COMMUNITY CLASS SCHEDULE | COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
AQUATICS CLASSES | GENERAL INFORMATION

Community Classes

American Red Cross first aid, CPR and AED programs are designed to help you learn — and remember — valuable lifesaving skills. We translate the consensus of medical science into practical, easy-to-understand information for the American public. Classes are available for any age group and can be tailored to meet the needs of specific groups and individuals.

Community Class Schedule
 

        
Any questions, please call 973-579-1600

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

First Aid/CPR/AED Classes

Standard First Aid with Adult CPR/AED (6.5 hours) Participants in this course learn to recognize and respond to emergencies including shock, cardiac and breathing emergencies for adults, children and infants, heat and cold emergencies, sudden illnesses and poisonings. Additionally, participants will learn first aid for everything from cuts and scrapes to muscle, bone and joint injuries.

Adult CPR/AED (4.5 hours) For the person who only needs adult CPR training, this hands-on skills training prepares them to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in victims aged 8 and above. Adult CPR/AED is available in a 4-1/2 hour course.

Infant and Child CPR (4 hours) Designed for those who care for children, either full time or occasionally, this course teaches participants how to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants and children up to 8 years. Participants take home a refresher skills card as well as information about preventing injuries.

Standard First Aid (4 hours) Our American Red Cross Standard First Aid training complements adult learning styles with hands-on practice and real-life scenarios. Our take-away materials help employees to retain skills and serve as reference tools in an emergency. This comprehensive course meets training guidelines for first aid established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Babysitter’s Training (6 hours) The Babysitter’s Training course has a unique interactive, educational format that tasks youth, ages 11-14 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. Participants learn by doing. This format, along with the course video and an enthusiastic instructor, keeps the interest of the babysitters and provides a meaningful classroom experience.

Pet First Aid (2.5 hours) is a handy reference guide for cat and dog emergencies. Created by the American Red Cross and The Humane Society of the United States, Pet First Aid provides assistance to people whose pets are ill or injured.

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (8 hours) teaches a variety of skills including one- and two-rescuer CPR, use of resuscitation masks and bag-valve masks for ventilating victims, and how to respond in special rescue situations such as drowning. Note: All students must have a pocket mask.  One can be purchased for $15 from the Chapter.

First Aid-When Help Is Delayed (3 hours) Students must have previous First Aid training to become certified.  Learn what to do when an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) response is 30 minutes or more away. Learn to identify delayed-help environments, to prepare for emergencies, and to protect yourself and a victim from the weather. Participants will discuss some of the difficult decisions that must be made when caring for a victim in a delayed-help situation.

Aquatics Classes

		ATTENTION LIFEGUARDS!! Local Sussex County pools and lakes are looking to hire certified Lifeguards like you! Click here for a list of employment opportunities!
		The following American Red Cross Courses Are Offered at the Sussex County YMCA: Lifeguard Training Lifeguard Instructor Water Safety Instructor Please register directly with the Sussex County YMCA

• Sussex County YMCA - 973-209-9622
• Kittatiny High School - 973-383-1800
• Sussex Technical School - 973-579-6700