Health and Safety Series

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Health and Safety Series

Refer to the Safety Activity Checkpoints 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.

CPR & First Aid Level 1
First Aid Level 2

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CPR & First Aid Level 1

A Girl Scout adult fulfilling the role of a Level 1 First Aider for a troop and/or event must complete both CPR and First Aid courses.  Please refer to the Safety Activity Checkpoints www.GirlScoutsNorCal.org/safety for activities that require the presence of a First Aider.  Length of expiration for the first aid and CPR certificates vary according to the type of course.  The non-refundable fee of $40 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.

Please wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to spend some time sitting or lying on the floor.  It is suggested that you bring a beverage and a lunch or snack.

Upcoming In-Person Classes

American Heart Association CPR - San Jose San Jose	Wed, Feb. 15, 2012, 7pm - 9pm
American Heart Association First Aid - San Jose San Jose	Thu, Feb. 16, 2012, 7pm - 9:30pm
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED 2 - Sonoma Sonoma	Meeting 1 of 2 - Tue, Feb. 21, 2012, 6pm - 10pm Meeting 2 of 2 - Wed, Feb. 22, 2012, 6pm - 9pm (this is a multi-day event)
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED - Redding Redding	Sat, Feb. 25, 2012, 8am - 5pm
American Red Cross First Aid & CPR Level 1 - San Jose San Jose	Sun, Feb. 26, 2012, 9am - 4pm
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED - Sonoma Sonoma	Sat, Mar. 3, 2012, 9am - 5pm

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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 Activity Checkpoints also specify 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

American Red Cross First Aid Level 2 - San Jose San Jose

Sat, Mar. 24, 2012, 9am - 3pm

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