First Aid, Adult CPR/AED ($45)
All classes are held at the American Red Cross of the Heartland classroom (One Westport Court, Bloomington) unless otherwise indicated.
Learn the skills needed to prevent, recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive. This course covers first aid and adult CPR, featuring hands-on practice and real-life scenarios. Useful take-home course materials help you retain skills and serve as reference tools in an emergency. Meets OSHA Standards. This course also includes training in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) on a victim of sudden cardiac arrest.
This class is designed for individuals who are not professional rescuers. Nurses, Lifeguards, EMS students, athletic trainers and anyone else who requires training to provide CPR in a professional capacity should instead take CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
Current Course Offerings
Saturday, February 13; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Streator
Tuesday, February 23; 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. CONTINUING Thursday, February 25; 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 13; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday, April 19; 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.CONTINUING Wednesday, April 21; 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 24; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fairbury
Saturday, May 8; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 22; 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. CONTINUING Thursday, June 24; 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
First Aid, CPR/AED Instructor Courses ($200)
This course is designed to train instructor candidates to teach the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED courses.
Prerequisites:
• Minimum age of 17
• Fundamentals of Instructor Training session is included in the course
• Pass preliminary written exam and skills sessions at the beginning of the course
First Aid, CPR/AED Challenge Session ($25)
This session provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate competency of their skills and knowledge outside the formal class setting. The participant has sole responsibility for preparing for knowledge & skill tests. No instruction or “coaching” is provided during a challenge session. Generally, challenges are recommended only for those who have taken CPR training more than once & feel completely confident with their knowledge & skills.
Must have prior knowledge of skills and be prepared to test upon arrival.
Friday, February 5; 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, February 18; 7:00 p.m.
Friday, March 5; 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, March 18; 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 2; 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, April 15; 7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 7; 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 20; 7:00 p.m.
Friday, June 4: 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, June 17; 7:00 p.m.