Courses Descriptions

First Aid and CPR/AED Courses Compression Only CPR Online Blended Learning Courses Specialty Courses Professional Level Courses Youth Courses Aquatics Courses Instructor Level Courses

First Aid/CPR/AED Courses

CPR--Adult
Length: 4 hrs.
This course gives individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies for adult victims until advanced medical personnel arrives to take over. Upon successful completion of the course requirements, students will receive an Adult CPR certificate (valid for one year).

CPR--Adult Review
Length: 3 hrs.
This course, appropriate only for persons with current Adult CPR certification, reviews skills and knowledge necessary to recognize and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies until advanced medical personnel arrives to take over. Upon successful completion of the course requirements, students will receive an Adult CPR (valid for one year) certificate.

Standard First Aid and CPR--Adult
Length: 7 hrs.
This course covers Adult CPR, included respiratory and cardiac emergencies, and an overview of first aid. Skills covered include controlling bleeding; caring for muscle, bone and joint injuries; treating burns; and responding to shock. Upon successful completion of the course requirements, students will receive Adult CPR (valid for one year) and First Aid (valid for three years) certificates.

CPR/AED--Adult
Length: 5 hrs.
This course gives individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for breathing emergencies, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Upon successful completion of the course requirements, students will receive an Adult CPR/AED (valid for one year) certificate.

CPR/AED --Adult Review
Length: 4 hrs.
This course, appropriate only for persons with current Adult CPR/AED certification, reviews skills and necessary knowledge necessary to provide care for breathing emergencies, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Upon successful completion of the course requirements, students will receive an Adult CPR/AED (valid for one year) certificate.

Standard First Aid
Length: 4 hrs.
This course gives individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic first aid care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. Skills covered include controlling bleeding; caring for muscle, bone and joint injuries; treating burns; and responding to shock. This course does not include information on breathing or cardiac emergencies. Upon successful completion of course requirements, participants will receive a First Aid (valid for 3 years) certificate.

Standard First Aid Review
Length: 3 hrs.
This course, appropriate only for persons with current First Aid certification, reviews skills and knowledge necessary to provide basic first aid care for injuries and sudden illnesses. Skills covered include controlling bleeding; caring for muscle, bone and joint injuries; treating burns; and responding to shock. This course does not include information on breathing or cardiac emergencies. Upon successful completion of course requirements, participants will receive a First Aid (valid for 3 years) certificate.

CPR/AED--Adult and Standard First Aid
Length: 7 1/2 hrs.
This course gives knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide care for breathing emergencies, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of suddent cardiac arrest. In addition, this course trains individuals to become familiar in how to recognize and care for victims of injuries and sudden illness. Upon successful completion of the course requirements, students will receive Adult CPR and AED (valid for one year) and First Aid (valid for three years) certificates.

CPR/AED--Child and CPR Infant
Length: 5 hrs.
This course gives individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in children and infants until advanced medical personnel come and take over. Individuals will also learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Upon successful completion of course requirements, participants will receive Infant CPR and Child CPR/AED (valid for one year) certificates.

CPR/AED --Child and CPR Infant Review
Length: 4 hrs.
This course, appropriate only for persons with current Infant CPR and Child CPR certifications, reviews skills and knowledge necessary to recognize and provide basic care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in children and infants until advanced medical personnel come and take over. Individuals will also learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Upon successful completion of course requirements, participants will receive Infant CPR and Child CPR/AED (valid for one year) certificates.

CPR/AED--Child and CPR Infant and Standard First Aid
Length: 7 1/2 hrs.
This course gives individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in children and infants and until advanced medical personnel come and take over. Individuals will also learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. The course also covers recognition and first aid techniques included controlling bleeding; caring for muscle, bone and joint injuries; treating burns; and responding to shock. Upon successful completion of course requirements, participants will receive Infant CPR and Child CPR/AED (valid for one year) and First Aid (valid for three years) certificates.

