, Bay City
Dates: Tuesdays, June 24 or July 29 or August 19
Times: 6:00 p.m.- 10:00p.m.
Fee: $ 22.00
Registration: Contact the chapter office at 245-3056 to register. Click HERE for registration form.
Registration fees are payable by check or money order and must accompany the application and be received by the
chapter no later than 48 hours prior to start of the class. Minimum of six participants required for class to be held.
Fundamentals of Instructor Training
A six hour prerequisite course for individuals wanting to become Red Cross Instructors.
Prerequisites: 17 years of age
Location: Chapter Headquarters, 2200 7th Street, Bay City
Dates: Contact Chapter for Information
Times: Contact Chapter for Information
Fee: $25.00 (textbook included)
CPR/ First Aid/ AED Instructor Training
An 18 hour course to train individuals on how to teach a wide variety of First Aid and CPR basic level courses,as
well as instruction on the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Includes the five basic courses plus an
orientation to teaching each of the components separately.
Prerequisites: 17 years of age w/ FIT Certificate
Location: Contact Chapter for Information
Dates: Contact Chapter for Information
Times: Contact Chapter for Information
Fee: $125.00 (textbook and materials included)
The Babysitter's training course will teach you the responsibilities and qualities of being a good babysitter and what
to expect form the person who hires you.
Prerequisites: 11 to 16 years of age
Location: Contact Bay City Parks and Rec for more information
Dates: Saturday May 17
Times: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Fee: $40.00 (textbook included)
The Pet First Aid training course will teach you how to perform basic first aid techniques for pets.
Prerequisites: None
Location: Contact Chapter for Information
Dates: to be announced
Times: TBA
Fee: TBA
A 32-hour course that teaches the skills and knowledge needed for Lifeguards today giving them the knowledge
needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Course includes CPR-For the Professional Rescuer and
First Aid Skills.
Prerequisites: 15 years of age, 300 yard swim, stroke test
Location: 901 2nd street, Palacios Pool
Dates: This is a 32 hour course that includes all four of the following sessions:
May 9th from 5-9pm; May 10th from 9am-6pm; May 17th & 18th from 8am-5pm
Fee: $175.00 (includes all materials)
Registration: Call 245-3056 to register. Click HERE for registration form.
CPR for the Professional Rescuer Recertification
This four hour course will cover rescue breathing, choking, and CPR skills for adults, children and infants, two-
person CPR, rescue mask, and BVM skills. The cost of each course is $40.00 provided that they bring their book
and pocket mask. If participant does not have pocket mask there will be an additional cost of $10.00 for the pocket
mask and/or additional cost of $15.00 for the book.
Prerequisites: lifeguarding class
Location: Red Cross Offices, County Building
Dates: May 20
Times: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Fee: $40 w/o mask or book, $55 w/book, $65 w/ mask & book provided
Registration: Call 245-3056. Click HERE for registration form. Registration fees are payable by
check or money order and must accompany the application. Registration fee must be received no later than 48
hours prior to start of class. Space will be limited to the first 12 paid participants. There will be no registrations or
new students accepted on the day of the class.
Water Safety Instructor/FIT Training
This class provides the knowledge and the training in the skills necessary to be a successful instructor. Class
material will include general water safety and emergency procedures, swimming safety for infant and preschoolers,
teaching methods, and the Progressive Learn-to-Swim Levels. Length of class will be 34 hours over 5 days,
including pre-course swim and Fundamentals of Instructor Training.
Prerequisites: (16 years of age); with the ability to perform the following strokes for 25 yards each at a Level
4 or better skill level: front crawl, back crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly (15 yards);
float in deep water for one minute; and tread water for one minute.
Location: Bay City High School Swimming Pool, 2624 16th Street, Bay City
Dates: This is a 34 hour course that includes all five of the following sessions:
Friday March 28th 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Pre-swim); Saturday March 29th 9-5;
Sunday March 30th 9-5; Saturday April 5th 9-5; Sunday April 6th 9-5.
Fee: $175.00, Materials Provided
Registration: Call 245-3056, pre-registration required, class size is limited. Click HERE for registration form.
Psychological First Aid is intended for any potential disaster volunteers and members of local agencies interested in
supporting the role of the Red Cross in the community's actions in preparing for, responding to and recovering from
emergencies and disasters.
This basic level Disaster Services course consists of five separate segments and a self-review questionnaire which is
completed after the training has been completed. The course provides a framework for understanding the factors
that affect stress responses in disaster relief workers and the clients they serve. In addition, it provides practical
suggestions about what you can say and do as you practice the principles of Psychological First Aid.
Prerequisites: None
Location: Chapter Headquarters, 2200 7th Street-First Floor, Bay City
Dates: June 26, 2008
Times: 5 pm to 9 pm
Class space is limited so please call Laura Beach at the Red Cross office (979/245-3056) or email her at
chapter@riocoloradoarc.org to sign up.
Disaster Preparation, Response & Recovery
Classes are offered in Disaster Preparation, Response and Recovery on a continuing basis. Courses such as
Introduction to Disaster, Mass Care: An Overview, Damage Assessment, Shelter Operations, and Shelter Simulation
are available to volunteers interested in working with the Red Cross disaster teams locally or nationwide. There is
no charge for Red Cross Disaster Services or training to work with this great team of volunteers. Many
organizations and church groups have found that partnering with the Red Cross Disaster program a truly rewarding
experience. Please contact us at (979)245-3056 to schedule a course for your group.
Advanced and Intermediate Courses Scheduled in the Service Area
none scheduled at this time
Chapter Headquarters, 2200 7th Street-First Floor, Bay City
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