Health and Safety Services
VOLUNTEER TODAY TO TEACH LIFE SAVING SKILLS
A great way to serve your community is to give of yourself as a volunteer instructor teaching vital lifesaving skills. If you've always wanted to utilize your natural leadership and instruction skills consider this. The classes available to teach would include Adult, Child or Infant CPR, First Aid, and Babysitter's Training plus a variety of others.
Would you rather work independently or hire a permanent trainer for your organization? If so, an Authorized Provider (AP) may be right for you. APs are American Red Cross instructors who may provide training for their own employees, volunteers, clients or members of the community.
As an AP, you can build your own training team to teach courses to other employees or members of your organization wherever and whenever you want. It's a cost-effective way to offer first aid, CPR, automated external defibrillation (AED) and other health and safety training in-house.
How to obtain a Duplicate Certificate
The American Red Cross is required to maintain training records for a minimum of five years. You can request a duplicate certificate search by contacting the chapter at 301/662-5131. The fee for the search is $5.00 for each certificate you are requesting us to search for. The fee is for the search only; it does not guarantee that we will find proof of your training. Frederick County Chapter only keeps training records for training that occurred in Frederick County, Maryland. If you took your training somewhere other than Frederick County, you'll need to contact the local Red Cross Chapter to find out how to get a duplicate certificate. Lifeguarding and Standard First Aid certificates are valid for three years from completion date; most lay responder level CPR/AED certificates are valid for one year from completion date (including CPR/AED for Lifeguards). CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer/Healthcare Provider certificates are valid for two years from completion date.
Don’t wait! Call 301.662.5131 today!
CORPORATE TRAINING IS AVAILABLE
For preparedness training delivered to your group of eight or more, the Red Cross offers complete, flexible programs that help you stay prepared for virtually any life-threatening situation. Call upon our solid base of experienced instructors to deliver training in a consistent manner that encompasses the learning styles of all participants. In the event that the members of your group encounter an emergency at home or on the job, Red Cross training gives them the skills to respond with confidence.
To sign up for a class, please click the course title or call the Chapter at 301.662.5131. We accept Mastercard, Visa and Discover.
In this 6.5-hour course, participants learn to recognize and care for choking and cardiac emergencies in adults, and identify and care for bleeding emergencies, fractures, sudden illness, and poisoning. Course includes choking, CPR, use of an AED and splinting. Certifications: CPR/AED-Adult valid for one year; Standard First Aid valid for three years from completion date.
Standard First Aid with CPR/AED-Adult Review - $60
New! In this course, individuals have the opportunity to review the First Aid and CPR/AED-Adult information and skills in a formal class setting. To be eligible to participate in a review course, the participant must bring current or expired less than one year certifications to class with them to show the instructor. Certifications: CPR/AED-Adult valid for one year; Standard First Aid valid for three years from completion date.
The purpose of this course is to train participants to become familiar with how to recognize and provide basic care for victims of injuries and sudden illness until advanced medicalpersonnel arrive and take over. NOTE: No CPR skills are covered in this course. Certification: Standard First Aid valid for three years from completion date.
The purpose of this 4.5 hour course is to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for choking emergencies, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Certification: CPR/AED-Adult valid for one year from completion date.
CPR/AED-Adult Review -- $50
New! The purpose of this course is to provide currently certified (or certificate holders whose certificates are expired less than one year) the opportunity tor review the course content and skills in a formal classroom setting. Students must bring certification to class to present to the instructor and any books/skill cards from previous training. Certification: CPR/AED-Adult valid for one year from completion date.
The purpose of this course is to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for children (12 years and under) and infants in an emergency and to help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until medical help arrives and takes over. Perfect for babysitters or home daycare providers. Certifications: CPR-Child & Infant valid for one year from completion date and Standard First Aid valid for three years from completion date.
In this 6.5 hour course, participants learn how to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies of adults, children and infants. Includes rescue breathing (for Child and Infant), choking, CPR and use of an AED for adults. Certification: CPR/AED-Adult plus Child & Infant CPR valid for one year from completion date.