CPR--Adult, Child and Infant
Length: 6 hrs.
This course teaches rescue breathing, procedures for choking and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adults, children and infants. Knowledge and skills are also taught for recognizing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and tips to reduce the risk of injury for children and infants. This course does not include first aid skills. Upon successful completion of the course requirements, students will receive Adult CPR/Child CPR/Infant CPR (valid for one year) certification.

CPR--Adult, Child and Infant Review
Length: 4 hrs.
This course, appropriate only for persons with current Adult CPR/Child CPR/Infant CPR certifications, reviews skills and knowledge necessary provide care for breathing emergencies and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all age groups. Upon successful completion of the course requirements, students will receive Adult CPR/Child CPR/Infant CPR (valid for one year) certification.

CPR--Adult, Child and Infant Challenge
Length: 2 1/2 hrs.
This course allows a person to obtain certification in Adult CPR/Child CPR/Infant CPR. It is only made up of skills testing and written test with no allowance for review or practice with an instructor. The instructor conducting the challenge cannot do any teaching, provide any corrective feedback or allow any practicing to improve skills during the challenge. There are no pre-requisites for this course, however, if you are not currently certified on the day of course, and do not pass the challenge, you will have to take a full course to obtain certification. Upon successful completion of the course requirements, students will receive Adult CPR/Child CPR/Infant CPR (valid for one year) certification.

CPR--Adult, Child and Infant and Standard First Aid
Length: 8 hrs.
This course combines Adult, Child, and Infant CPR with First Aid. This course teaches rescue breathing, procedures for choking and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adults, children and infants. Knowledge and skills are also taught for recognizing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and tips to reduce the risk of injury for children and infants. Participants learn how to overcome reluctance to act and treat illness and injuries. Additional skills learned include controlling bleeding; caring for muscle, bone and joint injuries; treating burns; and responding to shock. Upon successful completion of the course requirements, students will receive Adult CPR/Child CPR/Infant CPR (valid for one year) and First Aid (valid for three years) certificates.

Compression Only CPR

The American Red Cross Badger Chapter is pleased to announce the release of the new Compression Only CPR presentation. This training is commonly referred to as CCR or Continuous Compression CPR. The Badger Chapter is teaching this important life-saving technique in collaboration with the Dane County Emergency Management and Madison Fire Department. Compression Only CPR is currently non-certified and does not replace traditional CPR. Compression Only CPR is not approved by the 2005 Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Committee guidelines.

Compression Only CPR presentation
Length: Approximately 45 minutes
Compression Only CPR is a presentation that teaches a lay rescuer the skills needed to respond appropriately to a WITNESSED sudden cardiac arrest of an ADULT. This technique will not be used on children or infants and it is not used in respiratory emergencies such as drug overdose, drowning, choking or electrocution. No certification received

Compression Only CPR Leader Training
Length: Approximately 2 hours
The training teaches individuals how to present Compression Only CPR. You will learn the basic Compression Only information as well as how to conduct the presentation as an American Red Cross Leader. It is strongly recommended that individuals are currently certified as American Red Cross Instructors before attending this training, however it is not required. No certification received.

Online/Blended Learning Courses

Blended Learning provides another way to offer Red Cross first aid, CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) training to new and existing customers. The first portion of the course, including the written exam, is online and can be taken from any computer with Internet access. The second part of the training, the skill practice and assessment, is conducted by a Red Cross instructor in a classroom setting. Red Cross Blended Learning is flexible, self-paced and available online 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Students have the option of going through the lessons in a full or abbreviated format and can test out of lessons. Web-based training enables course-takers to access courses at their convenience and minimizes schedule conflicts with work-related responsibilities. The Blended Learning approach greatly reduces the time required for recertification. Current Blended Learning options include:

Blended Learning: Standard First Aid with CPR/AED—Adult and CPR--Child & Infant
Length Online: Approx 4 hours
Length Skills Practice Session: Approx 3 hours

