UPCOMING COMMUNITY CLASSES

All classes listed below are held at the Benton-Franklin Chapter office,
7202 W. Deschutes Ave, Kennewick, WA
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED, NO DROP-IN STUDENTS ALLOWED
 
 
 
 
 
Standard CPR/AED & First Aid
This class is designed for beginners and anyone not comportable with their current skills.
 
CPR/AED - Adult & First Aid ($45)  Course Length: 5.5 hours
Upcoming Classes:
April 17 - Saturday, 8:00am - 2:30pm
May 29 - Saturday, 8:00am - 2:30pm
July 17 - Saturday, 8:00am - 2:30pm
August 21 - Saturday, 8:00am - 2:30pm
November 20 - Saturday, 8:00am - 2:30pm
December 11 - Saturday, 8:00am - 2:30pm
 
 CPR/AED - Adult with Bloodborne Pathogens & First Aid ($50) Course Length: 6.0 hours
Upcoming Classes:
May 1 - Saturday, 8:00am - 3:00pm
June 26 - Saturday, 8:00am - 3:00pm
September 4 - Saturday, 8:00am - 3:00pm
October 2 - Saturday, 8:00am - 3:00pm
 
 CPR/AED - Adult, Child & Infant with First Aid ($50) Course Length: 8 hours
Upcoming Classes:
April 28 - Wednesday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
May 8 - Saturday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
August 25 - Wednesday, 8:0am - 4:00pm
October 9 - Saturday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
 
CPR/AED - Adult, Child & Infant with Bloodborne Pathogens & First Aid ($55) Course Length: 8 hours
 Upcoming Classes:
May 26 - Wednesday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
June 5 - Saturday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
June 30 - Wednesday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
July 10 - Saturday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
July 28 - Wednesday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
August 7 - Saturday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
September 11 - Saturday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
September 29 - Wednesday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
October 27 - Wednesday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
November 6 - Saturday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
December 4 - Saturday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
December 29 - Wednesday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
 
CPR/AED - Adult, Child & Infant ($45) Course Length: 4 hours
 Upcoming Classes:
April 28 - Wednesday, 8:00am - 12:00pm
May 8 - Saturday, 8:00am - 12:00pm
May 26 - Wednesday, 8:00am - 12:00pm
June 5 - Saturday, 8:00am - 12:00pm
June 30 - Wednesday, 8:00am - 12:00pm
July 10 - Saturday, 8:00am - 12:00pm
July 28 - Wednesday, 8:00am - 12:00pm
August 7 - Saturday, 8:00am - 12:00pm
August 25 - Wednesday, 8:0am - 12:00pm
September 11 - Saturday, 8:00am - 12:00pm
September 29 - Wednesday, 8:00am - 12:00pm
October 9 - Saturday, 8:00am - 12:00pm
October 27 - Wednesday, 8:00am - 12:00pm
November 6 - Saturday, 8:00am - 12:00pm
December 4 - Saturday, 8:00am - 12:00pm
December 29 - Wednesday, 8:00am - 12:00pm
 
CPR/AED - Adult ($35)  Course Length: 3.5 hours
 Upcoming Classes:
April 17 - Saturday, 8:00am - 11:30am
May 1 - Saturday, 8:00am - 11:30am
May 4 - Tuesday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
May 24 - Monday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
May 29 - Saturday, 8:00am - 11:30am
June 8 - Tuesday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
June 26 - Saturday, 8:00am - 11:30am
June 28 - Monday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
July 6 - Tuesday, 6:00pm 9:30pm
July 17 - Saturday, 8:00am - 11:30pm
July 19 - Monday, 6:00 pm - 9:30pm
August 3 - Tuesday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
August 21 - Saturday, 8:00am - 11:30pm
August 23 - Monday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
September 4 - Saturday, 8:00am - 11:30am
September 7 - Tuesday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
September 20 - Monday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
October 2 - Saturday, 8:00am - 11:30am
October 5 - Tuesday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
October 25 - Monday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
November 20 - Saturday, 8:00am - 11:30pm
November 8 - Monday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
November 22 - Monday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
December 11 - Saturday, 8:00am - 11:30pm
December 14 - Tuesday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
 
