2929 West River Road North   ♦   Elyria, Ohio 44035   ♦   440-324-2929

CPR & First Aid Classes

New CPR and First Aid Guidelines

The following classes will be held at the Lorain County Chapter, 2929 West River Road, North, Elyria, Ohio. For groups of eight (8) or more, we are available to train your employees at your worksite at a convenient time for you.

All CPR and First Aid classes are held at the Lorain County Red Cross building at 2929 W. River Rd. N, Elyria, Ohio (Map) unless indicated otherwise.

Please read How to Prepare for Class before attending your class. (Scroll down for course schedule)

                   Statement of Policies

Class Cancellation   The Lorain County Chapter reserves the right to cancel any class for any reason, including inclement weather, insufficient enrollment, a natural calamity, etc.  If a class is cancelled, you will be contacted and re-scheduled to another class.  For this reason, it is important to leave a contact telephone number when enrolling in a class.

Transfers    If you are unable to attend the class on the date for which you are registered, we will transfer you to another class (with available space) the first time at no cost.  For each additional transfer there will be a $15.00 administration fee.

Refunds   In the event that you need to cancel your enrollment prior to a class, a full refund, less a $15.00 administration fee, will be given.  There will be no refund if you do not attend the class in which you were enrolled or to which you were transferred. 

COURSE SCHEDULE

Standard First Aid (Adult CPR/AED & First Aid; 6 1/2 hours)

Class participants will learn to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in victims age 9 and older, in addition to identifying and caring for life-threatening bleeding/burns, sudden illness, and injuries. Certification in Adult CPR and First Aid will be issued upon successful completion of class skills and passing the written test.  Those Saturday class participants who wish only the First Aid portion of the this class must still attend the entire day to satisfy course requirements.  This is OSHA recognized course. Cost:  $40.00 (6.5 hours).

Standard First Aid Course Outline

Print a Registration Form (pdf) or Register On-line

Upcoming Classes:

Tuesday/Thursday Dec. 9 & 11, 2008 5:30-9:30pm
Tuesday/Thursday January 6 & 8, 2009 5:30-9:30pm
Saturday January 10, 2009 9:00am -4:00pm
Tuesday/Thursday January 27 & 29, 2009 5:30-9:30pm
Tuesday/Thursday February 17 & 19, 2009 5:30-9:30pm
Saturday February 21, 2009 9:00am -4:00pm

Adult CPR/AED (only)

Class participants will learn to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in victims aged 12 and older and how to prevent heart disease.  Certification is available upon successful completion of all class skills and passing a written test. Cost:  $30.00 (4.5 hours)

Print a Registration Form (pdf) or Register On-line

Upcoming Classes:

Tuesday December 9, 2008 5:30 - 9:30PM
Saturday December, 20, 2008 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday January 6, 2009 5:30 - 9:30PM
Saturday January 10, 2009 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday January 27, 2009 5:30 - 9:30PM
Tuesday February 17, 2009 5:30 - 9:30PM
Saturday February 21, 2009 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

 

First Aid (only)

Class participants will learn to identify and care for life-threatening bleeding/burns, sudden illness, and injuries.  It does not include information on breathing and cardiac emergencies. Certification in First Aid will be issued upon successful completion of class skills and passing a written test. Cost:  $30.00 (4 hours)

Print a Registration Form (pdf) or Register On-line

Upcoming Classes:

Thursday December 11, 2008 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Thursday January 8, 2009 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Thursday January 29, 2009 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Thursday February 19, 2009 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

 

Infant & Child CPR and Pediatric First Aid (6 Hours Child-care Requirement)

Infant & Child CPR participants will learn to prevent, recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in children and infants until advanced medical help arrives.  Participants remaining for the Pediatric First Aid portion of the class will cover topics demanded by the revised Child Care Center requirements (Ohio Rule 5101:2-12-27), including dental emergencies, asthma attacks, and allergic reactions.  Pediatric First Aid Certification (6 hours) is available upon successful completion of the CPR & First Aid class skills and passing a written test. Participants must attend both of the Tuesday/Thursday classes.   Cost:  Infant & Child CPR - $30.00. Infant & Child CPR & First Aid (Pediatric First Aid) - $40.00.

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Upcoming Classes:

Thurs./Tues./Thurs. CLOSED/FULL Dec. 4,16 & 18, 2008 5:30 - 9:30PM; 5:30 - 9:30PM
Thurs., Sat. January 15 & 24, 2009 5:30 - 9:30PM; 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Tues./Thurs; & Sat. February 10, 12 & 28, 2009 5:30 - 9:30PM; 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Thurs., Sat. March 19 & 21, 2009 5:30 - 9:30PM; 9:00AM - 4:00PM

 

Infant & Child CPR

Infant & Child CPR participants will learn to prevent, recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in children and infants until advanced medical personnel arrive.  Certification is available upon successful completion of the CPR class skills and passing a written test.  Participants must attend both of the Tuesday/Thursday classes.  Cost: $30.00

Tuesday/Thursday CLOSED/FULL December 16 & 18, 2008 5:30 - 9:30PM
Saturday January 24, 2009 9:00 - 4:00PM
Tuesday/Thursday February 10 & 12, 2009 5:30 - 9:30PM
Saturday March 21, 2009 9:00 - 4:00PM

 

Pediatric First Aid (3-Hour review)

Class participants will cover the topics demanded by the revised Child-care Center requirements (Ohio Rule 5101:2-12-27), including dental emergencies, asthma attacks, and allergic reactions.  Pediatric First Aid certification (3hours) is available upon successful completion of the first aid skills and passing a written test.  Cost $30.00

Thursday CLOSED/FULL December 4, 2008 5:30 - 9:30PM
Thursday January 15, 2009 5:30 - 9:30PM
Saturday February 28, 2009 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Thursday March 19, 2009 5:30 - 9:30PM

 

Challenge Courses (Recertification)

This course is designed for individuals who need to keep their certification current and are presently certified.  Participants may be certified in any level of CPR (Adult, Infant, Child, or CPR for the Professional Rescuer) or in First Aid.  Participants will be checked on their manikin skills and will take a written test.  It is up to the participants to review prior to the course. Pre-registration is required.  Cost:  $25.00 (2 hours).

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Upcoming Classes:

Wednesday December 10, 2008 5:30 PM
Friday December 19, 2008 9:00 AM
Wednesday January 14, 2009 5:30 PM
Friday January 23, 2009 9:00 AM

Sports Safety Training

This 5 1/2 hour course provides coaches with the basic First Aid/CPR/AED skills and knowledge needed to care for athletic injuries.  This class is approved by the Ohio Department of Education to meet the requirements of today's coaches.  It is being offered in collaboration with Kolczun & Kolczun Sports Medicine.  Cost:  $40.00.

Print a Sports Safety Training Registration Form (pdf) or Register On-line

Upcoming Classes:

Saturday November 15, 2008 8:00am - 2:00pm