About our Health and Safety courses
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The Greater Carolinas Chapter of the American Red Cross not only responds to emergencies, but we teach people and businesses how to prevent them through a variety of safety classes, ranging from swimming lessons and Babysitter’s Training to CPR and First Aid.
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Adult CPR/AED
This course prepares participants to perform rescue breathing, choking procedures, recognize cardiac emergencies and perform CPR. In addition, this course prepares participants to safely use an AED during cardiac arrest in adults.
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a computer operated device, that automatically analyzes a heart’s rhythm and delivers a shock if the rhythm is irregular. It allows the user to provide immediate assistance in the event of sudden cardiac arrest.
Certification: Adult CPR/AED (valid 1 year)
Duration: 4.5 hours
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To register in person, call us at 704.378.4638.
Adult CPR/AED & First Aid - Charlotte
This course prepares participants to perform rescue breathing, choking procedures, recognize cardiac emergencies and perform CPR. In addition, this course prepares participants to safely use an AED during cardiac arrest in adults. Participants also learn basic First Aid skills for various emergencies such as severe bleeding, shock, fractures, temperature extremes.
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a computer operated device, that automatically analyzes a heart’s rhythm and delivers a shock if the rhythm is irregular. It allows the user to provide immediate assistance in the event of sudden cardiac arrest.
Certifications: Adult CPR/AED (valid 1 year) & First Aid (valid 3 years)
Duration: 6.5 hours
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Instructions for registering online
To register in person, call us at 704.378.4638.
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Adult CPR/AED & First Aid Review
Review courses are a shortened form of the basic level course. There is some instruction given to prepare students before skills and written tests. Participants must have the appropriate American Red Cross book. Additional charges apply if a student needs to purchase a book. Please contact the HES department at 704.378.4638 for more information.
Certification: Adult CPR/AED (valid 1 year) & First Aid (valid 3 years)
Course length: 4 hours
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Instructions for registering online
To register in person, call us at 704.378.4638.
Current Adult CPR/AED and First Aid certification
Adult CPR/AED Review
Review courses are a shortened form of the basic level course. There is some instruction given to prepare students before skills and written tests. Participants must have the appropriate American Red Cross book. Additional charges apply if a student needs to purchase a book. Please contact the HES department at 704.378.4638 for more information.
Certification: Adult CPR/AED (valid 1 year)
Course length: 3 hours
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Instructions for registering online
To register in person, call us at 704.378.4638.
Current Adult CPR/AED Certification
Adult/Child CPR/AED
This course prepares participants to perform rescue breathing, choking procedures, recognize cardiac emergencies and perform CPR. In addition, this course prepares participants to safely use an AED during cardiac arrest in adults and children.
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a computer operated device, that automatically analyzes a heart’s rhythm and delivers a shock if the rhythm is irregular. It allows the user to provide immediate assistance in the event of sudden cardiac arrest.
Certification: Adult/Child CPR/AED (valid 1 year)
Duration: 5.5 hours
To register online, click here.
Instructions for registering online
To register in person, call us at 704.378.4638.
Adult/Child CPR/AED Review
Review courses are a shortened form of the basic level course. There is some instruction given to prepare students before skills and written tests. Participants must have the appropriate American Red Cross book. Additional charges apply if a student needs to purchase a book. Please contact the HES department at 704.378.4638 for more information.
Certification: Adult/Child CPR/AED(valid 1 year)
Duration: 3.5 hours
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Instructions for registering online
To register in person, call us at 704.378.4638.
Current Adult/Child CPR/AED certification.
Adult/Child CPR/AED with Infant CPR
This course teaches how to respond in respiratory and cardiac emergencies including CPR, rescue breathing and airway obstruction in adults, infants and children.
An AED is a computer operated device, about the size of a laptop computer, which allows the user to provide immediate assistance in the event of sudden cardiac arrest. It automatically analyzes a heart’s rhythm and if the heart has an abnormal rhythm, it will deliver a shock. This AED course prepares first responders in the safe use of AED equipment.
