FIRST AID FOR FIDO FROM THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
Training helps dog lovers meet health and safety needs of four-legged loved ones
Newton, NJ, September 17, 2009 — The Sussex County Chapter of the American Red Cross is known for helping to keep Sussex County residents and their families healthy and safe. Now with “Dog First Aid Training”, the Sussex County chapter is spreading the word that it can do the same for four-legged loved ones as well. This two-hour and a half hour session provides hands-on training and guidance for issues such as; the best way to recognize and respond to an emergency, how to determine dehydration and also that it is crucial to keep your pet’s vaccinations up to date.
Dog First Aid Training explains emergency care procedures for dogs in simple terms, and the course fee includes a 116-page full-color book with a companion DVD and features step-by-step directions for topics from giving medication to administering CPR and rescue breathing. “This training is another lifesaving resource that supports our mission of keeping Sussex County residents and their families healthy and safe,” said Melissa Turner, Health and Safety Director. Pre-registration is required and the fee for this training class is $40.00 per person. Other upcoming classes include:
On Thursday, September 24th, a Dog First Aid training course is being offered from 6:00-8:30pm. Participants will learn what to do in the event their dog is ever injured or has a medical emergency; including breathing emergencies. The fee for this training is $40. 00.
On Saturday, September 26th, an Adult CPR/AED course will be offered from 8:30am – 1pm. The course imparts the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for breathing emergencies, perform CPR, and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to save victims of sudden cardiac arrest. The fee is $50.00.
On Wednesday, October 14th, a First Aid course will be offered from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. This course is intended to teach lay responders the knowledge and skills necessary to give care in an emergency, help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until medical help arrives. The fee is $45.00.
On Monday, October 19th, an Adult CPR/AED course will be offered from 6:00pm – 10:30pm. The course imparts the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for breathing emergencies, perform CPR, and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to save victims of sudden cardiac arrest. The fee is $50.00.
On Saturday, October 24th a Babysitter’s Training course is being offered from 9:00am to 3:30pm. The Babysitter’s Training course has a unique interactive, educational format that tasks youth, ages 11 – 15 years of age, with activities such as identifying safety problems around the house and yard and selecting age-appropriate toys and games for children in their care. The fee for this course is $65.00
On Tuesday, October 27th, an Infant and Child CPR class will be offered from 6:00 -10:30 p.m. Attendees will learn the skills needed to provide care for infants and children in the case of breathing emergencies, and perform CPR. The fee is $55.00
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.sussexredcross.org or call our office at 973-579-1600.
