Health and Safety Services
The American Red Cross has provided health and safety services to the American public for almost a century.
Health and Safety Services
For nearly a century, the American Red Cross has prepared people to save lives through health and safety education and training. From first aid, CPR and bloodborne pathogens training to swimming and lifeguarding, HIV/AIDS education and Babysitter’s Training, American Red Cross Preparedness programs help people lead safer and healthier lives.
The Red Cross constantly strives to respond to the preparedness concerns of Americans at home, in school and in the workplace. Today’s innovative programs also include teaching lay persons and professionals how to use automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to save victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Last year, nearly 11 million people enrolled in American Red Cross health and safety courses.
Difficult Decisions: One of the most stressful and emotional situations you can face is dealing with a life-threatening condition when professional help is not readily available. Acquire the knowledge and learn the skills needed to help in an emergency situation; being prepared for a medical emergency can help you make those difficult decisions and can help save lives! Ongoing classes are offered throughout the year – All classes will be held in the Chapter’s classroom.
Ready to be trained?
Learn simple getprepared and lifesaving techniques for the skills and confidence to help anyone in your home, your neighborhood and at work.
When a major disaster occurs, your community can change in an instant. Loved ones can be hurt and emergency response delayed. Make sure that at least one member of your household is trained in First Aid and CPR and in how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
These three steps will help you to react in an emergency:
- Check the scene for safety and the victim for life-threatening conditions.
- Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number and request professional assistance.
- Care for the victim if you can reach the person safely.
Contact the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles for class descriptions, times and costs and for information about First Aid, CPR, AED and Community Disaster Education.