First Aid  Course Length: 3.5 hours
Upcoming Classes:
April 8 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
May 6 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
May 26 - Wednesday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
June 10 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
June 30 - Wednesday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
July 8 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
July 21 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
August 5 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
August 25 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
September 9 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
September 22 - Wednesday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
October 7 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
October 27 - Wednesday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
November 10 - Wednesday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
November 24 - Wednesday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
December 16 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
 
 The CPR/AED and First Aid courses above can be combined for a fee of $45 total.  Participants must attend both class sessions that week.
 
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Spanish Classes
 
SPANISH CPR/AED - Adult, Child & Infant with First Aid ($50)  Course Length: 8 hours
 Upcoming Classes:
May 15 - Saturday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
June 26 - Saturday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
August 14 - Saturday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
October 30 - Saturday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
 
SPANISH CPR/AID - Adult, Child & Infant with Bloodborne Pathogens & First Aid ($55)  Course Length: 8 hours
Upcoming Classes:
April 24 - Saturday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
July 17 - Saturday, 8:00am - 4:00pm 
September 18 - Saturday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
November 13 - Saturday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
December 11 - Saturday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
 
SPANISH CPR/AED - Adult, Child & Infant ($45)  Course Length: 4 hours
 Upcoming Classes:
April 24 - Saturday, 8:00am - 12:00pm
May 15 - Saturday, 8:00am - 12:00pm
June 26 - Saturday, 8:00am - 12:00pm
July 17 - Saturday, 8:00am - 12:00pm
August 14 - Saturday, 8:00am - 12:00pm
September 18 - Saturday, 8:00am - 12:00pm
October 30 - Saturday, 8:00am - 12:00pm
November 13 - Saturday, 8:00am - 12:00pm
December 11 - Saturday, 8:00am - 12:00pm
 
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Review Classes
These classes are designed for those needing re-certification who have taken a CPR course within the last 12-18 months.
 
Review CPR/AED - Adult with First Aid ($40)  Course Length: 2.5 hours 
 Upcoming Classes:
June 4 - Friday, 7:00am - 9:30am
June 10 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
July 15 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
August 26 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
October 1 - Friday, 7:00am - 9:30am
November 4 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
December 10 - Friday, 7:00am - 9:30am
 
Review CPR/AED - Adult with First Aid & Bloodborn Pathogens ($45)  Course Length: 3 hours  
 Upcoming Classes:
May 7 - Friday, 7:00am - 10:00am
July 9 - Friday, 7:00am - 10:00am
August 6 - Friday, 7:00am - 10:00am
September 3 - Friday, 7:00am - 10:00am
September 23 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
November 19 - Friday, 7:00am - 10:00am
 
 Review CPR/AED - Adult ($30) Course Length: 1.5 hours  
 Upcoming Classes:
April 9 - Friday, 7:00am - 8:30am
May 7 - Friday, 7:00am - 10:00am
June 4 - Friday, 7:00am - 9:30am
June 10 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
July 9 - Friday, 7:00am - 10:00am
July 15 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
August 6 - Friday, 7:00am - 10:00am
August 26 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
September 3 - Friday, 7:00am - 10:00am
September 23 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
November 4 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
November 19 - Friday, 7:00am - 10:00am
December 10 - Friday, 7:00am - 9:30am
 
Review CPR/AED - Adult, Child, Infant with First Aid ($45)  Course Length: 3 hours  
 Upcoming Classes:
May 14 - Friday, 7:00am - 10:00am
July 23 - Friday, 7:00am - 10:00am
August 12 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
September 9 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
October 20 - Wednesday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
November 12 - Friday, 7:00am - 10:00am
December 9 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
 