Blended Learning: Standard First Aid with CPR/AED—Adult
Length Online: Approx 3 hours and 15 minutes
Length Skills Practice Session: Approx 2 hours 30 minutes

Blended Learning: Standard First Aid with CPR--Adult
Length Online: Approx 3 hours
Length Skills Practice Session: Approx 2 hours

Blended Learning: Standard First Aid with CPR--Child/Infant
Length Online: Approx 3 hours
Length Skills Practice Session: Approx 2 hours

Blended Learning: CPR/AED--Adult with CPR--Child & Infant
Length Online: Approx 4 hours
Length Skills Practice: Approx 3 hours 10 minutes

Blended Learning: CPR/AED--Adult
Length Online: Approx 2 hours 30 minutes
Length Skills Practice: 1 hour 55 minutes

Blended Learning: CPR--Child and Infant
Length Online: Approx 2 hours 25 minutes
Length Skills Practice: Approx 1 hour and 25 minutes

Blended Learning: First Aid
Length Online: Approx 2 hours 15 minutes
Length Skills Practice: Approx 1 hour and 15 minutes

Blended Learning: CPR--Adult
Length Online: Approx 1 hours 45 minutes
Length Skills Practice: Approx 1 hour and 35 minutes

Blended Learning: AED--Child
Length Online: Approx 25 minutes
Length Skills Practice: Approx 35 minutes

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Specialty Courses

Dog and Cat First Aid
Length: 2 1/2 hrs - Dog First Aid; 2 1/2 hrs - Cat First Aid
This course teaches individuals basic first aid techniques for dogs and cats due to common illness, injury or a life-threatening condition. Upon successful completion of course requirements, participants will receive a Pet First Aid -- Has Attended certificate.

Wilderness First Aid Basics

Based on the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines with enhanced content to meet OSHA's Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Programs. The program offers flexibility for organizations and their instructors to adapt the training to varying environments, from camps and parks to remote occupational settings. Materials reviewed and/or supported by the American Camp Association, American Canoe Association, National Recreation and Park Association, and JCC Association. To enhance the "real-life" experience of course takers, major portions of the training are designed to be taught in an outdoor setting. Topics covered include: • Head (Brain), Neck and Spinal Injuries • Heat-Related Emergencies • Hypothermia • Altitude-Related Illnesses • Allergies and Anaphylaxis • Burns • Bone and Joint Injuries • Wounds and Wound Infection Course participants must be at least 14 years of age and possess current certification in Adult CPR. Course Length: 12-16 hours Certification Received: Wilderness & Remote First Aid (valid for three-years)

First Aid with Choking
Length: 4 hrs.
This course was designed to follow employment regulations for Community Based Residential Facilities (CBRF) in the state of Wisconsin. It covers 75% of a regular First Aid class and 25% of a regular Adult CPR class (Conscious Choking Skills). Upon successful completion of course requirements, participants will receive a First Aid with Choking -- Has Attended certificate.

**As of April 1, students must bring $25.00 check or money order made payable to UW Oshkosh CBRF. Students without payment will not be allowed to attend. Sorry, no exceptions.

Professional Level Courses

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer/Healthcare Provider
Length: 8 1/2 hrs.
This course teaches professional rescuers (those with a duty to respond and provide care) the skills needed to respond appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies, including the use of an automated external defibrillator for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. The course also includes two-person CPR and the use of breathing devices. Upon successful completion of all the course requirements, participants will receive a CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer/Healthcare Provider certificate (valid for two years). *Lifeguards will receive a CPR/AED for Lifeguards certificate (valid for one year).

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer/Healthcare ProviderReview
Length: 6 hrs.
This course reviews skills needed to respond appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies, including the use of an automated external defibrillator for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. This course, geared toward those with a duty to response, also includes includes two-person CPR and the use of breathing devices. Upon successful completion of all the course requirements, participants will receive a CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer/Healthcare Provider certificate (valid for two years). *Lifeguards will receive a CPR/AED for Lifeguards certificate (valid for one year).
Prerequisites: Current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certificate or expired less than 12 months.

