All disaster training is free. It's your gateway to helping others in their time of need. It is preparation for Disaster Relief in the Local Area, the Region and the Nation.
The pay: zeroThe rewards: PRICELESS!
DISASTER TRAINING SCHEDULES Note: Introduction to Disaster is a prerequisite for ALL other disaster classes.
Scheduled Classes at the Garden City Area Chapter: 210 Fulton Terrace, Garden City, Kansas
A NSS class will be set soon: Date to be announced.
All classes will be held here in our Garden City Chapter Office.
For more information call Garden City American Red Cross: 620-276-2762
Fulfilling Our Mission: Translating Your Compassion Into Community Action: Instructor-led course, introduces you to the role of the Red Cross in the community’s actions in preparing for, responding to and recovering from emergencies and disasters. You’ll be able to understand the mission of the Red Cross, the principles and values that support the mission & the expected behaviors of Red Cross volunteers and employees in the conduct of that mission & then be given the next steps.
To Be Announced.. ** Prerequisite for all classes. ___________________________________________________________________________
Mass Care Overview – This course is designed to introduce the learners to the activities for the Mass Care group. It involves video segments, instructor lectures & classroom activities. It provides an overview of the activities performed by the Mass Care group in support of a disaster relief operation.
Shelter Operations ** – Instructor-led course designed for the learners to acquire knowledge of Red Cross policies & procedures for setting up, running & closing a shelter during a disaster. This course prepares you to manage shelter operations effectively & sensitively as a team while meeting the needs of people displaced as a result of a disaster.
To Be Announced.. ___________________________________________________________________________
Client Casework: Providing Emergency Assistance ** – You are trained how to conduct effective client interviews & provide appropriate assistance to help meet a client’s immediate disaster-caused or disaster-aggravated needs. The class consists of a series of short instructor & video presentations interleaved with class discussions, which focus on the skills, knowledge & attitudes required of a Red Cross caseworker.
To Be Announced... ___________________________________________________________________________
Shelter Simulation ** - Instructor-led simulation. The purpose of this training is to apply knowledge, skills & abilities required to operate a successful shelter. The Shelter Operations training is required before taking this class.
To Be Announced.. ___________________________________________________________________________
Fundamentals of Disaster Assessment ** – This class is a blended learning course consisting of two components: online & instructor-led. The purpose of this course is to introduce the critical role of Disaster Assessment, explore related preparedness tasks, and learn how to collect and communicate disaster assessment information and become familiar with how disaster assessment information supports management and service decisions. When you sign-up for this class, we’ll send you the information for the on-line class. Please bring your online verification form to the instructor-led class.
ERVs: Ready, Set, Roll – This course is designed to provide learners with the opportunity to learn about & use an Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) & all related equipment. You’ll be prepared to operate an ERV & its equipment safely & effectively to meet feeding & other service needs of people affected by disaster.
REQUIRED: a Valid Driver’s license, Satisfactory DMV Report & Defensive Driving Course Certificate. To Be Announced...
Garden City Area Chapter Classes: *Must be pre-registered and prepaid in order to attend any of the classes below *
ALL Lifeguard, CPR/First Aid & Water Safety Instructor Training: Classes have a required minimum of 6 participants and a maximum of 15 participants. Early registration is recommended. Registration for each class will be announced and ends one week before the first day of class. If there are not at least 6 participants, classes will be cancelled. Register by calling the Garden City Area Chapter @ 620-276-2762.
Community Classes for CPR: $25
Classes are held on the SECOND Saturday of every month from 8:30am - Noon at the Garden City Area Chapter Red Cross. ___________________________________________________________________
Community Classes for First Aid: $15
Classes are held on the SECOND Saturday of every month from 1:00 - 4:00 pm at the Garden City Area Chapter Red Cross. ___________________________________________________________________
Bloodborne Pathogens: $5 in office - ($10 @ workplace)
Classes may be requested to be added to any already scheduled CPR/FA class. ___________________________________________________________________
CPR - First Aid Instructor Training: $125
All classes must be pre-registered & pre-paid. Contact the Garden City Red Cross Office @ 620-276-2762.
To Be Announced... ___________________________________________________________________
CPR - Professional Rescuer Review: $40.00
All classes must be pre-registered & pre-paid. Contact the Garden City Red Cross Office @ 620-276-2762. To Be Announced.. ___________________________________________________________________
Water Safety Instructor Training: $150.00
All classes will be at Beymer Pool, Lakin, Kansas. All Classes Must Be Pre-Registered & Pre-paid. Contact the Garden City Red Cross Office @ 620-276-2762. To Be Announced.. ___________________________________________________________________
Lifeguard Training: $125.00 - First Time Certification
*Any day may be longer if needed to complete all skills
To Be Announced..