Certification: Adult/Child CPR/AED with Infant CPR(Valid 1 year)
Duration: 8 hours
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Instructions for registering online
To register in person, call us at 704.378.4638.
Adult/Child CPR/AED with Infant CPR & First Aid
This course teaches how to respond in respiratory and cardiac emergencies including CPR, rescue breathing and airway obstruction in adults, infants and children. Also, learn basic first aid skills for various emergencies: severe bleeding, shock, fractures, temperature extremes, etc. Meets state licensing requirements for day cares.
An AED is a computer operated device, about the size of a laptop computer, which allows the user to provide immediate assistance in the event of sudden cardiac arrest. It automatically analyzes a heart’s rhythm and if the heart has an abnormal rhythm, it will deliver a shock. This AED course prepares first responders in the safe use of AED equipment.
Certification: Adult/Child CPR/AED with Infant CPR (Valid 1 year)
Certification: First Aid Basics (Valid 3 years)
Duration: 9 hours
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Instructions for registering online
To register in person, call us at 704.378.4638.
Adult/Child CPR/AED with Infant CPR Review
Review courses are a shortened form of the basic level course. There is some instruction given to prepare students before skills and written tests. Participants must have the appropriate American Red Cross book. Additional charges apply if a student needs to purchase a book. Please contact the HES department at 704.378.4638 for more information.
Certification- Adult/Child CPR/AED with Infant CPR (valid for 1 year)
Course length- 4hrs
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Must have current Adult/Child CPR/AED & Infant CPR certification
Adult/Child/Infant CPR Challenge
Challenges offer test-only recertifications. There is no lecture or review of the material. Students take a written test and a skill test only. **NO REVIEW OFFERED FOR CHALLENGES**
Students may challenge part or all of the classes listed.
Duration: varies
Certification: varies - certifications are based on what the stuedent challenges. Possible certifications are: Adult CPR (Valid 1 year), Child CPR (Valid 1 year), Infant CPR (Valid 1 year)
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Instructions for registering online
To register in person, call us at 704.378.4638.
Babysitter Training - Spanish
When you’re not there, the next best thing is a certified Red Cross babysitter. The new babysitting course prepares youth between the ages of 11 and 15 to combine the knowledge and skills associated with leadership, safety, and professionalism needed to become a safe, responsible and successful babysitter.
Certification: Babysitting certificate (no expiration)
Duration: 6 hours
ENTIRE CLASS TAUGHT IN SPANISH
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Instructions for registering online
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Babysitter’s Instructor
To train insturctor candidates to teach the American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training course. This course also prepares instructor candidates to use course materials, conduct training sessions and evaluate the progress of participants in a basic-level course.
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Instructions for registering online
To register in person, call us at 704.378.4638.
- Be at least 17 years old on or before the end of course.
- Hold a current Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT) certificate or be a currently authorized Red Cross Instructor in a Health & Safety Services program.
- Pass the precourse exam with a minimum grade of 80 percent and successfully perform all skills in the precourse session.
Babysitter’s Training
Learn the skills associated with leadership, safety and professionalism. Become a safe, responsible, successful babysitter in our new updated, expanded and redesigned babysitter training class. Gain the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to give outstanding care for infants and school-age children. Our new products make the course more engaging than ever. Participants receive materials that are useful during the course and on the job. These include a handbook packed with information and full-color sheets, a compact emergency reference guide and interactive CD-ROM featuring an activity booklet with games, songs and recipes, and other activities. Enjoy having your own electronic babysitting client organizer and learn how to:
- care for children and infants
- be a good leader and role model
- make good decisions and solve problems
- keep the children and yourself safe
- handle emergencies such as injuries, illnesses and household accidents
- write resumes and interview for jobs
- and much more!!
To register online, click here.
