American Red Cross
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The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and counsels victims of disasters, provides nearly half of the nation's blood supply, teaches lifesaving skills, and supports military members and their families.

We are a charitable organization -- not a government agency -- and depend on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform our humanitarian mission.

  Red Cross offers classes for all ages and needs

Disaster services class listing

Online disaster classes for registered students

To signup for online classes, call 704-283-7402

Special classes for youths

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Current health and safety classes

on-site in Monroe

(Scroll down for registration)

 
Class  Description  Dates/Time

AED Essentials

Learn to operate an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), a machine that provides immediate assistance in cardiac arrest. 

(1 year certification)

Add to any class for $25

 

CPR/AED Adult

Learn to respond in respiratory and cardiac emergencies, including CPR/AED for people 12 years and older.

(1 year certification)

Tuition: $45

9 am-12 pm

June 14 

July 12

Aug 9

CPR/AED Adult and Child

Learn to respond in respiratory and cardiac emergencies for Children 1 - 12 yrs. old and Adults 12 yrs and older an dincludes use of Automated External Defibrillator.

(1 year certification)

Tuition: $45

6-10 pm

June 17 

July 15

Aug 19

Review CPR/AED Adult and Child (Only)

Instructor lead review for written tests and hands on skills.  Proof of prior certification required.

(1 year certification)

Tuition: $25

9-11 am

TBD

CPR/AED Child plus

CPR Infant

Learn to respond in respiration and cardiac emergencies for infants (birth to 1 year) and children (1-12). Course meets state licensing requirements for child care and after school programs when taken with first aid.

(1 year certification)

Tuition: $45

9 am-12 pm 

June 10

July 8

Aug 12 

Standard First Aid

Learn basic first aid skills for common emergencies. Course meets state licensing requirements for child care and after school programs when taken with CPR.

(3 year certification)
Tuition: $45

    Add to any CPR class for $20

Stand alone

class upon

request

or available

online

Std.First Aid with

CPR/AED Adult

Learn basic first aid for common emergencies plus how to respond in respiratory and cardiac emergencies with CPR/AED training.

(1 year certification for CPR/AED; 3 years for first aid.)

Tuition: $55

6-10 pm

June 8 

July 13 

Aug 10 

Std. First Aid with

CPR/AED Adult

Learn basic first aid for common emergencies plus how to respond in respiratory and cardiac emergencies with CPR training.

(1 year certification for CPR/AED; 3 years for first aid.)

Tuition: $55

9 am-2 pm

June 17 

July 15

Aug 19 

Std. First Aid with

CPR/AED Child plus CPR Infant

Learn basic first aid for common emergencies plus how to respond in respiratory and cardiac emergencies, with CPR for infants (0-1 years) and children (1-12). Meets state licensing requirements for child care and after school programs.

(1 year certification for CPR, 3 years for first aid.)

Tuition: $55

9 am-2 pm

June 16 

July 21

Aug 18 

 

6 -10 pm  

June 10

July 8 

Aug 12 

Lay Responder

Std. First Aid with CPR-AED Adult/Child plus CPR Infant

Learn basic first aid for common emergencies plus how to respond in respiration and cardiac emergencies for adults, infants and children.

(1 year certification for CPR, 3 years for first aid.)

Tuition: $65 

1-6 pm

June 12

July 10

August 14 

Review Std. First Aid CPR-AED Adult/Child plus CPR Infant

Instructor lead review for recertification, written test and hands on skills.  Proof of prior certification required.

(1 year certification for CPR/AED, 3 years for first aid.)

Tuition: $30

9-11:30 am

June 15 

July 20

Aug 17 

 

6-9:30 pm

June 15 

July 20

Aug 17 

Sports Injury Prevention First Aid

Developed with the U.S. Olympic Committee, this class helps coaches, athletic trainers and others identify and eliminate potentially hazardous conditions in a sports environment, recognize emergencies and make appropriate decisions when providing first aid care until advanced medical care arrives.

( 3 year Sports Injury Prevention FA Certification)

Tuition: $30

Add CPR/AED  Adult and Child (sports only)

1 p.m. - 4 p.m. for $15, SAVE $30! (Bring your lunch)

9-12:30 pm

TBD


Bloodborne Pathogens

Learn how to protect yourself against diseases transmitted through blood and body fluids, and what to do should an exposure occur.