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Challenge
Length: 3 1/2 hrs.
This course allows a person to obtain certification in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. It is only made up of skills testing and written test with no allowance for review or practice with an instructor. The instructor conducting the challenge cannot do any teaching, provide any corrective feedback or allow any practicing to improve skills during the challenge. There are no pre-requisites for this course, however, if you are not currently certified on the day of course, and do not pass the challenge, you will have to take a full course to obtain certification. Upon successful completion of all the course requirements, participants will receive a CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer/Healthcare Provider certificate (valid for two years). *Lifeguards will receive a CPR/AED for Lifeguards certificate (valid for one year).

Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease Transmission
Length: 2 hrs.
This course trains and provide individuals with an understanding of the intent of the bloodborne pathogens regulation issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); how bloodborne pathogens are spread; how to help prevent exposure incidents by following work practice controls, using engineering controls and personal protective equipment, practicing good personal hygiene and properly cleaning and disinfecting equipment and supplies; and to recognize, report and follow up on employee exposures to infectious materials. Upon successful completion of all the course requirements, participants will receive a Bloodborne Pathogens certificate.

Administering Emergency Oxygen
Length: 3 hrs.
This course was designed to give individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to a victim of a breathing emergency using breathing devices, including suction devices, oral and nasal airways, resuscitation masks, bag-valve mak resuscitators and supplemental oxygen. Attendees must possess a CURRENT American Red Cross Adult CPR certificate or equivalent that has been issued within one year of course completion. Certification Received: Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer (valid for one year).

Emergency Response
Length: 55 hrs.
This course trains individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as a first responder in an emergency to help sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until more advanced medical help can arrive. Upon successful completion of all the course requirements, participants will receive both CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer/Healthcare Provider (valid for two years ) and Emergency Response (valid for three years) certificates.

Youth Courses

Basic Aid Training
Length: 6 hrs.
This course introduces children (ages 8 to 11) to safety information and first aid procedures for breathing difficulties, bleeding, poisoning, burns, shock and other emergencies. A grant from Group Health Cooperative covers all costs for this program so it can be offered free of charge to interested children. Upon successful completion of all the course requirements, participants will receive a Basic Aid Training -- Has Attended certificate.

Babysitter's Training
Length: 6 1/2 hrs.
Like any other occupation, babysitting requires specific tools to maximize your abilities. This course teaches the knowledge, skills and confidence to care for infants and school-age children. Participants learn how to respond to emergencies and illness, make decisions under pressure and recognize safety and hygiene issues. Upon successful completion of all the course requirements, participants will receive a Babysitters Training -- Has Attended certificate. Prerequisite: Recommended participants be 11 years old.

Aquatics Courses

Lifeguarding
Length: 31 hours and 15 minutes
To teach lifeguard candidates the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course content and activities prepare candidates to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies, and prevent drownings and injuries. Upon successful completion of all the course requirements, participants will receive a CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (valid for one year) and Lifeguarding and First Aid (valid for three years) certificates.
Prerequisites: Minimum age of 15 years old. Must swim 300 yards using the front crawl or the breaststroke. Must swim 20 yards and retrieve a brick from 7-10 ft in the water (timed)

Lifeguarding Review/Challenge
Length: 8-10 hrs.
This course reviews the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course review content and activities prepare candidates to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies, and prevent drownings and injuries. Upon successful completion of course requirements, participants will receive both CPR for the Professional Rescurer (valid for one year) and Lifeguard and First Aid (valid for three years) certificates.
Prerequisites: Current Lifeguard Training/First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer certifications or one that has not been expired more than 12 months. Minimum age of 15 years old. Must swim 300 yards using the front crawl and backstroke. Must swim 20 yards and retrieve a brick from 7-10 ft in the water (timed).

