Time to update those first aid skills?

The SW Washington Red Cross in conjunction with the Longview Parks and Recreation Dept will be offering the following CPR and First Aid Classes coming up. All classes will be held in the Parks and Rec Building at 2920 Douglas Street in Longview.

Adult CPR
5:30-9:00 p.m. January 12th; receive hands-on skills training and learn how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults. The class is $40, or you can sign up for the First Aid class at the same time and pay $60 for both.

Adult CPR Review
6:00-8:30 p.m. January 20th; receive hands-on skills training. This class reviews and prepares students to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies. This is an annual recertification class. You must have current Adult CPR certification. The class is $35, plus $3 for course book, if needed.

First Aid Basics
6:00-10:00 p.m. January 18th; learn the skills needed to prevent, recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive. This course covers first aid in an approach that complements adult learning styles, featuring hands-on practice and real-life scenarios. The class is $35 or you can sign up for CPR at the same time and pay $60 for both classes.

Adult, Child and Infant CPR
5:30-10:00 p.m. January 12th; designed for childcare providers, teachers, parents and others who care for children. Learn how to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants and children up to 12 years old. This class is $50.

Adult, Child and Infant CPR Review
6:00-9:00 p.m. January 20th; this class is a review designed for day care providers as an annual recertification. Students must have valid Adult, Child and Infant CPR certification. Course is $45, plus $3 for course book, if needed.

Adult, Child and Infant CPR with First Aid
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. January 15th; this class combines CPR with First Aid training. Students will learn how to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants, children and adults; excellent class for childcare providers. $65.

Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness
5:00-7:00 p.m. January 17th; for individuals who may be exposed to blood; covers bloodborne pathogens only and meets OSHA guidelines, $30.

HIV Awareness
7:00-9:00 p.m. January 17th; designed for individuals who may be exposed to blood and other bodily fluids; covers HIV only; meets OSHA guidelines; $30.

Bloodborne Pathogen and HIV Awareness Modules
5:00-9:00 p.m. January 17th; for individuals who may be exposed to blood or other bodily fluids; covers bloodborne pathogens and HIV; meets the Washington state license requirements and OSHA guidelines; $40.

To register for these classes, please call Longview Parks and Recreation Dept. at (360) 442-5400. Online training CPR/AED, First Aid and health care providers classes are available at http://www.swwashington.redcross.org/.