Red Cross Course Calendar (Oahu - July) | Health

 CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer & Health Care Providers (those with a duty to respond), learn the skills needed to respond appropriately to respiratory and cardiac emergencies and get trained how to operate an AED in case of a sudden cardiac emergency; 8:30am-3:00pm; July 7, 11, 24; classes are based on availability and subject to change.  American Red Cross, 4155 Diamond Head Road; $110; register online at www.redcross.org or call 1-800-733-2767.

Citizen “Hands Only” CPR, get trained to care for victims of cardiac emergencies by using compression only CPR until emergency medical personnel arrive; July 18; classes are based on availability and subject to change.  American Red Cross, 4155 Diamond Head Road; $15; register online at www.redcross.org or call 1-800-733-2767.

 Certified Nurse Assistant, state approved training program, this course prepares the student to take the Hawaii State Nurse Assistant Competency Exam.  Get the training and skills that enable students to provide high quality care for residents in long-term care settings, homecare, and hospitals.  Online Session: July 20 – August 14 with an orientation on July 5; register by June 28.  American Red Cross; 4155 Diamond Head Road; register online at www.redcross.org or call (808) 739-8146.  Learn more about the training at: http://www.hawaiiredcross.org/takeaclass/nassist.html#

Nurse Aide Refresher Course, applicant’s registering for this course must have completed a state-approved Nurse Aide Training Program in Hawaii within the last 12 months.  This one day course is designed to prepare the student to take the State of Hawaii Nurse Assistant Competency Evaluation Exam.  8:00am-4:30pm; July 18; register by July 21; American Red Cross, 4155 Diamond Head Road; $110; register online at www.redcross.org or call (808) 739-8146.

Bloodborne Pathogen Training, this training course is designed for workers at risk for on-the-job exposure to blood or other bodily fluids that could cause infection; follows regulations issued by OSHA; American Red Cross certification upon completion; 8:30am-10:30am; July 25, American Red Cross, 4155 Diamond Head Road; $50; register online at www.redcross.org or call 1-800-733-2767.

Administering Emergency Oxygen, teaches professional rescuers when and how to use emergency oxygen and breathing devices, includes airway management as an enrichment topic; American Red Cross certification upon completion; 11am-1pm, July 25; American Red Cross, 4155 Diamond Head Road; $50; register online at www.redcross.org or call 1-800-733-2767.

Cat & Dog First Aid.  Learn basic information on how to recognize and care for emergencies and injuries in dogs.  This course will empower pet owners with the confidence and skills necessary to respond to emergencies involving dogs by learning how to provide basic first aid skills, how to care for choking pets, rescue breathing and CPR; 9am-12pm; July 14; American Red Cross, 4155 Diamond Head Road; $70; register online at www.redcross.org or call 1-800-733-2767.