These classes are available for any age group from preschoolers to adult. According to the American Red Cross website, the organization is designed to enhance understanding and increase a participant's confidence and skill retention. Registered nurses instruct CPR and first aid techniques to area businesses, schools, nursing students and other interested organizations. Classes include first aid basics and automated external defibrillation. Also, trained instructors offer classes in aquatics and water safety.
Swimming classes range from infant and preschool to five more advanced levels of swimming lessons.
All local lifeguards must be certified in the American Red Cross lifeguard-training course and may participate in the lifeguard training review. People may enroll in a basic water rescue course of safety training for swim coaches. Faulk said CPR is the biggest component of the health and safety program. Within the past year, the South Central Chapter has taught 245 CPR and first aid classes in seven counties. Out of these classes 2,481 people were certified.