Instructions for registering online
To register in person, call us at 704.378.4638.
Also, the Harris YMCA will host a Babysitter’s Training Course taught by a Red Cross instructor. The course is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at the Harris YMCA at 5900 Quailhollow Road. To register, please call 704.716.6843 or send an e-mail to .
Requirements:Course length: 6.5 hours (includes lunch break)
Prerequisite: participants must be 11 years old
Certification: Babysitter’s Training (valid for life)
- Student must be accompanied by an adult into the classroom.
- Parent must leave an emergency contact phone number with Instructor.
- Student will need to bring lunch, pen or pencil.
- Parents need to reconfirm pick up time with Instructor.
Child CPR/AED with Infant CPR
This course teaches participants how to respond in respiratory and cardiac emergencies for infants (birth to 1 yr.) and children (1yr. to 12yrs.), including the use of an AED. This class meets state licensing requirements for day cares without after school care when taken with Standard First Aid.
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a computer operated device, that automatically analyzes a heart’s rhythm and delivers a shock if the rhythm is irregular. It allows the user to provide immediate assistance in the event of sudden cardiac arrest.
Certification: Child CPR/AED with Infant CPR (Valid 1 year)
Duration: 5.5 hours
To register online, click here.
Instructions for registering online
To register in person, call us at 704.378.4638.
Child CPR/AED with Infant CPR & First Aid
This course is ideal for parents, baby-sitters,child care workers or anyone who provides care for children ages birth to 8 years. Participants learn how to respond in respiratory and cardiac emergencies for infants and children, including the use of an AED. The First aid module provides knowledge and skills to care for bleeding, shock, fractures, sudden illness, poisoning and heat/cold emergencies. This class meets state licensing requirements for day cares without after school care.
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a computer operated device, that automatically analyzes a heart’s rhythm and delivers a shock if the rhythm is irregular. It allows the user to provide immediate assistance in the event of sudden cardiac arrest.
Certification: Child CPR/AED with Infant CPR (Valid 1 year) & First Aid Basics (valid 3 years)
Duration: 6.5 hours
To register online, click here.
Instructions for registering online
To register in person, call us at 704.378.4638.
Child CPR/AED with Infant CPR Review
Review courses are a shortened form of the basic level course. There is some instruction given to prepare students before skills and written tests. Participants must have the appropriate American Red Cross book. Additional charges apply if a student needs to purchase a book. Please contact the HES department at 704.378.4638 for more information.
Certification: Child CPR/AED with Infant CPR (valid 1 year)
Course length: 3.5 hours
To register online, click here.
Instructions for registering online
To register in person, call us at 704.378.4638.
Current Child CPR/AED with Infant CPR Certification
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
The course teaches how to recognize and respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in Adult/Child/Infant, how to perform two-rescuer CPR and how to use an AED on Adults and Children. Participants will learn how to use a resuscitation mask, face shield and a bag-valve resuscitator (supplied by instructor) when performing CPR.
Certification: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (valid 1 year)
Duration: 8 hours
Pocket mask included in class fee.
Contact the following for more information:
- Carolina Pool Management, 704.788.7946
- Charlotte Aquatics, 704.341.9673
- Charlotte Safety Training, 704.281.4986
- Charlotte Swim Club Management, 704.766.2726
- Jewish Community Center, 704.944.6745
- Mecklenburg Aquatic Club, 704.846.5335
- Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center, 704.336.3483
- Open Water Adventures, 704.547.5991
- Rays Splash Planet, 704.432.1141
- UNC-Charlotte, 704.547.2560
- U.S. Aquatics Carolina, 704.504.3317
- Dowd YMCA, 704.716.6116
- Harris YMCA, 704.716.6852
- Johnston YMCA, 704.716.6362
- McCrory YMCA, 704.716.6500
- Morris Family YMCA @ Ballantyne, 704.716.4650
- Simmons YMCA, 704.716.6600
- Siskey YMCA, 704.716.4258
- University City TMCA, 704.716.6725
- Uptown YMCA, 704.716.6454
- YWCA of the Central Carolinas, 704.525.5770
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Review
Review courses are a shortened form of the basic level course. There is some instruction given to prepare students before skills and written tests. Participants must have the appropriate American Red Cross book. Additional charges apply if a student needs to purchase a book. Please contact the HES department at 704.378.4638 for more information.
