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Refer to Safety-Wise and the Council Resource Book for activities that require the presence of a trained first aider, as well as information on equivalent courses recognized as Level 1 or 2 courses. Qualifying professionals: A Level 1 or 2 First Aider may also be a physician, a registered nurse, physician�s assistant, paramedic, dentist or emergency medical technician 18 years of age or older do not have to take additional training if they are comfortable with their emergency medical skills and their license/certification is current.

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CPR & First Aid Level 1
First Aid Level 2

CPR & First Aid Level 1

The fee for this course covers materials and supplies. The fee is required when you register. NOTE: Some offerings split this training between 2 sessions; you must attend both sessions to be certified.

Upcoming In-Person Classes

Medic First Aid and CPR level 1 - Fairfield	Sat. Mar. 13, 2010 --- 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
American Red Cross CPR Re-certification - San Jose	Tue. Mar. 16, 2010 --- 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
American Heart Association CPR only - San Jose	Tue. Mar. 23, 2010 --- 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
American Heart Association First Aid only - San Jose	Wed. Mar. 24, 2010 --- 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Medic First Aid and CPR Level 1 - Pleasanton	Wed. Mar. 24, 2010 --- 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Medic First Aid and CPR Level 1 - Pleasanton	Thu. Apr. 1, 2010 --- 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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First Aid Level 2

Level 2 First Aiders are required for day events of more than 500 participants or camping events with more than 200 participants, overnights or trips of three nights or more, and when federal or state regulations require this level of training. Safety-Wise also requires a Level 2 first aider for certain high-risk activities, such as backpacking, and for any activity which meets three or more of the following criteria:

Emergency response time is more than 15 minutes
The site has multiple hazards
Safety equipment is needed
Participants need preconditioning, prior experience, or established skills.

To enroll in this course you must have a current certificate in any of the Level 1 courses described in Safety-Wise (please download the Safety-Wise Update). You must bring that certification card with you to this course. The course fee covers materials and supplies. The fee is required when you register.

Upcoming In-Person Classes

Medic First Aid Level 2 - Pleasanton

Thu. Apr. 15, 2010 --- 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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