For nearly a century, the American Red Cross has prepared people and communities to save lives through health & safety education and training.

From first aid, CPR and blood borne pathogens training to swimming and lifeguarding, and Babysitter’s Training, American Red Cross Preparedness programs help people lead safer and healthier lives. The Red Cross constantly strives to respond to the preparedness concerns of Americans at home, in school and in the workplace. Today’s innovative programs also include teaching lay persons and professionals how to use automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to save victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Last year, nearly 11 million people enrolled in American Red Cross health and safety courses.

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Scheduled Group Orientation on 10/7/11 for First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor and Instructor Trainer Update:  Certified American Red Cross Lay Responder First Aid and CPR/AED instructors and instructor trainers must update to the newly revised First Aid/CPR/AED program by December 31, 2011.  As of 9/30/11, no instructor may any longer teach under the old program (2005 guidelines).  Therefore, effective 10/1/11, all First Aid/CPR/AED courses must be taught under the new program, 2010 Guidelines, and all First Aid/CPR/AED instructors teaching those courses must be updated to the new program.  To assist instructors and instructor trainers in this effort, the following Group Orientation will be offered.Class:  First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor and Instructor Trainer Update
Cost:    No charge
Time:  10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. approximately
Date:  October 7, 2011
Location:  South MS Chapter, American Red Cross, 606 Hutchinson Ave., Hattiesburg, MS   39401
Phone Number:  601-582-8151
Contacts:  Bill Powe, Kimberly Brown, Brenda J. Cooley