Certification: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (valid 1 year)
Course length: 5 hours
Contact the following for more information:
- Carolina Pool Management, 704.788.7946
- Charlotte Aquatics, 704.341.9673
- Charlotte Safety Training, 704.281.4986
- Charlotte Swim Club Management, 704.766.2726
- Jewish Community Center, 704.944.6745
- Mecklenburg Aquatic Club, 704.846.5335
- Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center, 704.336.3483
- Open Water Adventures, 704.547.5991
- Rays Splash Planet, 704.432.1141
- UNC-Charlotte, 704.547.2560
- U.S. Aquatics Carolina, 704.504.3317
- Dowd YMCA, 704.716.6116
- Harris YMCA, 704.716.6852
- Johnston YMCA, 704.716.6362
- McCrory YMCA, 704.716.6500
- Morris Family YMCA @ Ballantyne, 704.716.4650
- Simmons YMCA, 704.716.6600
- Siskey YMCA, 704.716.4258
- University City TMCA, 704.716.6725
- Uptown YMCA, 704.716.6454
- YWCA of the Central Carolinas, 704.525.5770
Current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification and students must bring their own pocket mask to class.
CPR/First Aid Challenge
Indivduals may challenge Red Cross CPR (including CPR for the Professional Rescuer), First Aid basic level courses.
Students must be prepared for a written test in which a score of 80% must be achieved; students must successfully demonstrate critical skills.
No instruction or review is provided by the instructor.
Students are not provied course materials. Materials are available for purchase at an additional cost.
*NO REVIEW OFFERED FOR CHALLENGE COURSES*
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Instructions for registering online
To register in person, call us at 704.378.4638.
First Aid—standard
Participants learn basic first aid skills for various emergencies: severe bleeding, shock, fractures, wounds and temperature extremes. This class meets state licensing requirements for day cares when taken in conjunction with Adult/Child CPR/AED with Infant CPR.
Certification: Standard First Aid (valid 3 years)
Duration: 4 hours
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Instructions for registering online
To register in person, call us at 704.378.4638.
Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT)
Teaches basic learning and instructional concepts and provides an overview of the American Red Cross. All instructor candidates must complete this course prior to any other instructor course.
Certification: FIT (valid 1 year)
Duration: 5 hours
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Instructions for registering online
To register in person, call us at 704.378.4638.
Lay Responder First Aid & CPR/AED Instructor
Teached basic learning and instructional concepts and provides an overview of the American Red Cross. All instructor candidates must complete this course prior to any other instructor course.
Certification: FIT (Valid 1 year)
Books are included in training
2nd day- Pre-Course Challenge & First Aid Basics challenge
3rd day- Instructor Course- First Aid & Adult/Child CPR/AED & Infant CPR
4th day- same as day 3.
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Instructions for registering online
To register in person, call us at 704.378.4638.
- Must be Adult/Child CPR/AED & Infant CPR & First Aid certified.
- Full participation in course activities
- Pass written test with a minimum of 80 percent or higher.
- Successfully complete all skills tests.
- Must attend all 4 days for Instructor certification
Lay Responder First Aid & CPR/AED Instructor and Fundamentals of Instructor Training
Teaches basic learning and instructional concepts and provides an overview of the American Red Cross. All instructor candidates must complete this course prior to any other instructor course.
