American Red Cross now offers Online Training
Now, Union and Anson County community members have a new, convenient way to get trained in lifesaving skills such as CPR and first aid — online. The Union County chapter has partnered with the American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis to offer Red Cross Online Training.
“We know that people are busy and it’s hard to find time to sit in a class and learn lifesaving skills. However, we believe these skills are extremely valuable because they make our homes, schools, workplaces, and communities safer. That’s why we decided to offer online training,” explains Bette Wojcicki, Director of Preparedness for the Union
County chapter.
Online training is extremely beneficial since it allows individuals to learn on their own time and at their own pace. Classes can be accessed any time, day or night, from a computer with an internet connection. Students may advance at their own speed, which allows individuals to absorb the information in a way that works best for them.
Red Cross Online Training was designed to meet a variety of learning styles, offering a combination of written material, photos and videos. In addition, all user support technicians are Red Cross certified instructors, who can help clarify course information and answer technology questions.
It’s easy for students to sign up, simply visit www.unioncountyredcross.org and click the Red Cross online training button. From there students can select, register for, and begin a course in less than two minutes.
Some online training courses, like CPR, require students to attend a skills session before a certificate can be issued. The sessions can take less than 30 minutes and involve demonstrating the skills you learned online on a manikin to enhance your proficiency. The next skill sessions are November 28 at 2:30pm, December 13 at 1:00pm, and January 23 at 1:00pm. You must take the skills session within 30 days of completing the online portion.
For those who prefer a full class with a live instructor, the American Red Cross continues to offer several classes monthly at the Monroe and Stallings locations, or we can come to your place of business and customize a class.
For more information on the American Red Cross of Union County, online training, or taking a life saving class, please contact the chapter at 704-283-7402 for Union County or 704-694-3514 for Anson County, or log-on to www.unioncountyredcross.org.
