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For more than a century, the American Red Cross has been saving lives through health and safety education programs.

The American Red Cross of the Mohawk Valley training ranges from first aid, CPR, AED, swimming and lifeguarding to caregiving programs like babysitter’s training.

Pre-Registration for Health and Safety courses is required by calling (315) 866-2890 or (315) 733-4666.


Class date and times are listed below. For more information on upcoming classes or to become an American Red Cross Instructor, call Barbara Randall at (315) 733-4666 in Utica or Phil Coffin at (315) 866-2890 in Herkimer. You can also email Phil Coffin at coffinp@redcrossmv.org or Barbara Randall at randallb@redcrossmv.org .


Instructor's Corner

If you are an instructor then this is the place for you. Get valuable information, updates and the electronic version of the Course Record Forms.


Blended Learning Program

In keeping with today's fast-paced information age, the American Red Cross of the Mohawk Valley announces its participation in the Blended Learning First Aid/CPR/AED Program - a new way to offer Red Cross first aid, adult CPR and automated external defibrillation (AED) training.

Red Cross Blended Learning is flexible and self-paced. Best of all, is available online 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Participants have the option of going through the lessons in full or abbreviated form and can test out of lessons as well. Web-based training enables course-takers to access courses at their convenience. To register or learn more about Blended Learning, contact Philip Coffin at 315-866-2890.

To begin Blended Learning after registration:

https://learningctr.redcross.org/elms/pws/login.jsp



Wilderness First Aid

Learn the skills, when help is delayed.  This class meets the requirements for NYS Sanitary Code for Health Directors at children's camps.  Please see http://www.health.state.ny.us/environmental/outdoors/camps/firstaid.htm

Next class is scheduled for Fall 2010 . Attendance both days is required..  Please contact the chapter offices for more information.


First Aid, CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Courses:


Standard First Aid
Learn the skills needed to prevent, recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive. Useful take-home course materials help you retain skills and serve as reference tools in an emergency. Meets OSHA First Aid Guidelines.


Standard First Aid with CPR/AED-Adult
In addition to CPR and First Aid, this course also includes training in using an automated external defibrillator (AED) on a victim of sudden cardiac arrest.


Adult CPR
For individuals who need adult CPR training only, this hands-on skills training prepares students to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults. Students take home refresher skills materials.


Adult CPR/AED
This CPR course also includes training using an automated external defibrillator (AED) on a victim of sudden cardiac arrest.


Infant and Child CPR
Designed for babysitters, teachers, parents and others who care for children, this course teaches participants how to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants and children up to 12 years of age. Participants take home a participant manual.

Adult, Child & Infant CPR
This hands-on skills training prepares students to respond to breathing & cardiac emergencies in adults, children & infants. Students take home refresher skills cards.


CPR/AED-Adult & Child plus Infant CPR
This hands-on skills training prepares students to respond to breathing & cardiac emergencies in adults, children & infants as well as training in using both an Adult & Pediatric AED. Students take home refresher skills cards.


Standard First Aid with CPR/AED-Adult & Child plus Infant CPR
Combines CPR and first aid training to teach participants to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants, children and adults; perform first aid for cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns, bleeding, sprains and strains; treat sudden illnesses, including poisonings and heat and cold emergencies; minimize the effect of shock; recognize emergencies and take action; and understand the role of AEDs (both Adult & Pediatric) in the Cardiac Chain of Survival. Useful te
xtbook helps students retain skills and serves as a reference tool in an emergency.


First Aid-Responding to Emergencies
Provide the citizen responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until advanced medical help arrives.
This program is designed primarily for use in secondary schools, colleges, universities and other settings that require a curriculum of greater length than the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Program.

*We need at least 10 people enrolled in this class to schedule a course.
*If taking this course, please note that CPR training must also be scheduled, (see above).
** Note:  Wilderness First Aid can be used in place of this class for some occupations.  Please consult NYS Department of Health Regulations.

Child Care Provider Classes
Infant & Child First Aid for the Child Care Provider
This training provides Child Care Providers with insight as to how the care giver further accident-proof the child care setting, prevent & prepare for emergencies and how to administer first aid when a child is injured.


Scholarship funding to participate in this training may be available through the Educational Incentive Program (EIP). For more information or to apply for a scholarship, visit www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu. You may also contact EIP at eip@pdp.albany.edu or       800-295-9616.


