Classes
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: zero      The 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.
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  • 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.

    To Be Announced..
                                                                                                              ** Prerequisite for all classes.
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  • 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..

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  • 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...

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  • 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..

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  • 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.

    To Be Announced..

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  • 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...

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        TOGETHER,
         WE CAN SAVE
         A LIFE...





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.
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  • 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.
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  • Bloodborne Pathogens:        $5 in office - ($10 @ workplace)
    Classes may be requested to be added to any already scheduled CPR/FA class.
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  • 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...
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  • 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..   
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  • 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..
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  • 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.
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  • 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..
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  • 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..
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  • 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..
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  • 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..

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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.
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  • 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.

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  • Lifeguard Training Classes:     $125*
    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.

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    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.
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  • Lifeguard Training Review:    $65.00

    To Be Announced..
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  • CPR / Professional Rescue Classes:     $60

    To Be Announced..
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  • 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.


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Dodge City Classes:

  • CPR - Adult / Child / Infant:       $25
    Class will be limited to 15 people and pre-registration will be required

    To Be Announced..
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  • First Aid Class:       $15
    Class will be limited to 15 people and pre-registration will be required

    To Be Announced..
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CPR SATURDAY
  • CPR - Adult -or- Child / Infant:        $6  

    To Be Announced...


  • First Aid:        $6

    To Be Announced...

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  • CPR / First Aid / AED Instructor:     $125

    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.
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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..

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  • 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..

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  • Lifeguard Prep:        $2

    To Be Announced..

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  • Water Safety Instructor:        $150

    Prerequisites:
  • Minimum age of 16.

  • Successful completion of pre-course session consisting of tests in water safety swimming skills
    and knowledge.

    To Be Announced..

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  • Lifeguard Instructor:        $150

    Prerequisites:
  • Minimum age of 17.

  • Successful completion of pre-course session consisting of swimming skills test and knowledge.

    To Be Announced...
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  • 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.

    To Be Announced..

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The Introduction to Disaster Course can be taken
ONLINE. Please follow this link to
The Red Cross Disaster Training Course:
http://www.redcross.org/flash/course01_v01/