For nearly a century, Mid Coast Chapter volunteers and staff have prepared our friends and neighbors to save lives through health and safety education and training. From first aid, CPR and bloodborne pathogens training to swimming and lifeguarding, HIV/AIDS education and Babysitter's Training, our 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 our Chapter's 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 4000 people in the Mid Coast community enrolled in American Red Cross health and safety courses.

For a full description of courses we routinely offer - see our list below.  To learn the dates and times of upcoming courses, please visit the CALENDAR page on this web site. Registration is easy and complete when payment is received.  To register, please call our Chapter at 207-729-6779 to pay by credit card, or stop by the Mid Coast Chapter on 16 Community Way in Topsham to pay by check or money order.

You can help us save lives! Become a health and safety instructor or contact us to set up a life saving course at your business, school or community organization.  For questions or assistance please call our Director of Health and Safety Education, Ray Michaud at 207-729-6779 or contact him by e-mail at redcrossheatlhandsafety@suscom-maine.net

 

1.  Lay Responder (Formerly Known As Community) Adult/Child/Infant CPR & First Aid:                      

This course provides information and training in administering CPR and First Aid on an adult, child, and infant. Throughout the course those participating will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until advanced medical help arrives. This updated course, formerly known as Community CPR & First Aid, has been revised to meet the various training needs of those in workplace, school, or community settings; all of which contain some new curriculum than that of the previous American Red Cross community courses.  There are no prerequisites for enrollment in this course.

 

2. Lay Responder Adult CPR/AED & First Aid:

 

          This course provides information and training in administering CPR and First Aid as well as training in using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for an adult in cardiac arrest. Throughout the course those participating will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until advanced medical help arrives. In order to enroll in the AED portion of the course, participants must possess a current American Red Cross CPR certificate, or equivalent.

 

3. Lay Responder Child/Infant CPR:

 

          This course provides information and training in administering CPR on a child, and infant. Throughout the course those participating will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to help sustain life during cardiac and breathing emergencies. There are no prerequisites for this course.

 

4.  CPR/AED For the Professional Rescuer:

 

          The purpose of the American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer course is to teach those with a duty to act (professional rescuers) the skills needed to respond appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies. This includes the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to care for a victim of cardiac arrest.  There are no prerequisites to enroll into the CPR FPR course. To enroll in the AED portion of the course participants must possess a current American Red Cross CPR certificate.

 

5.  Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease Transmission:

         

The purpose of the American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease Transmission course is to provide professional rescuers with an understanding of the intent of the Bloodborne Pathogens regulation issued by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); how bloodborne pathogens are spread; precautions to prevent exposure incidents and how to recognize, report and follow up on exposures to infectious materials. There are no prerequisites for enrollment in this course.

 

6. Sports First Aid and Adult/Child CPR:

 

          The purpose of Sports First Aid is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to help provide a safe environment for athletes while they are participating in sports and, in an emergency, to help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until advanced medical help arrives. During this course participants will also develop the skills needed to sustain life in breathing and cardiac emergencies. There are no prerequisites for enrollment in this course.

 

7.  Babysitter’s Training:

 

          The purpose of the American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training course is to provide individuals, ages 11 to 15, with the information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of parents or adult guardians. This training will help participants develop skills in leadership and professionalism; the business of babysitting; understanding kids from 0 to 10; basic care; safety and safe play.  There are no prerequisites to enroll in the Babysitter’s Training course. To receive a completion certificate, participants must actively participate in all required lesson activities, successfully complete the skills and be 11 years of age by the last scheduled course date.

 

8.  Wilderness First Aid:

This three-day course (20 hours) is ideal for hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts! The course uses a combination of lecture, skills practice, and role-play learning to teach the response steps and treatment of injuries and illnesses in a delayed help situation. Class includes: “Student Guide”, “Mountaineering First Aid- A Guide to Accident Response and First Aid Care”, and the “When Help is Delayed” booklet.  The American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Basics course is for those who work, live or play in remote areas - away from the usual EMS service. Even though the emergency workers near these areas may be trained to search for and rescue those in need, there may be a delay in the notification of assistance, the time required to get to the patient, or in moving the patient to more advanced treatment.  Participants will get an Adult CPR certificate recognized by the American Red Cross for one year and a Wilderness First Aid Basics certificate recognized for three years.