CPR- Adult: Recognize and care for breathing, cardiac and choking emergencies in individuals over twelve years of age.

CPR/AED- Adult: Same as Adult CPR with the addition of training in the use of the Automated External Defibrillator

CPR- Child & Infant: Recognize and care for breathing, cardiac and choking emergencies in individuals under the age of twelve.

CPR- Adult, Child, & Infant: Recognize and care for breathing, cardiac, and choking emergencies in adults, children and infants.

Standard First Aid: Minimize the effects of shock. Treat sudden illnesses including poisoning, heat and cold emergencies. Perform first aid for cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns, bleeding, and injuries to bones, joints, and muscles, such as sprains and strains.

First Aid/CPR/AED Challenge: Offers the opportunity to update certification without retaking the course. Intended as an opportunity to demonstrate skills and be evaluated. It is NOT an instructor-led practice or coaching session. All responsibility for preparedness rests with you!

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer: Recognize and provide care in respiratory and cardiac emergencies. Perform two-rescuer CPR and techniques for special rescue situations such as drowning. Use resuscitation masks and bag-valve-masks for ventilating victims. Includes training in the use of the Automated External Defibrillator.

Lay Responder First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor: Train instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross lay responder First Aid and CPR/AED courses and modules. Must be at least 16 years of age and pass a precourse written and practical exam.

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Instructor Upgrade:Train instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Must be a current Lay Responder First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor and pass a precourse written and practical exam.

Responding to Emergencies: Advanced training in identifying and caring for life-threatening bleeding, sudden illness, injuries, healthy lifestyles and injury prevention. Must be taken in conjunction with a CPR course.

Epinephrine Auto-Injector Module: Recognize and provide care to a victim of a breathing emergency until advanced emergency medical personnel arrive. Includes the demonstration of an epinephrine auto-injection device.

Pet First Aid: Covers such topics as how to approach an injured animal, stop bleeding, splint broken bones, and treat for poison. You will also learn how to safely transport an injured pet and put together a pet first aid kit.

Babysitter's Training: Addresses safety issues, preventing injuries and illnesses, basic child care, first aid, decision making skills, and age-appropriate behavior and play. Designed for 11-15 year olds.

When I'm In Charge: Provides 8 to 11 year olds with information that empowers them to apply appropriate decision making skills when out of the direct supervision of a parent/guardian.

Babysitter's Training Instructor: Train instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross Babysitter's Training course. Must be a current First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor and pass a precourse exam.

For more information or to register, contact Tim Raethka at 273-1900 ext. 14
or email traethka@tompkins-redcross.org

American Red Cross of Tompkins County
201 West Clinton Street Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 273-1900