2009-10-28 - Red Cross Offers First Aid, CPR and AED Training Classes this November

PITTSBURGH – The American Red Cross Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter will offer lifesaving classes to the public next month. The Red Cross encourages people to participate and get trained because disasters can strike at any time. Below is a list of November classes being offered in Allegheny and Washington counties. Downtown Chapter Headquarters located at 225 Blvd. of the Allies in Pittsburgh Tuesday, Nov. 3; 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CPR/AED – Adult; $50 Thursday, Nov. 5; 8 a.m. to noon First Aid; $50 Saturday, Nov. 7; 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Standard First Aid with CPR/AED- Adult; $60 Thursday, Nov. 12; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CPR/AED - Adult and Child plus Infant CPR; $60 Saturday, Nov. 14; 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. First Aid/CPR Training for Pets; $45 Tuesday, Nov.17; 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Standard First Aid with CPR/AED - Adult; $60 Tuesday, Nov. 17; 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. CPR/AED - Adult; $50 Thursday, Nov. 19; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer; $80 Saturday, Nov. 21; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Standard First Aid with CPR/AED - Adult and Child plus Infant CPR; $65 Washington County Red Cross Training Center located 524 East Maiden St. Saturday, Nov. 14; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Standard First Aid with CPR/AED – Adult and Child plus Infant CPR;$60 To register for any of the above classes, or for more information, visit swpa.redcross.org and click on “Get Trained” or call 1-888-217-9599. Additionally, the local Red Cross offers online training in First Aid and Adult CPR/AED.  Take a class online at your convenience, and then come to the Chapter Headquarters for a brief skill session on Monday, Nov. 30 (9 a.m. to 11 a.m.) to complete your certification. Please call 412-263-3100 or visit swpa.redcross.org to register.