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  Classes - Summer 2008
Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District
and The American Red Cross
Riverside County Chapter present:

Family Safety, Disaster Preparedness,
and CPR/FA Training



In today’s climate, it’s more important than ever that we are prepared for possible emergencies. Knowing what to do when disasters happen, and knowing basic first aid and CPR techniques is smart. This training course will give you the skills and confidence to help anyone whether at home, in your neighborhood, or at work. Being prepared is the best action to take!



Babysitters Training

This course was designed to teach boys and girls 11 -15 years old everything they need to know to be a good babysitter. The Babysitter’s Training is a fun 7-hour interactive course about first aid and safety skills.

Participants learn how to:

  • Supervise children
  • Get professional medical help fast
  • Identify common safety hazards to prevent injuries
  • Basic care routines
  • Discipline and problem solving

*The course fee includes a Babysitter's Handbook and Emergency Reference Guide to take home.

Location: Indio Community Center
Date:

August 16

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fee: $40

Become a Red Cross Volunteer

Red Cross is the largest humanitarian organization in the United States. It depends on volunteers, people like you, to accomplish their mission to “provide relief to victims of disasters and helping people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies”. We need your help – become a Red Cross Volunteer! To learn more about volunteer positions and training, please call 1-888-831-0031, ext. 2018 or email your request to RIVCoordinator@riversidecounty.redcross.org





American Red Cross Classes in Palm Desert

CA Childcare CPR & Pediatric First Aid and Preventative Health & Safety; CPR and First Aid Instructor Course; and Disaster Training Courses.

To register for classes go to www.riversidecounty.redcross. org
or call (888) 831-0031 ext. 3014.
Location: La Quinta Community Center
Time:

Dec. 1, March 1, March 22, April 19, May 24



Adult - Infant - Child CPR

This 8-hour course is designed to teach students to respond to sudden illness, injuries, and breathing/cardiac emergencies in adults, children, and infants. Upon successful completion students will receive an Adult – Infant & Child CPR and First Aid Certification. CPR certification is valid for one year and First Aid certification is valid for 3 years.
Location: La Quinta Community Center
Date: May 10 or August 2
Time:

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Fee: $60
Location: Thousand Palms Community Center
Date: June 7
Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fee: $60
Location: Indio Community Center
Date: July 12
Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fee: $60

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