Add to any class for $20

available

online

Pet First Aid

Learn emergency care procedures for cats and/or dogs and how to keep your pets happy and healthy. Topics include recognizing an energency, choking, CPR and rescue breathing.

Tuition: $50

 To be determined

On-Line Skills ($included) or Challenge FA/CPR/AED

On-site skills test that follows online coursework or Do you know the material? Challenge the written exams and hands on skills (no instructor review).

(CPR/AED certification 1 year; Std First Aid certification 3 years)

Tuition: $25 

Fridays

11 am

Babysitters Training

Prepares youth ages 11-15 to use leadership, safety and professional skills when caring for children. This is an all-day class, bring a lunch. Application/consent forms must be completed prior to class.

 Tuition: $40

This class is available at schools, after school care or camp.

Call Cecilia at (704) 283-7402. 

9-2:30 pm

June 26

August 7

When I'm in Charge

Designed for ages 8 to 11, this course prepares children to respond safely in situations when direct parent supervision is unavailable. Participants will role play answering phone and door situations, discuss gun and Internet safety and discuss personal safety and first aid situation.

 

Each student receives a participation guide, note pads and a blank emergency phone list. Parents are encouraged to attend the final half-hour of the class to participate in the final class activity with their child(ren).
  Tuition: $40

This class is available at schools, after school care or camp.

(The American Red Cross does not advocate leaving children at any age unattended in or at any place for such period of time as may be likely to endanger the health or welfare of a child.)

12-2:30 pm

June 26

August 7 

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer / healthcare provider

 Full Course or Review

Learn to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants, to perform two-rescuer CPR and to use an AED on adults and children. You will  learn to use a resuscitation mask, face shield and a bag-valve resuscitator (supplied) when performing CPR.

(1 year certification for lifeguards; 2 years for EMS or healthcare provider.)

Tuition: *Call for more information (704) 283-7402

Full Course

Online Only

 

Review: $45*

6-10 pm

May 27

June 24

July 22 

Instructor: Lay Resp Std. First Aid w CPR-AED Adult/Child plus Infant

Learn how to be an American Red Cross certified instructor in first aid, CPR and AED. This is a multi-day class, and you must attend all sessions to become certified.

Tuition: $175


Youth First Aid

**+ Safe House

***+ Bike Rodeo

Instructors will provide leadership and First Aid safety education on the following topics for Youth Groups (i.e. Girl and Boy Scouts) ages 8 - 11.

How to treat shock bleeding, cuts, scrapes and burns; breathing and choking, poison, water safet, plus a general session on “Be Red Cross Ready” “Check, Call, Care” and "Heart Attack Symptons" begins the day. Scouts will receive Basic Aid Training book and  Badge Day Certificate to those who finish the whole course.

(See sideline for FREE community partner program)

Space is limited to 30 youths, so register early!

   Tuition: $12 ea.

*Must register entire group at once 

9-2:30 pm

May 22 **

June 19***

July 24***

Scout CPR/FA & When Help is Delayed

Ages 12 to adult. This course meets the Adult CPR /First Aid requirement for the Scout First Aid Merit Badge. Learn how to respond to First Aid emergencies in urban and wilderness settings, using all available resources. In addition, learn hands on skills practice for rescue breathing, first aid for choking and CPR. First Aid topics include how to control bleeding, care for shock, burns, broken bones, and sudden illness. When Help is Delayed covers emergency steps to follow when help is not readily accessible, for example wilderness camping and emergencies in outlying areas. 


Tuition: $25 ea.

9-4 pm

June 20

July 18

 

Register for a class 

Tuition and registration must be received
two days prior to the first class.
 
Take more than one course and save!
Tuition is $45 for one section, $55 for two sections,
$65 for three sections.

 

Phone -     Call 704-283-7402 for Union and 704-694-3514 for Anson County
In Person - Visit us at 608 E. Franklin Street in Monroe

By Mail -    Send the name and date of the class along with payment to:

                  American Red Cross of Union County

                  608. E Franklin Street

                  Monroe, NC 28112

 We accept MasterCard and Visa for your convenience.
Tuition is refundable only if the Red Cross cancels the class.

 

Click here to register online for a class

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Schedule an OSHA compliant class at your workplace
With just eight participants, you can schedule training at your location,

at your convenience and with a certified Red Cross instructor.

For more information, call Cecilia at 704-283-7402.

 

Workplace disaster education courses such as Together We Prepare
also can be customized to your work setting.