CPR/AED-Adult plus Child & Infant CPR Review -- $60
New! The purpose of this course is to provide currently certified (or certificate holders whose certificates are expired less than one year) the opportunity tor review the course content and skills in a formal classroom setting. Students must bring certification to class to present to the instructor and any books/skill cards from previous training. Certification: CPR/AED-Adult plus Child & Infant CPR valid for one year from completion date.
This is the ideal course for emergency and health care professionals, as well as anyone with a duty to respond. Students will learn to recognize and care for choking, breathing emergencies, and cardiac emergencies for adults, children, and infants, as well as advanced aspects of CPR that includes two-rescuer CPR, airway management, use of a resuscitation mask and use of a bag-valve-mask and use of an automated external defibrillator. Cost of course includes a pocket mask. Certification: CPR/AED for Lifeguards valid for one year from completion date or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer & Healthcare Provider valid for two years from completion date.
Pre-requisite: Must be at least age 11 to receive certification.
The purpose of this 6-hour course is to provide individuals age 11 to 15 with the information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of parents or adult guardians. This training will help participants develop skills in leadership, safety and safe play, basic care, first aid, and professionalism. Certification: Babysitter's Training, no validity period.
NOTE: Maryland Family Law Article 5-801
A child under the age of 8 years cannot be left alone.
Children under age 8 must always be in the care of a ‘reliable person’ at least 13 years of age ‘to protect the child.’
Any person who violates this law is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or both.
If you believe your child can be left alone, think again. Children in public facilities may be at risk. Public facilities are open to the general public and the staff of that public facility is responsible for assisting all customers using that building. Since staff is not responsible for babysitting children using the public facility, they are often unaware of children’s activities and circumstances.
A person who is charged with the care of a child under the age of 8 years may not allow the child to be locked or confined in a dwelling, building, enclosure or motor vehicle if it is out of the sight of the person charged unless the person charged provides a reliable person at least 13 years old to remain with the child to protect the child.
The purpose of this course is to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide a safe environment to adult and child athletes while tey are participating in sports and, in an emergency, to help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until medical help arrives. Perfect for coaches of any sport. For more information or to schedule a course specifically for your organization, please contact us by calling 301.662.5131 or e-mail.
In this 6-1/2 hour course, participants learn how to recognize and care for choking and cardiac emergencies as well as care for injuries and sudden illnesses in adults and children until advanced medical help arrives and takes over. Certification: CPR-Adult & Child valid for one year from completion date and Standard First Aid valid for three years from completion date.
Blended Learning: Child & Infant CPR plus First Aid -- $65
The purpose of this course is to train lay responders to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situation and recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in children and infants. This course is conducted in two parts-an online session on the computer and a Skills Practice and Assessment Session. To receive certification, student must:
· Complete the applicable online session.
· Correctly answer at least 80 percent of the questions on the final online exam.
Note: Participants must successfully complete the online session before beginning the Skills Practice and ‘Assessment Session.
· Attend and participate in the skills practice and assessment session for the course.
· Demonstrate competency in all required skills listed on the Participate Progress log in the instructor’s manual.
Students must have computer internet access to complete this course. If you do not have a computer or internet access, you may make an appointment to come to the chapter to complete the online portion of the course.
The purpose of this course is to train lay responders to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in an adult. The course provides lay responders with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to safely use an automated external defibrillator (AED), to help sustain life and to minimize pain and the consequences of any sudden illness until advanced medical care arrives. Students complete the knowledge portion of this class on the computer and then come to the chapter for the skill assessment and evaluation session.
The purpose of this course is to train lay responders to overcome any reluctance to acti in emergency situations and to recognize life-threatening respiratory and cardiac emergencies in an adult. The course provides lay responders with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely use an automated external defibrillator (AED), and to help sustain life until advanced medical care arrives. Students complete the knowledge portion of this class on the computer and then come to the chapter for the skills assessmetn and evaluation session.
Prerequisite: student must possess and bring with them to class their current or expired less than one year CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer/Healthcare Provider or CPR/AED for Lifeguards certificate. Students must also bring textbook and resuscitation mask with them to class. Individuals tht do not have eligible certification may NOT participate in a review course.
