Red Cross Health and Safty

Did you know that:

• Drowning is the leading cause of death for children under the age of 5 according to the Center for Disease Control?
• 4,000 children under the age of 5 drown each year in the United States?

Join the American Red Cross in South Florida to prevent drowning with two exciting water safety and drowning prevention programs!

Longfellow's WHALE TALES:

Longfellow's WHALE TALES from the American Red Cross teaches children ages 5-11 how to make good decisions to be safe in,
on and around the water.  WHALE TALES (Water Habits Are Learned Early) teaches about water safety in different environments such as pools, waterparks, lakes and rivers, and even around the home.  Also included are
lessons about boating, the importance of wearing life jackets, sun safety, and much more.  WHALE TALES is presented with colorful posters, stickers, certificates, and activity sheets to make learning fun and memorable.

TARGET ZERO:

The American Red Cross has partnered with the Broward County Commission and Children's Services Council to present parents,
guardians, babysitters, and anymore who cares for children a drowning prevention program called TARGET ZERO, becasue one drowning is too many.  TARGET ZERO teaches safety guidelines for all types of water environments and aquatic activities.  Additionally, TARGET ZERO provides information on how to safeguard homes through safety barriers and how to assess water saftey away from home.  It teaches adults and families how to prevent and respond to aquatic related emergencies, including an introduction to first aid, water rescue and CPR skills.

For more information, please call 954-797-3833 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to schedule your presention today!

Whether you are a scout, an outdoor enthusiast or you work as an emergency responder in disaster situations, the American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid course gives you the skills you need to respond to an emergency when help may be delayed.  This 16-hour course is based on the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculu and Doctrine Guidelines. The course also offers enhanced content and topics to meet OSHA's Best PRactices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs - particularly inmportant for occupational environments that are impacted by federal regulations.

The American Red Cross, Broward County and Greater Miami & The Keys Chapters have provided answers to frequently asked questions received from course participants.  Please be sure to read the information in the following document closely prior to the start date of your class.  If you have addtional questions, please feel free to contact the Health & Safety Services Department at 866.797.7990.

Standard First Aid with CPR/AED - Adult

Recognizing and caring for injuries or sudden illnesses until advanced medical help can take over.  handling emergency situations, breathing and cardiac emergencies, adult CPR, basic precautions for preventing disease transmission, identifying and caring for life-threatening bleeding, sudden illness and injuries.  How to use an AED for victims of sudden cardiac arrest.  Meets OSHA Guidelines for First Aid.  Course Length:  6.5 hours

Target Audience:  Individuals who want or need first aid, adult CPR and AED training; employers seeking OSHA compliance in a 1-day training session.

Standard First Aid

Basic care for injuries or sudden illnesses until advanced medical care take over. Handling emergency situation; basic disease transmission precautions; recognizing and caring for bleeding, wounds, sudden illness; and immobilizing muscle, bone and joints injuries. Does not include information on breathing or cardiac emergencies. Meets OSHA Guidelines for First Aid. Course Lenght: 3.75 hours 

Target Audience: business and industry employees or individuals who or need basic first aid skills with out CPR.

CPR/AED - Adult

Recognizing and handling emergency situations, caring for breathing and cardiac emergencies, performing CPR on adults and using an AED on victims of sudden cardiac arrest until advanced medical helps is available. Basic precautions for preventing disease transmission.  Course Length: 4.5 hours

Target Audience: Business and industry or individuals who want or need CPR and AED training.