Adult, Child & Infant CPR for Child Care Providers

Scholarship funding to participate in this training may be available through the Educational Incentive Program (EIP). For more information or to apply for a scholarship, visit www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu. You may also contact EIP at eip@pdp.albany.edu or 800-295-9616.



Courses for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider
American Red Cross professional rescuer courses are designed for people with a job-related duty to respond in an emergency, including nurses, law enforcement and EMS personnel, fire fighters, business and industry response teams, lifeguards, flight attendants, and others who must take action in emergency situations.
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider

CPR/AED for Lifeguards
Combines participant's manual, lectures and video with hands-on skills training to cover the following areas:

  • Recognizing and responding to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants
  • Two-rescuer CPR
  • Use of body substance isolation precautions to prevent disease transmission
  • Use of resuscitation and bag-valve masks
  • Use of an AED for a victim of sudden cardiac arrest

Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease Transmission
A two-hour training module for individuals who, while on the job, may be exposed to blood or other body fluids that could cause infection.


*We need at least 10 people enrolled in this class to schedule a course
*If interested in this course, please call the Chapter and put your name on the waiting list


Babysitter's Training Course
Babysitter's Training
If you're 11 to 15 years old, you can get the knowledge, skills and confidence to care for infants and school-age children. Combining video, activities, hands-on skills training and discussion for a complete learning experience, Babysitter's Training shows you how to:
  • Respond to emergencies and illnesses with first aid, rescue breathing and other appropriate care
  • Make decisions under pressure
  • Communicate with parents to learn household rules
  • Recognize safety and hygiene issues
  • Manage young children
  • Feed, diaper and care for infants


Babysitter's Training has been reviewed and supported by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., Boy Scouts of America, YMCA of the U.S.A., Boys and Girls Clubs, JCC Association and 4-H.

Lifeguard Management This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage lifeguards and to create an environment that keeps patrons, lifeguards and the aquatic facility safe.  This course meets the NY State Health Department Supervision requirement. 

Basic Water Rescue: This course meets the requirements for NY State Guides.  The purpose of the course is to provide individuals with information and skills necessary to prevent , recognize, or respond to aquatic emergencies.

Guard Start- Lifeguarding Tommorrow:  The purpose of this course is to provide youth with a foundation of aquatic and leadership knowledge, attitudes and skills for the future successful completion of the Red Cross Lifeguarding Courses. Students will gain Adult CPR/AED and First Aid Basics Certification.
Pre-requisites are as follows:

* swim the front crawl for 25 yards continuously while breathing to the front or side
*tread water for 1 minute using arms and legs
*submerge and swim a distance of 10 feet underwater

Lifeguard Training and Lifequard Instructor Training
The world of aquatics has played a vital role in the Red Cross for over 100 years.

Safety Training for Swim Coaches (Water portion only)

To enroll in this fast-track option, participants must have completed the  Safety Training for Swim Coaches online written exam on USA Swimming website and must bring the confirmation e-mail with you.


To learn more about the American Red Cross History of Aquatics and Water Safety, please visit www.redcross.org.

For more information please call the chapter at 866-2890 in Herkimer or 733-4666 in Utica.

Water Safety Instructor Course
Have you ever been interested in teaching learn to swim lessons?
If so, contact Phil Coffin at 315-866-2890or Barbara Randall at 315 733-4666. 


Water Safety Implementation Guide
Skill Level Chart


Become a CPR/First Aid Instructor
Our train-the-trainer programs allow you to become a Red Cross instructor and train others to save lives. To become an instructor, follow these steps:
  • Contact the American Red Cross of the Mohawk Valley and complete an Application for Authorization to Teach Form. A current basic level course certificate for the course you are interested in teaching is recommended.
  • Take Fundamentals of Instructor Training. This four-hour course is a prerequisite to all Red Cross instructor specialty courses. It is designed to offer potential Red Cross instructors an opportunity to become familiar with the services of the American Red Cross as well as basic teaching techniques.
  • Complete Instructor training for the appropriate course.
  • $150.00, includes all necessary materials


If you are interested in becoming a Lay Responder First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor please contact Phil Coffin, or Barbara Randall at the Utica office,733-4666, or e-mail randallb@redcrossmv.org