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The American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter has scheduled its summer ADULT CPR/First Aid with “When Help is Delayed” courses designed especially for Scouts. In just one day Scouts AND leaders can obtain certification in Adult CPR and First Aid as well as meet the requirements of the scout first aid merit badge.
Scouts and leaders will learn how to respond to First Aid emergencies in both urban and wilderness settings, using any and all available resources. In addition, scouts will learn hands on skills practice including rescue breathing, first aid for choking, and CPR. First Aid topics include how to control bleeding, caring for shock, burns, broken bones, and sudden illness. Each participant will take home an easy to carry ‘When Help is Delayed’ Pocket Guide and a First Aid Pocket Guide. Classes are as follows:
Sunday, July 15th, 9:00-5:00 PM Class ID #1048230
Sunday, August 19th, 9:00-5:00 PM Class ID #1048238
Sunday, September 16th, 9:00 – 5:00 PM Class ID #1029828
You can register now for this potentially life saving class by calling 503-280-1440 or enroll online by visiting our website at http://www.redcross-pdx.org . (click on training and classes).
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare and respond to emergencies. Oregon Trail Chapter Red Cross volunteers respond to residential fires and other disasters every 40 hours on average. All Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from Oregonians. Financial gifts help provide food, clothing, shelter, counseling and other emergency services. To help those in immediate need call (503) 284-1234 or visit www.redcross-pdx.org |
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