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ST. LOUIS (Wednesday, October 9, 2002) – The American Red Cross today announced its health and safety training schedule for West County residents. All classes will be held at the American Red Cross headquarters, 10195 Corporate Square Dr., in Creve Coeur unless otherwise noted.

Adult CPR with AED Training
• Tuesday, November 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Friday, November 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Thursday, December 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

First Aid & Adult CPR with AED Training
• Thursday, October 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Saturday, November 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Barnes Jewish West Hospital
• Tuesday, November 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Saturday, December 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Barnes Jewish West Hospital
• Tuesday, December 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Saturday, December 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Friday, December 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Adult, Infant, and Child CPR
• Saturday, October 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Saturday, November 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Saturday, November 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Thursday, November 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Thursday, December 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Saturday, December 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Saturday, December 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Pet First Aid for Cats and Dogs
• Saturday, October 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Saturday, November 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Thursday, December 12 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

CPR and First Aid Challenge
• Wednesday, November 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Babysitter’s Training Course
• Monday, December 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Adult CPR with AED Training provides instruction in proper first-aid skills for adult victims of cardiac arrest, choking and respiratory emergencies. This newly released course represents the next generation of CPR including the use of community access automated external defibrillators (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest, which are recommended to be taught with Adult CPR by the Emergency Cardiac Care Committee. Students will receive an Adult CPR/AED certificate valid for one year. Prerequisite: None. Cost for the 4-½ hour course is $34.

First Aid and Adult CPR with AED Training is a newly released course, which represents the next generation of CPR and first aid training. It includes the use of community access automated external defibrillators (AED’s), that are recommended as part of Adult CPR training by the Emergency Cardiac Care Committee. First Aid and Adult CPR prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills to recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses including how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest, until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. No prerequisite required. Cost for the 6-½ hour course is $46.

Adult, Infant and Child CPR is a comprehensive course that teaches the proper techniques to help adults (9 years of age & older), children (1-8 years) and infant (under 1 year) victims of choking, cardiac arrest and respiratory emergencies. The class also identifies early warning signs of heart attack and stroke. Those who participate in this class can earn an American Red Cross Community CPR certificate valid for one year. No prerequisite classes are required. Cost for the 6-½ hour course is $39.

Pet First Aid for Cats and Dogs is a course that teaches information and skills to help you prepare, prevent, and respond to pet first aid emergencies. Participants learn how to respond to life-threatening conditions such as choking, breathing emergencies, poisoning and exposure to extreme weather conditions. They also learn how to perform rescue breathing and CPR skills, using dog and cat manikins. Stuffed animals are used in the class, giving participants hands-on practice in controlling bleeding, bandaging and other First Aid skills. Cost for the 3 ½ hour course is $25 which includes 100 page textbook. Additional family members may attend for $20 and does not include the textbook. There is no minimum age for this class as long as children attend with an adult.

CPR and First Aid Challenge The challenge options are designed for individuals who want to renew their Adult CPR, Infant and Child CPR, Standard First Aid or CPR for the Professional Rescuer certifications and "test-out" of the course. To successfully "test-out" of a course the challenger must complete all of the skills correctly and pass a written test without a review. The challenger is responsible for reviewing the materials in the workbook (which is available at the American Red Cross) prior to the challenge. There will be no coaching or training by the instructor during the challenge itself. No refunds are available if the challenger does not pass the course. Cost for the 1 hour course scheduled within a four hour time frame is $20.

Babysitter’s Training Course This course prepares youth with the training every parent wants in a babysitter-including safety, basic childcare, safe play, first aid and critical emergency action skills. The cost of the 8 hour class is $25 and participants should bring a sack lunch. The minimum age for the class is 11 years old.

To register for a Red Cross health and safety class, call the American Red Cross at (314) 516-2740 or visit www.redcrossstl.org and register online at the "Take a Class" section.

About the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter
Founded in 1917, the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter provides emergency and preparedness assistance to more than 354,000 St. Louis-area residents each year. The Red Cross depends on the efforts of 14,700 volunteers and 150 staff to provide a wide range of community support services, including disaster relief, first aid and CPR training, water safety, adult daytime professional care, services to military personnel, assistance to homeless families, and support for blood services. The Chapter provides programs and services to St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County and Jefferson County in Missouri, as well as Monroe, St. Clair and part of Madison County in Illinois.