This course gives Lifeguards and other Professional Rescuers the opportunity to review the course content within a formal classroom setting. The format optimizes a participant's ability to successfully complete the knowledge and skill evaluations. The responsibility for preparing for the final written exam is shared by the instructor and the participant.
What do I do if my dog gets carsick? The answer can be found by taking a Dog and Cat First Aid course and the Frederick County Human Society or by purchasing our Dog First Aid or Cat First Aid books ($16.95 each) at the Frederick County Chapter. Contact the Humane Society at 301-694-8300 or see their website at www.fchs.org for upcoming courses.
Aquatic Programs
American Red Cross Learn To Swim Programs
The Frederick County Chapter provides Red Cross aquatic programs throughout the community with Red Cross-trained instructors that teach these courses through public and private authorized providers. All third party instructors set their own course schedule, register their own participants and determine their own fee structure.
Parent & Child Aquatics Skills Program
This course is designed to help young children from 6 months through age 5 become comfortable in and around the water so that they are able to learn to swim. A parent or other caregiving adult is required to accompany each child in the water and participate in the classes.
Learn to Swim – Levels 1-6
From Level 1 (Water Exploration), which orients participants to the aquatic environment and teaches them elementary skills, through Level 6 that reviews and perfects all strokes and skills presented at various levels, these courses encourage good lifetime fitness habits.
Organizations that offer these courses:
- Frederick City Recreation Department – 301-600-3846
- Ft. Detrick Swimming Pool – 301-619-2498
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Lifeguard Training
This course is designed to teach lifeguard candidates the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course content and activities prepare candidates to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drowning and injuries.
This course is approximately 28 ¼ hours in length and includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Minimum age for entry into the course is 15 years.
The Lifeguard Training course is offered by the following two organizations:
- Aquatic Training Services: 301-760-7114 (aquatictraining@aol.com)
- Frederick County YMCA: 301-663-5131
Instructor Training Courses
The purpose of the American Red Cross Fundaments of Instructor Training course is to
- Introduce instructor candidates to the history, structure and activities of the American Red Cross.
- Prepare instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross specialty courses to diverse populations.
- Introduce instructor candidates to the policies and procedures of the American Red Cross to ensure course consistency, quality and appropriate reporting.
The purpose of this course is to train instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Program courses and modules.
Pre-requisite: current Fundamentals of Instructor Training and student must be 16 years old before the last scheduled day of the course. This course includes a pre-course session. Instructor candidates must pass the pre-course to enter the instructor course. We recommend you complete a First Aid and CPR/AED course before you attend the pre-course session. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory.
This course prepares instructor candidates to use course materials, conduct training sessions and evaluate the progress of participants in a basic level course.
Pre-requisites: Candidates must be 16 years of age on or before the last scheduled session of the course; successfully complete a Fundamentals of Instructor Training course or have a current American Red Cross Health & Safety Services Instructor authorization; complete the pre-course self-study and successfully perform all skills in the pre-course session.
This course prepares instructor candidates to use course materials, conduct training sessions and evaluate the progress of participants in a basic level CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer course.
Pre-requisites: You must be a currently authorized instructor in another Health and Safety Specialty area to participate in this instructor bridge.
The purpose of the Lifeguarding Instructor course is to train candidates to teach Lifeguard Training (includes CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid), Administering Emergency Oxygen, Preventing Disease Transmission, and Basic Water Rescue. The training prepares instructor candidates by developing their understanding of how to use course materials, conduct training sessions, and how to evaluate participants’ progress. Fundamentals of Instructor Training is a pre-requisite.
This course is offered by Aquatic Training & Consulting Services – 301-760-7114.
The goal of the Water Safety Instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach Preschool Programs, six levels of the Learn to Swim Program, Basic Water Rescue course, Parent & Child Aquatics program, and Safety Training for Swim Coaches course. Minimum age is 16 years old. The course is approximately 30 hours long. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Instructor Training
The Water Safety Instructor course is offered by Aquatic Training Services: 301-760-7114.
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