Certification: FIT (valid 1 year)
Books included in training
2nd Day: Pre-Course Challenge & First Aid Basics Challenge
3rd Day: Instructor Course - First Aid & Adult/Child/Infant CPR/AED
4th Day: Instructor Course - First Aid & Adult/Child/Infant CPR/AED
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Instructions for registering online
To register in person, call us at 704.378.4638.
- Must be Adult/Child/Infant CPR/AED & First Aid Certified.
- Full participation in course activities.
- Pass written tests with a minimum of 80 percent or higher.
- Successfully complete all skills tests.
- Must attend all 4 days for Instructor Certification.
Lay Responder First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor
other community groups. Also great for the company that would like to do their own in-house training. This course prepares and certifies the participant in all the basic FA/CPR/AED skills and teaches them how to facilitate a full course. After completing the instructor course, the student will be able to set up an agreement between the organization and the American Red Cross in order to work together towards the goal of saving lives. Students must attend all sessions of class.
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- Must know AED, Adult, Infant and Child CPS skills and First Aid
Online Skills Session
Now you can can learn lifesavings techniques at your own pace, from the convenience of your computer. The Greater Carolinas Red Cross is proud to present our community with powerful online training courses.
1. Click here to find available online courses.
2. Select course you would like to take. To obtain certification you will need to print out a course completion certificate and sign up for a manikin skill session, either online or over the phone. Once skill session is completed the participant will receive a American Red Cross certification.
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Instructions for registering online
To register in person, call us at 704.378.4638.
Take on-line course and uptain a course verification number that you must bring to session to complete manikin skills.
Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer
Participants learn the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to a victim of breathing emergency using breathing devices, including resuscitation masks, bag-valve-mask resuscitators and emergency oxygen.
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This course must be taken in conjunction with CPR for the Professional Rescuer on the same day.
Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer Review
Participants review the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to a victim of breathing emergency using breathing devices, including resuscitation masks, bag-valve- mask resusictatiors and emergency oxygen.
Upon successful completion, students receive Administriering Emergency Oxygen certification valid for 1 year.
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To qualify to take this specific course, participants must take CPR/PR on the same day.
Pet First Aid
In this course various topics will be covered from recognizing an emergency and solving the problem, including choking, CPR and rescue breathing, approaching a sick dog or cat, and learning what is normal for your pet. Each class is taught by a certified Red Cross Instructor. For more information, please call the Lake Norman office at 704.664.2500 or call your Charlotte office at 704.378.4638
Duration: 4 Hours
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Preparedness Training System (formally ITC)
This course is designed to provide standards for uniformity and quality assurance. The purpose of the is to build on the training that the candidates received as a Red Cross Instructor, prepare instructor trainer candidates to teach Red Cross instructor-level courses to diverse populations, review and expand on the policies and procedures instructor trainers must follow to ensure course consistencey, quality and appropriate reporting, prepare to be a role modle for instructor candidates and provide the foundation for becoming an authorized American Red Cross instructor trainer.
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Any currently authorized Red Cross instructor who desires to be trained as an instructor trainer must complete Part 1 of the Application/Worksheet for Instructor Trainers. The candidate’s basic skills and knowledge in the speciality area are verified. The candidate must successfully complete a basic -level challenge or instructor precourse session for the candidate’s speciality area. The candidate is also observed teaching a basic-level course by an authorized instructor trainer.
Spanish-language First Aid with CPR/AED-Adult and Child plus CPR - Infant CPR
This course teaches how to respond to respiratory and cardiac emergencies including CPR. rescue breathing and airway obstruction in adults/infants and children. Meets state licensing requirements for day cares when taken in conjunction with First Aid.
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Instructions for registering online
To register in person, call us at 704.378.4638.
Standard First Aid Challenge
Challenges offer test-only recertifications. There is no lecture or review of the material. Students take a written test and a skill test only. **NO REVIEW OFFERED FOR CHALLENGES**
Duration: varies
Certification: First Aid Basics (Valid 3 years)
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Instructions for registering online
To register in person, call us at 704.378.4638.