HEALTH & SAFETY SERVICES

The mission of the Red Cross is to help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.  Through the various Health & Safety Services (H&SS), you can acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes to help prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies in order to save and improve lives.

We offer four types of H&SS programs:

Training Calendar (MS-Word Document)   View or Download the CPR/First Aid Training Calendar. Use this convenient registration form.   Sign up NOW for Lifeguard Training courses in 2008! 1.  Prerequisites and Schedule 2.  Letter to all Lifeguard Training Candidates 3.  Lifeguard Training contract and agreement 4.  Lifeguard Training registration form

CPR/AED and First Aid Training

Aquatics Programs

HIV/Aids Awareness Programs

Children's Programs

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training:  The High Point-Thomasville Chapter provides regular training opportunities at the chapter offices.  These classes are offered in a variety of forms and formats, depending on your needs.  We also teach these same skills in courses designed for the workplace. View our Training Calendar.  Get more information on our WorkPlace Training.

Aquatics Programs:  The High Point-Thomasville Chapter, in partnership with area YMCA, the YWCA, and other community organizations and facilities, offers training in learning to swim, Lifeguarding, and Lifeguarding Instructor.  Contact the Health & Safety Services office for more information on a training opportunity near you. (Email H&SS)

HIV/Aids Awareness Programs:  In cooperation with the High Point Aids Coalition, the High Point-Thomasville Chapter provides the facts about HIV/Aids throughout our community.  If you would like to know the facts, not rumors and fiction, visit one of our coalition partners, or contact us.

Children's Programs:  Young people, ages 13-18, can learn how to safely and responsibly care for children.  Become a Certified Red Cross Babysitter by taking our Babysitter's Training Course.  Parents (your customers) will feel more confident knowing you are Red Cross trained and certified.  For the next Babysitter's Training Course, contact the chapter by email or call 885-9121.