Requirements:
-Must be at last 15 years old -Must be able to swim 300 yards continuously -Must be able to retrieve 10 pound object from the bottom of the pool and swim with it for 20 yards.. -Demonstrate each lifeguard skill satisfactorily -Attend all class times with proper materials -Participation in class does not guarantee successful completion of course
All classes will be at Beymer Pool, Lakin, Kansas. All Classes Must Be Pre-Registered & Pre-paid. Contact the Garden City Red Cross Office @ 620-276-2762. ___________________________________________________________________
Lifeguard Training Review: $65.00
All classes will be at Beymer Pool, Lakin, Kansas. All classes must be pre-registered & pre-paid. Contact the Garden City Red Cross Office @ 620-276-2762. To Be Announced.. ___________________________________________________________________
Lifeguard Management: $30.00
All classes will be at Beymer Pool, Lakin, Kansas. All classes must be pre-registered & pre-paid. Contact the Garden City Red Cross Office @ 620-276-2762. To Be Announced.. ___________________________________________________________________
Lifeguard Instructor: $100.00
All classes will be at Beymer Pool, Lakin, Kansas. All Classes Must Be Pre-Registered & Pre-paid. Contact the Garden City Red Cross Office @ 620-276-2762. To Be Announced.. ___________________________________________________________________
Safety Training for Swim Coaches: $35
All classes will be at Beymer Pool, Lakin, Kansas. All Classes Must Be Pre-Registered & Pre-paid. Contact the Garden City Red Cross Office @ 620-276-2762. To Be Announced..
Sport Safety Training: $25
Register by calling the Garden City Area Chapter @ 620-276-2762 To Be Announced..
Baby Sitter Training: $30
Register by calling the Garden City Area Chapter @ 620-276-2762 To Be Announced..
Liberal Classes: Students wanting a summer job at their local parks and rec, or perhaps want to work at the wellness center, need to be certified lifeguards. Here is the information about when American Red Cross classes will be held in Liberal.
Community Classes for CPR: $25
Classes are held on the THIRD Saturday of every month. For more information, class location and pre-registration, please call 620-624-8411. ___________________________________________________________________________
Community Classes for First Aid: $15
Classes are held on the THIRD Saturday of every month. For more information, class location and pre-registration, please call 620-624-8411.
The following classes will be held at the Moscow, Ks. pool.
To Be Announced.. Sign up at the Red Cross office 301 E. 5th St. Liberal, Kansas or call (620) 624-8411. Deadline for registration is May 7th. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The following classes will be held at the Seward County Community College (SCCC) Wellness Center.. To Be Announced.. The participants must pre-register & pre-pay at the college. Deadline for sign-up is May 19th. Minimum of 6 signed-up or class will be cancelled.
Requirements:
-Must be 15 years old -Cancellation of classes will be one week from start time. -Participants must attend ALL days for certification. -The first 12 participants will be allowed in class.
To Be Announced.. ___________________________________________________________________
CPR / Professional Rescue Classes: $60
To Be Announced.. ___________________________________________________________________
CPR / PR Review Classes: $40
To Be Announced..
Requirements:
-All classes have a minimum of 6 participants and a maximum of 30. -Cancellation of classes will be one week from start time. -Participants must attend ALL days for certification. -You may register by filling out a registration form in the Wellness Center. -The first 30 participants will be allowed in class.
Class will be limited to 15 people and pre-registration will be required To Be Announced.. ___________________________________________________________________
First Aid Class: $15
Class will be limited to 15 people and pre-registration will be required To Be Announced.. ___________________________________________________________________
PLEASE STOP BY OUR OFFICE MONDAY - FRIDAY 1 - 5PM OR CALL 620-225-4921. YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER AND PRE-PAY FOR ALL CLASSES. ___________________________________________________________________________
The following classes are held at the Sheridan Sports Center 240 San Jose Drive - Dodge City, Kansas. For more information please call the Sheridan Sports Center at 620-225-8157..
CPR/PR:$60(includes purchase of a CPR-PR book and pocket mask)
This course includes the use of breathing barriers and other breathing devices, care for airway ob-structions, rescue breathing, CPR and AED. This is a yearly certification. This course is held in connection with Lifeguard Training. To Be Announced.. ___________________________________________________________________________
CPR/PR Review:$45 (+ $10 if you need to purchase a pocket mask)
The CPR-PR Review course is for participants who hold a current CPR-PR certificate. This course is an abbreviation of the CPR for the Pro-fessional Rescuer course. You will need to bring your CPR-PR or lifeguarding manual and pocket mask. To Be Announced.. ___________________________________________________________________________
Successful completion of pre-course session consisting of swimming skills test and knowledge.
To Be Announced... ___________________________________________________________________________
Lifeguard Training:$125
American Red Cross Lifeguarding is ideal for people who want to work at traditional pools. The course teaches professionalism, patron and facility surveillance, victim recognition, equipment- based rescues, and caring for head, neck, and back injuries. Prerequisites:
Minimum age of 15.
Successful completion of pre-course session consisting of swimming skills test and knowledge.