Waterpark Lifeguarding
Length: 33 hours and 15 minutes
This course is designed to teach lifeguards the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to emergencies at a waterpark facility. Upon successful completion of course requirements, participants will receive a Waterpark Lifeguarding certificate, valid so long as current Lifeguard Training and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications are maintained.
Prerequisites: Minimum age of 15 years old. Must swim 300 yards using the front crawl and/or the breaststroke. Must swim 20 yards and retrieve a brick from 7-10 ft in the water (timed)

Waterfront Lifeguarding
Length: 37 hours
This course is designed to teach lifeguards the skills and knowlege needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies both in a pool and at a waterfront environment. The course content and activities prepare participants to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drownings and injuries.
Prerequisites: Minimum age of 15 years old. Must swim 550 yards - using the front crawl for 200 yards, the breaststroke for 200 yards, andeither the front crawl or breaststroke for the remaining 150 yards. Must swim 20 yards and retrieve a brick from 7-10 ft in the water (timed). Must swim 5 yards, submerge and retrieve three dive rings placed 5 yards apart in 4-7 feet of water and swim back to the side of the pool.

Instructor Level Courses

Important Note: many Instructor Level certificates have calendar-year durations, and all such authorizations expire on December 31. Thus, for instance, a two-year initial authorization may last less than 24 months, depending on when training is completed.

Lay Responder First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor Course
Length: approx. 20 hrs.
Upon sucessful completion of this course, instructors will be authorized to teach the following components: Adult CPR, Child CPR, Infant CPR, First Aid, Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The course includes the Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT) course. Upon successful completion of course requirements, participants will receive First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor (valid two years), Fundamentals of Instructor Training (valid one year), Adult CPR/AED Child CPR /AED Infant CPR/AED (valid one year) and First Aid (valid three years) certificates.
Prerequisites: must be 17 years of age on or before course completion date and completion of Adult CPR, Child CPR, Infant CPR, First Aid, AED basic courses strongly recommended.

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Instructor Bridge Course

Length: Appox 6 hours
This course certifies participants to teach CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, as well as two-rescuer CPR and use of breathing devices. Upon successful completion of course requirements, participants will receive CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Instructor (valid for two calendar years) certificate.
Prerequisites: must be a current First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor, must be 17 years of age on or before course completion date and completion of CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification is strongly recommended.

Emergency Response Instructor Bridge Course
This course trained participants how to teach the American Red Cross Emergency Response course by developing an understanding of the course products, learning how to conduct training sessions, understanding the methods used to evaluate participant progress, and learning how prepare the submit records and reports. Upon successful completion of course requirements, participants will receive a Emergency Response Instructor (valid for two calendar years) certificate.
Prerequisites: must be at least 17 years of age on or before course completion dates, must hold a current Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT) certificate issued within the past year OR or be a currently authorized Red Cross instructor.

Babysitter's Training Instructor Course

Length: Approx 16 hours
This course trains participants to teach the American Red Cross Babysitter's Training Course. The course prepares instructor candidates to use course materials, conduct training sessions and evaluate the progress of participants in a basic-level course. Upon successful completion of course requirements, participants will receive a Babysitter's Training Instructor (valid for two calendar years) certificate.
Prerequisites: must be at least 17 years of age on or before course completion date.

Babysitter's Training Instructor Bridge Course

Length: Approx 5 hours
This course trains participants to teach the American Red Cross Babysitter's Training Course. The course prepares instructor candidates to use course materials, conduct training sessions and evaluate the progress of participants in a basic-level course. Upon successful completion of course requirements, participants will receive a Babysitter's Training Instructor (valid for two calendar years) certificate.
Prerequisites: must be at least 17 years of age on or before course completion date, must hold a current Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT) certificate issued within the past year or be a currently authorized Red Cross instructor in a Health and Safety Service program.

Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
Length: 35 hrs.
This course trains participants to teach water safety, including the Basic Water Rescue course, six levels of the Learn to Swim and Parent and Child Aquatics. Upon successful completion of course requirements, participants will receive a Water Safety Instructor (valid for two calendar years) certificate.
Prerequisites: must be at least 16 years of age on or before course completion date, must hold a current Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT) certificate issued within the past year OR be a currently authorized Red Cross instructor in a Health and Safety Service program.

Lifeguard Instructor
Length: 32 hrs.
This course trains participants to teach Lifeguard Training (including First Aid), CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguard Management, Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer, Preventing Disease Transmission, Community Water Safety and Basic Water Rescue. The training prepares instructor candidates by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials and methods, how to conduct training sessions and how to evaluate participants' progress. Upon successful completion of course requirements, participants will receive a Lifeguard Instructor (valid for two calendar years) certificate.
Prerequisites: must be at least 17 years of age on or before course completion date. Successfully complete the precourse session. Pass the written exam with a score of 80 percent or higher for each of the three sections and and demonstrating competency in the precourse skills and scenarios evaluation.

Pet First Aid Instructor
Length: self-study
By becoming a Pet First Aid Instructor, you will be able to teach participants the Pet First Aid Course. This course is available only as a self-study. If you are interested in becoming a Pet First Aid Instructor, please contact the Chapter at 608-227-1253. Upon successful completion of course requirements, participants will receive a Pet First Aid Instructor (valid for two calendar years) certificate. Price covers all participant and instructor manuals and course video plus administrative fee.
Prerequisites: must be a current First Aid/CPR AED Instructor and have attended a Pet First Aid basic-level course.

Wilderness First Aid Instructor
Length: self-study.
By becoming a Wilderness First Aid Instructor, you will be able to teach Wilderness First Aid. This course is available only as a self-study. If you are interested in becoming a Wilderness First Aid Instructor, please contact the Chapter at 608-227-1253. Upon successful completion of course requirements, participants will receive a Wilderness First Aid (valid for two calendar years) certificate.
Prerequisites: must be at least 17 years of age on or before course completion date, must hold a current Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT) certificate issued within the past year OR be a currently authorized Red Cross instructor in a Health and Safety Service program.

Sports Safety Training Instructor
Length: self-study.
By becoming a Sports Safety training Instructor, you will be able to teach Sports Safety Training. This course is available only as a self-study. If you are interested in becoming a Sports Safety Training Instructor, please contact the Chapter at 608-227-1253. The Sports Safety Training program content and activities helps coaches, athletic training and other participants identify and eliminate potentially hazardous condictions in a sports environment, recognize emergencies and make appropriate decisions when providing first aid care. The program teaches first aid, CPR and AED skills that coaches, trainers and other participants need to know to provide immediate care to an injured or suddenly ill athlete until more advanced medical care arrives. Upon successful completion of course requirements, participants will receive a Sports Safety Training (valid for two calendar years) certificate. Price covers all participant and instructor manuals plus administrative fee.
Prerequisites: must be at least 17 years of age on or before course completion date, must hold a current Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT) certificate issued within the past year OR be a currently authorized Red Cross instructor in a Health and Safety Service program.

Bloodborne Pathogens/Oxygen Administration Instructor Bridge Course
This course trains participants to teach the American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease transmission and Oxygen Administration Courses. The course prepares instructor candidates to use course materials, conduct training sessions, and evaluate the progress of participants in a basic-level course. Upon successful completion of course requirements, participants will receive a Bloodborne Pathogens Instructor/ Oxygen Administration Instructor (valid for two calendar years) certificate.
Prerequisites: must be 17 years of age on or before course completion date, must hold a current Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT) certificate issues within the past year OR be a currently authorized Red Cross instructor in a Health and Safety Service program that includes Adult CPR.

Basic Aid Training (BAT) Instructor
Length: self-study.
By becoming a Basic Aid Training Leader, you will be able to teach Basic Aid Training (BAT) to children (ages 8 to 11). Prerequisites: must be a responsible adult. Please contact the Health & Safety office at (608) 227-1253 for more information on how to become a Basic Aid Training (BAT) instructor.