1. Does the Red Cross offer EMT training?
No, the American Red Cross does not offer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training. For information on EMT training, please call the Emergency Medical Council at 212- 870-2301. |
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2. What material is covered in the "Standard First Aid with AED" class?
The “Standard First Aid with AED” class has three major components: Adult CPR, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training, and First Aid.
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3. What material is covered in the "Community CPR" class?
The “Community CPR” class teaches students how to care for adults, infants and children who experience breathing or cardiac emergencies. |
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4. What is the difference between the standard "CPR" class and "CPR for the Professional Rescuer"?
“CPR” class is for the general public. “CPR for the Professional Rescuer” is for individuals who have a job-related duty to respond to emergencies, such as lifeguards and firefighters. |
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5. What is the difference between "First Aid" and "First Aid: Responding to Emergencies"?
The content of each class is similar, providing instruction on how to handle a variety of medical emergencies such as bleeding, shock and other injuries. “First Aid” is a three-hour and 45-minute class that uses a video as the primary teaching aid. “First Aid: Responding to Emergencies” is a two-day, expanded class that provides more information on the topics, and is presented in a lecture format. |
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6. What is the difference between a "Review" and a "Challenge" class?
A “Review” class requires that the student has a current and valid certification in the class. It consists of a review of the course material, followed by a test. A “Challenge” class does not require a student to have certification. It is a testing session only; containing no review or teaching component. Students must provide their own books for both Review and Challenge classes. |
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7. How can I register for a Child Care class?
New York State licensed child care providers can register for free Child Care First Aid and CPR classes under the New York State Grant. To register, please contact the Westchester County chapter of the American Red Cross at 914-946-6500. To register for the 15-hour New York State Health & Safety Training for Child Care Providers, please call 1-800-514-5103. |
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8. How can my organization get a Child Care grant?
The Westchester County Chapter of the American Red Cross can give you information about how to apply for this grant. Please call 914-946-6500 for more information. |
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9. Do you perform cholesterol screening and blood pressure testing?
No, we do not. Please call your doctor, consult the Yellow Pages of the telephone book, or call your local health department to find out where to go for these services. |
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10. Do you offer HIV/AIDS training?
No, we do not. Please contact the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Red Cross (1-800-42-CROSS), check the Yellow Pages of the telephone book, or call your local health department for more information. |
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11. I need CPR training for my job. Which CPR class should I take?
It depends on your organization. Please check with your employer about which certification is required. |
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12. I work at a camp and need to take the class that that meets the State health requirements for camp personnel. Which one is appropriate?
It sounds like First Aid: Responding to Emergencies, but please check with your camp to make sure. |
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13. I need a Review class, but none are offered which suit my schedule. What should I do?
Sign up for the basic class. |
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