Instructor Courses

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Fundamentals of Instructor Training Course (FIT)

	Description	This course is a prerequisite for ALL Red Cross Instructor Courses in Health & Safety Services, Disaster Services and AFES. The training focuses on methods of teaching and instructor responsibilities in planning to teach, conduct and evaluate courses.
	Prerequisite	Must be at least 16 years old by the day of the class.
	Certification	Valid for one year
	Price	$25
	Schedule
	Location Date Day Time Call Red Cross HQ (C'ville) 05/06/2008 Tuesday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm (434) 979-7143 Red Cross HQ (C'ville) 08/06/2008 Wednesday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm (434) 979-7143

First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Course (2 Parts)
If you would like to teach Red Cross First Aid and CPR Courses for your organization or as a Red Cross volunteer, you will need to complete the all of the following courses: (Prerequisite) Fundamentals of Instructor Training Course,(part 1) First Aid/CPR/AED Preliminary Challenge and (part 2) First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Course

Part 1- Preliminary Challenge

	Description	This challenge is for individuals enrolling in the Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Course. The course is conducted online beforehand using Blended Learning, and the skills are tested in class on the designated day.
	Prerequisite	FIT
	Certification	CPR/AED valid for one year; First Aid valid for three years.
	Price	Included as part of the First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Course (see below).
	Schedule
	Location Date Day Time Call Red Cross HQ (C'ville) 05/06/2008 Tuesday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm (434) 979-7143 Red Cross HQ (C'ville) 08/06/2008 Wednesday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm (434) 979-7143

Part 2- Material Overhaul & Teach Backs

	Description	A comprehensive course (18 hours) that certifies instructors to teach Red Cross Community and Workplace CPR and First Aid Courses. This includes an overview of all materials as well as practice teaching sessions. Upon successful completion of the course, individuals are certified to provide training in Red Cross Adult, Child, Infant CPR, AED, First Aid and six injury prevention modules.
	Prerequisite	Completion of the Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT); Preliminary Challenge giving you a certification in Adult, Child, Infant CPR and First Aid. Candidates must be able to pass a skills challenge on all CPR/AED and First Aid skills. Must be at least 16 years old by the date of the class.
	Certification	Valid for two years and renewable every 2 years thereafter.
	Price	$275 (Includes all instructor books for the Community and Workplace Courses)
	Schedule
	Location Date Day Time Call Red Cross HQ (C'ville) 05/07/2008 & 05/08/2008 Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm both days (434) 979-7143 Red Cross HQ (C'ville) 08/07/2008 & 08/08/2008 Thursday & Friday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm both days (434) 979-7143

Pet First Aid Instructor Course

	Description	A comprehensive course (12 hours) that certifies instructors to teach the Red Cross Pet First Aid Course. This includes an overview of all materials as well as practice teaching sessions. Upon successful completion of the course, individuals are certified to provide training in Red Cross Pet First Aid.
	Prerequisite	Completion of the Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT) course and current certification in Pet First Aid. Candidates must be able to pass a skills challenge on all Pet First Aid Skills. Must be at least 17 years old by the date of the class.
	Certification	Valid for two years and renewable for 2 years thereafter.
	Price	$90 (includes FIT, instructor book, and Participant book)
	Schedule
	Location Date Day Time Call Red Cross HQ (C'ville)  (434)979-7143

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