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Phone: 651-439-0031
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215 Main St., Suite 101
Polk Business Center Building
P.O. Box 322
Balsam Lake WI 54810
Phone: 715-485-3025
Fax: 715-485-3028
8:30am-2:30pm Mon-Fri


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Bayport Course Schedule | Polk Co. Course Schedule | Course Descriptions | Register for Course Online

Spring/Summer 2008, Polk County. Course Schedule  - To Register

Email: tanderson@scvarc.org or call Terry at 715/485-3025

Lifeguard Training - Unity School

Registration Deadline:  Thurs. June 5, 2008

The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program is to provide lifeguard candidates and lifeguards with the skill and knowledge necessary to keep the patrons of aquatic facilities safe in and around the water.

  • Monday, June 9,          9-3pm

  • Tuesday, June 10        9-3pm

  • Wednesday, June 11   9-3pm

  • Thursday, June 12       9-3pm

  • Friday, June 13            9-3pm

Course Fee:  $130.00

YOU MUST BE PRESENT FOR ALL SESSIONS. 

 

**NOTE:  though you may take the lifeguard class at age 15, you cannot obtain a work permit in Wisconsin to work as a lifeguard until age 16.

 

To register contact:   Sharon Stoll, (715) 825-2101

or email sstoll@unity.k12.wi.us

 

Lifeguard Training - Osceola Aquatic Center, Osceola

Registration Deadline:  Friday. May 30, 2008

The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program is to provide lifeguard candidates and lifeguards with the skill and knowledge necessary to keep the patrons of aquatic facilities safe in and around the water.

  • Tuesday, June 3             2-8pm

  • Wednesday, June 4        2-8pm

  • Thursday, June 5            2-8pm

  • Friday, June 6                 2-8pm

  • Saturday, June 7           11:30-5:30pm

Course Fee:  $

YOU MUST BE PRESENT FOR ALL SESSIONS. 

 

**NOTE:  though you may take the lifeguard class at age 15, you cannot obtain a work permit in Wisconsin to work as a lifeguard until age 16.

 

To register contact:   Cassie Anderson, (715) 294-4180 ext. 346

or email andersonc@osceola.k12.wi.us

WSI - Water Safety Instructor

The purpose of the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach courses in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials, how to conduct training sessions and how to evaluate particpants' progress.  Candidates may include lifeguards, aquatic facility managers, camp counselors, competitive swimmers, teachers and adult youth leaders.  You must be at least 16 years of age on or before the final session of this course.

 

Contact your local Red Cross office - 715-485-3025                     

Babysitter’s Training - $37.00

This course provides individuals, ages 11 to 15, with the information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of parents or adult guardians.  This training will help participants develop skills in leadership and professionalism; basic care; safety and safe play; and first aid. Participants will receive a Babysitter's Training certificate upon completion of training.  Participants must be 11 years of age, no exceptions!


Saturday, June 14, 2008     9-3:30PM     Balsam Lake Office 

Saturday, July 12, 2008      9-3:30PM     Balsam Lake Office 

 

To register please call 715/485-3025  or email: tanderson@scvarc.org 

 

Community First Aid and Safety

Trains individuals to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations, such as respiratory or cardiac problems, sudden illnesses, or injuries. Includes Adult, Infant, & Child CPR and First Aid.  Upon successful completion of training, participants are issued a one-year certification in Adult, Infant, & Child CPR and a three-year certification in First Aid

                    

 

2008

T            May                 20            5:30-9:30 PM

W           May                 21             5:30-9:30 PM

Th          May                 22            5:30-8:30 PM

 

T            June                 24            5:30-9:30 PM

W          June                 25            5:30-9:30 PM

Th          June                 26            5:30-8:30 PM

 

Community CPR

The purpose of this course is to train individuals to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults, children, and infants. One year certification in Adult, Infant, & Child CPR is issued upon successful completion of training.

 

2008

T            May                 20            5:30-9:30 PM

W           May                21             5:30-9:30 PM

 

T            June                 24            5:30-9:30 PM

W          June                 25            5:30-9:30 PM

 

 

 

 

 

Standard First Aid w/AED

This course gives individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses, including how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest, until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over.  Course includes Adult CPR/AED and First Aid.  Participants will receive a one year certification in Adult CPR/AED and a three certification in First Aid upon successful completion of training.

2008

T            May                 20            5:30-9:30 PM

Th          May                 22            5:30-8:30 PM

 

T            June                 24            5:30-9:30 PM

Th          June                 26            5:30-8:30 PM

 

 

Adult CPR/AED

This course gives individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for breathing and cardiac emergencies until advanced medical personnel take over.  Participants will receive a one year certification in Adult CPR/AED upon successful completion of training.

2008

 

T            May                 20            5:30-9:30 PM

 

T            June                 24            5:30-9:30 PM

 

 

Adult CPR w/AED Review

The purpose of this review is to provide individuals the opportunity to renew their certificate by proving their competency in specific skills. Bring a copy of your current card with you to class. Students must bring applicable course book. Please tell us when you register that you are interested in review only.  Must have a current Adult CPR/AED certificate.

 

            Please call for schedule 715-485-3025

Infant/Child CPR

This course teaches how to recognize and care for breathing emergencies and cardiac arrest in infants and children and reduce the risk of injury to infants and children. Participants will receive a one year certification in Infant/Child CPR upon successful completion of training.

2008

 

W           May                21             5:30-9:30 PM

 

W          June                 25            5:30-9:30 PM

Infant/Child CPR Review

Participants must provide proof of current CPR certification to be eligible to attend this class. Upon successful completion students will be certified in Infant and Child CPRMust have current Infant/Child or Community CPR card.

                 Please call for schedule 715-485-3025

First Aid Basics

Upon successful completion students will be certified in First Aid.

  

2008

 

Th          May                 22            5:30-8:30 PM

 

Th          June                 26            5:30-8:30 PM

 

First Aid Basics Review

Upon successful completion students will be certified in First Aid. Must have current First Aid certificate.

 

                        Please call for schedule 715-485-3025

 

               

 

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

This course is designed for individuals delivering health care and/or assuring public safety.  The CPR/PR course teaches adult, child, infant one and two-rescuer CPR.  It will also include proper use of pocket masks and bag-valve-masks.  Participants are issued a one-year certification in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer upon successful completion of training.

 

                        

              

 

 Instructor Course

For information regarding becoming a Health and Safety Instructor
call Terry Anderson at 715-485-3025.

 

   
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