Scheduled Courses

First Aid Basics
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:                       Tuesday: March 16th
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.
 

Lifeguarding

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. Class size is limited to the first 12 paid students.  Students must attend all days and entire class period.
Prerequisites:           15 years of age, 500 yard swim, stroke test               
Location:                   Bay City Pool, 2624 16th Street, Bay City
Dates:                       This is a 32 hour course that includes all five of the following sessions:
 

Session 1 (Bay City Pool):           

March 19 (5pm – 9pm), 20 (9am – 1pm & 2pm – 6pm), 21 (2pm – 6pm),

 26 (5pm – 9pm), 27 (9am – 1pm & 2pm – 6pm)

 IF NEEDED 28 (2pm – 6pm)

Session 2 (Bay City Pool):

April 16 (5pm – 9pm), 17 (9am – 1pm & 2pm – 6pm), 18 (2pm – 6pm),

 23 (5pm – 9pm), 24 (9am – 1pm prom), 25 (2pm – 6pm)

Palacios Session:

May 14 (5pm – 9pm), 15 (9am – 1pm & 2pm – 6pm), 16 (9am – 1pm),

 21 (5pm – 9pm), 22 (9am – 1pm & 2pm – 6pm)

CPRPR @ Bay City Pool

April 20^th, 5pm – 9pm

May 23^rd, 2pm – 6pm

CPRPR @ Palacios Pool

April 10^th, 6pm – 9pm (challenge)

WSI @ Palacios Pool

April   29 (5pm – 9pm), Pre – course

May  4 (5pm – 9pm), 6 (5pm – 9pm), 7 (5pm – 9pm), 8 (9am – 12pm & 1pm – 4pm),          10 (5pm – 9pm), 11 (5pm – 9pm), 13 (5pm – 9pm

*Pine Cove 5/16 (afternoon) – 5/21 (afternoon)

Available Courses

Adult CPR
A four hour course that covers adult rescue breathing, choking, and CPR skills.

Infant & Child CPR
 A five hour course that covers infant & Child rescue breathing, choking, and CPR skills.

First Aid Basics
A four hour course that covers bandaging, sudden illness, splinting, and rescues
 

Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT) Certificate
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:                            $150.00 (textbook and materials included)

Babysitting Training
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 Chapter for more information
Dates:                          TBA
Times:                         TBA
Fee:                             $40.00 (textbook included)

Pet First Aid
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:                                 $40.00

NEW CLASS: CPR for the Health Care Professional

Created to allow greater flexibility for those who maintain professional level CPR/AED skills, the new two-year certification course is for doctors, nurses, nursing assistants, medical and nursing students, EMTs,dental professionals, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, and other allied health personnel.  The course will cover rescue breathing, choking, and CPR skills for adults, children and infants, two-person CPR, rescue mask,and BVM skills.             
Prerequisites:              Must weigh at least 100 pounds.               
Location:                     Chapter Headquarters, 2200 7th Street-First Floor, Bay City
Dates:                          Saturday, February 28, 2009
Times:                          9:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m.
Fee:                              $50.00
Registration:                Contact the chapter office at 245-3056 to register.  Certifications is valid for 2 years. 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.  Space will be limited to the first 12 paid participants.  No registrations accepted the day of the class.

Aquatic Courses

Lifeguarding

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. Class size is limited to the first 12 paid students.  Students must attend all days and entire class period.
Prerequisites:           15 years of age, 500 yard swim, stroke test               
Location:                   Bay City Pool, 2624 16th Street, Bay City
Dates:                       This is a 32 hour course that includes all five of the following sessions:
                                 
Also in Palacios:
Location:                   901 2nd street, Palacios Pool
Dates:                       This is a 32 hour course that includes all five of the following sessions:                                   TBA
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:                       To Be Announced
Dates:                            TBA
Times:                                   
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:                Contact Chapter for Information
Dates:                    Contact Chapter for Information
Fee:                        $175.00, Materials Provided
Registration:          Call 245-3056, pre-registration required, class size is limited.  

                              Click HERE for registration form.
 

Disaster Courses Offered

Psychological First Aid

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:                                    Contact the chapter to schedule this course
Times:                                    TBA
Class space is limited so please call the Red Cross office (979/245-3056) or email us 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