Chippewa Valley Red Cross
Chippewa Valley Chapter
3728 Spooner Ave   Altoona, WI 54720   Phone: (715) 834-4182   (800) 261-4182
Serving: Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pierce, Pepin, Rusk, Sawyer, Trempealeau, and Washburn counties.
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Safety Training for Youth

·        First Aid and CPR

·         Babysitter’s training

·         B.A.T-Basic Aid Training

First Aid and CPR Training will prepare students (ages 12-17) to recognize and respond to respond to life threatening emergencies such as:

Choking Breathing Emergencies Cardiac Symptoms Shock

Students will learn when and how to perform CPR and will have plenty of practice time (with one manikin per participant.)

The First Aid course will cover emergencies including:

Fainting Diabetic Shock Stroke  Cuts, burns puncture wounds and bleeding injuries

Injuries to bones, muscles and joints Heat Stroke and hypothermia

Asthma inhalers and breathing emergencies Allergic Reactions, Poisoning

Insect bites and stings  and more.

Red Cross certifications for CPR and First Aid will be issued on site, as appropriate.

        American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training

Gain the Skills and Confidence to Be a Great Babysitter. For young people 11-15 years old, who want the knowledge and skills to care for infants through school-aged children. Participants will practice child care skills including: holding, feeding, burping, and diapering. Students will explore games and activities for school aged children. Basic first aid and injury prevention issues are covered in addition to the practical side of being a babysitter. This fun and informative class will lead to a babysitter’s certification card upon successful completion.

654200_LARGEBasic Aid Training  BAT Safety awareness and training program for youth between 9 and 11 years of age. Covers home alone issues including fire safety, how to handle phone calls and visitors, how to get help, and first aid care steps. Students learn how to recognize life threatening emergencies, when to call 911 and how to provide immediate care for injuries and breathing emergencies (including choking). Student workbook includes puzzles, mazes and games. Lessons on poisoning prevention, burn prevention, fire safety, substance abuse avoidance and health lifestyle choices are also included.( Meets  Readyman requirements). Optional units include automobile and water safety lessons. BAT card issued for course completion.

 

We can provide training at your location or arrange for use of our classroom for groups of 6 or larger. Students are requested to bring a sack lunch as they will not be allowed to leave the building for the day. Courses run approximately 5-6 hours and may be split into shorter sessions. Call Chapter Health and Safety for pricing.

 

 

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