Health & Saftey
American Red Cross
206 26th Street
Opelika, AL 36801
334-749-9981

334-749-8299 (fax)

www.leeredcross.org
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The American Red Cross

To register for health & safety classes visit www.redcross.org

or call 1-800-REDCROSS

The American Red Cross is proud to announce the Next Generation

of First Aid, CPR and AED Training

The American Red Cross offers a wide variety of training courses in first aid, CPR, AED, life guarding, swimming, babysitting, care giving, and other areas for both individuals and organizations. We are the most trusted training provider of health and safety training that meets OSHA guidelines and many other professional and regulatory standards. Many self-study classes are available online and you can also register for classroom courses. You can:
  • Browse for courses
  • Find and register for classroom training
  • Take a course online
  • Download free digital course materials
 
Take a Class -- Start Now

 

Four (4) major programs revised and enhanced this year:  First Aid/CPR/AED (workplace/community),

CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Healthcare Providers, Emergency Medical Response, Lifeguarding

 PLUS online/blended learning components

 

  • Two (2) year cert, free digital refreshers, free digital materials, competitive pricing
  • Best training, highest quality, latest science, latest in educational innovation
  • All content approved by Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council
  • Training continues to meet OSHA Guidelines
  • Learner-centered course design emphasizes hands-on skills
  • Latest science
  • State-of-the-art, educational innovation
  • Video-based, engaging
  • Shorter, more interactive
  • Hands-on, scenario-based practice

 

CPR/AED/First Aid


The American Red Cross offers a range of first aid, CPR and AED programs, each with its own instructional approach and/or participant materials that make it possible to offer our customers the opportunity to choose the best course(s) to meet their particular needs.

 

Refund Policy for the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross has strict instructor-to-student ratios that must be met and a limited number of seats in each class. If you cancel your registration, the following drop fees will apply:

Date Cancellation Occurs:                                                   Applicable Drop Fee:

8-14 days prior to class start date                                            10%

3-7 days prior to class start date                                              25%

1-2 days prior to class start date                                              50%

The day class starts (or the enrollee does not attend)               100%

 

If you need to change your registration in any way, please call Time Avery at 205-439-7855 or email him.

  

Thank you for choosing the American Red Cross

for your health and safety training!

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Community Courses:

Our chapter offers the basic classes monthly on the Third Tuesday (Adult, Child & Infant CPR, AED and First AId), 6-10:00 p.m. of each month. The fee covers textbook, class materials and program fee. Class registration is not complete until you have confirmed your reservation in person at our chapter office, by mail or with credit card over the telephone. This class has a limited enrollment so early reservation is recommended. Certifications for CPR, First Aid and AED are valid for two years.

 

Adult, Child & Infant CPR/AED and First Aid:

Third Tuesday of Each Month, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.  Fee:  $ 110

If you need CPR Only (no first aid) class will last from 6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

The fee for the Adult/Child Infant CPR portion only is $90.

If you need first aid only (no CPR), class will run from 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

The fee for first aid only is $70.

If you need both CPR and first aid, plan to stay from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. for the entire session. 

The fee is $110 for the enitre session of both CPR and first aid.

 

We also offer a Adult, Child & Infant CPR Recertification class on the third Monday of each month from 4-6 pm. The cost for this course is $70.00. To enroll for this class your CPR certification can not be expired for more than one year.

Other classes offered by appointment and for groups of 6 or more:

Bloodborne Pathogens: $50

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (CPRO): $110

Babysitter Training: $ 85

Dog First Aid: $70

Cat First Aid: $ 70


*Equivalent Certificate--Heartsaver Adult and Pediatric CPR

Target Audience: Day cares, Day care providers, Business and industry employees who want or need first aid, CPR and AED training.

Content Summary: Recognizing and caring for injuries or sudden illnesses until advanced medical help can take over. Handling emergency situations, breathing and cardiac emergencies, CPR, basic precautions for preventing disease transmission, the role of AEDs, identifying and caring for life-threatening bleeding, sudden illness and injuries. Meets OSHA Guidelines for First Aid.

 

Click here for a local course calendar.

 

On-Site or Full Service Courses:

If you have a group of at least six people and want to schedule a private class at your location or at a time and date of your choosing, we can set that up for you.  Call Tracee Nix at 205-795-8747 or email her to set up your class.

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LIFEGUARDING & AQUATICS:

The cost for classes is based on cost of delivery at each facility offering the training. Please verify prices with the instructor or facility offering the class. Class registration is not complete until you have paid and confirmed your reservation with the host facility. Some classes have a limited enrollment so early reservations are recommended.

 

We do not have a pool at our Red Cross Facility.  For this reason, lifeguarding classes are held at the following locations:

Opelika City - Parks & Recreation Dept, Main Office Recreation Center
1102 Denson Drive, Opelika, AL 36801 (334) 705-5560

Opelika SportsPlex

Auburn City - Parks and Recreation Department, Administrative Offices

307 South Dean Road, Auburn, AL 36830  (334) 887-4930

Surfside Water Park
2780 South College Street, Auburn, AL 36832  (334) 821-7873

 

Auburn University
Auburn University Swim Complex: 
(334) 844-4142

Auburn University Outreach Program Office:  334-844-5101

Classes are held at the James E. Martin Aquatics Center at Auburn University.

For more information on Auburn University's courses, or to register online, go to: 

www.auburn.edu/cconline

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