American Red Cross
Rock River Chapter
Serving Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, & Lee County
Latest News
Holiday Fire Prevention Tips from the Rock River Chapter November-19-2009
The months of December, January and February are bad months for house fires, including those associated with holiday celebrations. More than 40 percent of home fires occur during this three-month period, according to the National Fire Protection As
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Join the Rock River Chapter in the ADOPT-A-SOLDIER Campaign! November-6-2009
Throughout the month of November, the Rock River Chapter of the American Red Cross is taking part in activities intended to recognize our brave servicemen and women. In conjunction with The Postal Shoppe, the Red Cross is partici
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Community HEROES Recognized at Chapter Breakfast October-22-2009
October 22, 2009 - The Rock River Chapter honored four staunch supporters of the American Red Cross and our mission: Stenstrom Companies Culver's Restaurant GKN Foundation Rockford Fire Department This event also served as the launch of the
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Toast to HEROES at Brio October-16-2009
Katie Crowther of WTVO/FOX 39 served as the celebrity bartender at Brio Restaurant & Wine Bar in downtown Rockford for a good cause! In just 3 hours the Rock River Chapter was able to raise over $300 for the Disaster Relief Fund. Click here t
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American Red Cross Lending a Hand in Samoa October-7-2009
American Samoa, October 7, 2009 - American Red Cross volunteers are going village to village to assist people who may be without housing for months and without electricity for a year or more.

At least 2,000 families in American Samo
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Prepare a Safer Workplace and Protect Your Most Valuable Asset: Your Employees

Dollar for dollar, your commitment to health and safety training remains an outstanding investment in todays' economic climate.  Health & Safety Training helps ensure a safer, more productive workplace by empowering employees to manage emergency situations and eve save lives.  It also sends your workforce a strong message that you appreciate their efforts and care about their safety and well-being.

 

image001.jpgFrom CPR, first aid and automated external defibrillator (AED) training to injury prevention courses, bloodborne pathogens training and community disaster preparedness education, Red Cross training offers complete, flexible programs that help your company stay prepared for virtually any life-threatening situation. First Aid/CPR/AED training courses combine lecture, demonstrations and video with hands-on training in a 'practice-while-you-watch' format. And because the American Red Cross is a member of the OSHA Alliance, you can be sure your employees are receiving the highest quality information and training available to help prevent injuries, illnesses and fatalities in the workplace.

First Aid

A four hour class, course participants learn first aid skills for burns, wounds, head, neck and back injuries, heat and cold related emergencies. Participants also learn to manage sudden illnesses, stroke, seizure, bites and poisoning. The class includes a manual and meets OSHA requirements and at completion, students receive a First Aid Certificate.

 

Description

Price

Base Training Fee – Up to 8 Participants

$400

Additional Student Fee

$50

Total for 10 Students

$470 – Save $30

Total for 12 Students

$540 – Save $60

 

CPR/AED – Adult

A 4-˝ hour class, course participants learn lifesaving skills for anyone over 12 years old. This includes learning what to do if someone is choking (conscious or unconscious), rescue breathing, CPR and the use of an automated external defibrillator. Participants also receive a manual and skills card, useful for reviewing skills after certification and as a general reference. This course meets the ECC 2005 Guidelines and OSHA requirements.

 

Description

Price

Base Training Fee – Up to 8 Participants

$440

Additional Student Fee

$55

Total for 10 Students

$520 – Save $30

Total for 12 Students

$600 – Save $60

 

Standard First Aid with CPR/AED - Adult

Through a combination of the First Aid and CPR/AED – Adult courses, your company can provide a comprehensive training program. The skills covered in both courses are included and take 6 1/2 hours to complete.

 

Description

Price

Base Training Fee – Up to 8 Participants

$480

Additional Student Fee

$60

Total for 10 Students

$570 – Save $30

Total for 12 Students

$660 – Save $60

 

To Setup a Workplace or Group training, Contact Marcia Van Stippen in the Rock River Chapter Health and Safety Department at (815) 963-8471or e-mail her at vanstippenm@usa.redcross.org !

 


 

The following online resource is also available to assist your disaster preparedness efforts for your business:


Guide to Business Continuity Planning CD-ROM


What our clients are saying...

Matt was an excellent instructor.  He was thorough, polite, courteous, knowledgeable, insightful and very considerate.  He answered all questions until we completely understood and made the subject material interesting with his real-life experiences.    The training exceeded my expectations and I would give Matt an A+ as a trainer!

 

Thank you for coordinating all of this!

 

Barb - Loves Park, IL - First Aid, CPR/AED - Adult, & Bloodborne Pathogens - 6 Participants Trained


 

...Our instructor was the most informant instructor that we have ever had!  He took time to explain and answer any questions we had and also made sure that everyone preformed each "on hands" requirement individually.

 

You can be proud of this instructor and we recommend him for all yoru classes because when he is done you WILL know your information.  Thank you again for sending us Mr. Parker as our instructor

 

Judy - Dixon, IL - First Aid, CPR/AED - Adult - 8 Participants Trained
  

Ask About our Workplace Packages

When you sign up for a group training, you have the option of adding on any of the following packages:

Deluxe Package - $10/person - Includes

Micro-Keychain Breathing Barrier and Sport Size First Aid Kit for each participant (retail value $15)

Workplace Package - $80/class - Includes
Each Business Receives a CPR Poster, a Choking Poster, and a fully stocked OSHA compliant First Aid Cabinet (retail value $100)