Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-08

mems. Miners. RAIfoao. fouce ana
Firemen's. and Industrial edition, etc,
each suited to the class OF individuals
s. For the list OF different editions of
Each book contains 10 chapters, so ar
ranged that each one may be covered In
a lecture.
Of the Red Cross to join First Aid
class, nor to be a member to organize
one. &c.,
g.. All instructors and examiners
who are graduates Of standard medical
schools. This means they must pos
sess the degree of Doctor Of Medi-
cine, The reason for this is that n;t t the
auxiliary to the Medical Departments Of
the Army and Navy and must therefore
be bound by. the same requirements
vices as to standards Of medical educa-
ton.
6. Persons desiring to organize a
class should secure a sufiicient number
than 25 Size of class may be increased
provided the instructor has enough COM
petent assistants to make 1t certain that
each member Of the class will be given
Individual instruction in the practical
work, or he or she is willing to lengthen
the time of instruction to accomplish
Z. The minimum age limit is Is
s. The class should elect president
or secretary to handle the funds and
conduct correspondence.
9. The consent of qualified physi-
clan should be obtained to act as in
structor of the class. Only one instruc-
t t1e CASE Of the in
previous paragraph. If more than one
instructor is desired for class state
which one will be the chief instructor.
book per class will be furnished, and
goes to the chief instructor.
The First Aid Division can not take
s,ructors. When sending in the name
Of the instructor to the First Aid Divi-
sion for approval and authorization
furnish the following information:. Full
lege from which graduated. year OF
graduation, and edition Of the text book
to be used by the class. If credentials
are found satisfactory formal . caro- or
copy of this circular and compliment
tary copy of the text book will be for
warded to the instructor as soon as
practicable.
10. Where a fee is charged by the
instructor it must be met by the class.
The First Aid Division prefers not to
give advice relative to amount of such
fees.
IL A class roll will be furnished the
person requesting the appointment OF
the Instructor, usually the President or
u
filled out and returned to the First Aid
Division as soon as practicable after the
second lecture. check or postoftice
money order, made PAYABLE to the
to cover per capita charge Of fifty
cents for each member of the class,
must accompany the roll.
IL. The names should be typed or
printed on the roll exactly as candidates
wish to have them appear on their
certificates: If name, does not appear
on a certificate correctly. through 81 no no
of 25 cents will be made for reissuance;
Mr., Mrs, Miss. or any other title will
not be placed on certificates unless spe-
made out exactly as directed on the
same In the case of married women
who wish their Christian names to ap-
pear OH the certificates. 1t is suggested
that the following form be used on the
class roll.
Ellen Jane Smith (Mrs. Thomas A.
is. A First Aid certificate carries
with it no special privileges, such as
entrance through special police lines,
It is simply documentary evidence that
one has taken Red Cross First AID
course, and passed an examination;
a. 1t is not necessary to consult the
First Aid Division regarding days and
hours set for instruction. as this is OBJ
viouSly matter to be settled between
each class and it's instructor.
22o. Matertals-While not obligatory,
it is recommended that each member of
a class obtain copy of the Red cross
set of anatomical charts and an m
struction outfit Price and description
of these supplies VIII be found at the
back of this circular. A special set OF
line drawn charts ZIG in set) may also be OBJ
tanned. See back Of circular for full descrlp
ton and price. ;.
AL. special Arrangement-If II
should suit the convenience Of any class the
POD will charts,
struction outfits and pay the examiners lee
mot exceeding S5,0o) upon receipt OF S2:5o
from each member of the class. provided the
number in the class is not less than ten: I'm
der such conditions, the money must be en-
closed with the class roll and sent to the
First Aid Division by the Secretary. The Zee
Of the instructor, however, must be met by the
class in any case.
the class the consent Of a well qualified .physi
cian other than the instructor should be CD
tanned and his name be forwarded to the
First Aid Division for approval and authorize
tion' The same information regarding the
examiner should be furnished as in the case OF
the instructor. If his or her qualifications are
satisfactory formal authorization card, letter
of instructions and an examna alton form upon
which to make a report to the First Aid d.
vision will be mailed to the physician.
2. The exam ination form contains ques
tons for the selection of the examiner and has
the names of the members Of the class typed
III
8. Examiners will not be appointed until
a class roll and the enrolment fees have been
received by the First Aid Division.
4. The First Aid Division must be given a,
least two weeks notice of the date set for
examination in order that papers may reach
the examiner in time.
s. Only those who have attended 80 pei
cent of the lectures will be eligible for exami
nation 1t is the duty of the class President
or Secretary. to keep record OF attendance to
determine this
g. Hour date and place of examination
must be arranged by the class with the exam
iner, as well as the amount of his fee, should
he intend to charge any.
7. Examiners of classes organized under
the Special Arrangement previously described
the First Aid Division will send them check
for S.
8. No candidate who has failed to pass an
examination shall be eligible for another ex
animation until another full course of in
struction shall have been taken.
223. Advanced Course and Medal
!. Students who desire to continue the study
of first aid after the first primary course ma,
do SO and take an advanced examination any
time after the expiration Of six months from
date of obtaining their certificate. The ser
vices of q physician should be obtained to give
the instruction, although in exceptional cases
home study will be accepted.
2. 1t is recommended that the same in
first course be obtained to conduct the instruc
ton and examination for the advanced course
If this is not practicable, both the instructor
and examiner must be authorized, following the
method used for primary classes. Arrange
mentS regarding fees, il any. of the instructor