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Each year,
the American Red Cross of the National Capital Area trains tens of thousands of individuals in lifesaving skills such as CPR and first aid.
We provide HIV/AIDS education and water safety training for people of all ages and babysitting training for teens ages 11-15.
Prepare to Save A Life With New Online Courses Available Now!
Learn at a comfortable pace and convenient time. Be prepared by getting trained!
Pandemic Preparedness. Pandemics may be frightening. Reduce the fear and increase the knowledge! Learn how to prevent the spread of
disease, how to be ready for emergencies related to a pandemic, and how to care for someone who is sick.
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here for online training now!
First Aid for Coaches. This course is a component of Sport Safety Training and was developed by the United States Olympic Committee
and the American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis. It teaches American Red Cross first aid in the context of sport and the prevention of
sport-related injuries, and about becoming a more responsible coach and safely returning the athlete to play. SPECIAL COST NOW:
Combined CPR Professional Rescuer, AED, and First Aid courses only $125.00 (courses taken separately at regular prices may add up to a
minimum cost of $150.00)
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here for online training now!
Universal Precautions for Tattoo Artists and Body Piercers. This course is especially relevant for body artists and meets the OSHA
(Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards as well as standards of other states and countries.
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here for online training now!
When you've finished your training, look for the "Skill Session Sign Up" button to complete your certification!
Workplace Training Program
The American Red Cross is also committed to stressing the importance to businesses of having employees that are certified in
lifesaving first aid, CPR, and automated external defibrillator (AED) training.
If you are interested in obtaining health and safety training at your business, the Red Cross Workplace Training Program is perfect
for you and your company.
Our Workplace Training Program has trained health and safety instructors coming to your place of business with all necessary materials,
and conducting training classes at your convenience.
For more information about the Workplace Training Program, please
contact us.
Businesses: Become an Authorized Provider
An Authorized Provider is an individual or organization that has a Red Cross trained instructor who can provide American Red Cross
health and safety programs in-house. By becoming an Authorized Provider, you can build your own training team to teach health and safety
courses to employees of your business or members of your organization. Contact Nancy Spiess at (703) 584-8700 or
click here
to send an email.
Be part of the American Red Cross mission by teaching Health and Safety Services courses. Each year the American Red Cross
teaches valuable lifesaving skills to nearly 12 million people, approximately 1 in 23 Americans. But we can't do it alone. We need
your help because you have a gift you can give to others . . . your time, your knowledge, your experience.
Become an American Red Cross instructor and you can--
Make a difference in others' lives as well as your own
Train co-workers and others in your company or organization
Give your time to help others learn to save lives
Teach a variety of courses including first aid, CPR, child care, and more
Gain valuable teaching experience and receive great training
Put years of valuable teaching experience to good use
Benefit from top-notch Red Cross materials that make learning and teaching easy and fun.
Click here for a
listing of available Instructor Training classes.
Health and Safety Classes
The American Red Cross of the National Capital Area has an urgent need for Sign Language Interpreters. Each year, the National Capital Area Chapter trains tens of thousands of individuals in lifesaving skills such as CPR and first aid. We provide HIV/AIDS education and water safety training for people of all ages and babysitting training for teens 11-15.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer in this area, please visit our how to volunteer to start the process of becoming a volunteer with our chapter.
Select the course type you are seeking below. You will be presented with a list of classes available for that course type and may choose the date, time and location that are suitable to you. To view descriptions of the available courses, click the category title or the
icon. You may also view all class descriptions or see the complete listing of available classes.
AVAILABLE NOW - ONLINE TRAINING!
We are proud to announce that you have a new training option. You can take the CPR, First Aid and other Red Cross training online then simply come in to the chapter to complete your skills training. For more information and to register please click here.
Ready When the Time Comes, a corporate volunteer program, taps the human resources of corporate America. 
Learn at a comfortable pace and convenient time. Be prepared by getting trained!
When you've finished your training, look for the "Skill Session Sign Up" button to complete your certification!
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