Review CPR/AED - Adult, Child, Infant with First Aid & Bloodborn Pathogens ($50)  Course Length: 3.5 hours  
 Upcoming Classes:
April 23 - Friday, 7:00 am - 10:00 am
May 27 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
June 18 - Friday, 7:00am - 10:00am
June 24 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm 
August 20 - Friday, 7:00am - 10:00am
September 17 - Friday, 7:00am - 10:00am
October 15 - Friday, 7:00am - 10:00am
November 18 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
December 17 - Friday, 7:00am - 10:00am
 
Review CPR/AED - Adult, Child, Infant ($40) 
Upcoming Classes:
April 23 - Friday, 7:00am - 8:30am
May 14 - Friday, 7:00am - 8:30am
May 27 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
June 18 - Friday, 7:00am - 8:30am
June 24 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 7:30pm 
July 23 - Friday, 7:00am - 8:30am
August 12 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
August 20 - Friday, 7:00am - 8:30am
September 9 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
September 17 - Friday, 7:00am - 8:30am
October 15 - Friday, 7:00am - 8:30am
October 20 - Wednesday, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
November 12 - Friday, 7:00am - 8:30am
November 18 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
December 9 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
December 17 - Friday, 7:00am - 8:30am
 
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Aquatics/Professional Rescuer & Health Care Providers
 
 
CPR/AED for Lifeguards & Healthcare Providers (LG & HP) ($50)  Course Lenghth: 5 hours  MUST HAVE CURRENT LAY RESPONDER CPRA/AED & FIRST AID CARD)
 Upcoming Classes:
May 10 - Monday, 5:00pm - 10:00pm
June 14 - Monday, 5:00pm - 10:00pm
July 12 - Monday, 5:00pm 10:00pm
August 16 - Monday, 5:00pm - 10:00pm
September 13 - Monday, 5:00pm 10:00pm
 
Review CPR/AED for Lifeguards and Healthcare Provider ($40)  Course Length: 3.5 hours
This class is designed for those needing re-certification who have taken a CPR course within the last year. 
Upcoming Classes:
April 19 - Monday, 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
May 17 - Monday, 5:30pm - 9:00pm
July 29 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
September 30 - Thursday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
 
Aquatics Courses - Red Cross Learn-to-Swim courses, Lifeguarding, Water Safety Instructor (WSI) training and other programs are offered by many Red Cross Authorized Providers throughout the area.  Please contact us for a list of Authorized Providers: (509) 783-6195.
 
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HIV Courses
 
HIV/AIDS Training (KNOW) 
2 Hour HIV/AIDS Training ($12)
4 Hour HIV/AIDS Training ($24)
7 Hour HIV/AIDS Training with Bloodborne Pathogens: Preventing Disease Transmission ($42)
 
Upcoming Classes:
May 15 - Saturday, 8:00am - 3:00pm
June 19 - Saturday, 8:00am - 3:00pm
July 10 - Saurday, 8:00am - 3:00pm
August 14 - Saturday, 8:00am - 3:00pm
September 18 - Saturday, 8:00am - 3:00pm
October 23 - Saturday, 8:00am - 3:00pm
November 30 - Saurday, 8:00am - 3:00pm
December 4 - Saturday, 8:00am - 3:00pm
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Specialty Courses
 
Pet First Aid ($35)  Course Length: 3.5 hours
Upcoming Classes:
Call for class times and days
 
Babysitters Training ($45)  Course Length: 8 hours  BRING SACK LUNCH
For youth ages 11 - 15. Participants are trained and tested in CPR - Child & Infant, Standard First Aid, and Babysitting skills. Course briefly touches on fire safety, internet safety, and much more in the area of babysitting!
Upcoming Classes:
May 8 - Saturday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
June 12 - Saturday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
August 21 - Saturday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
September 25 - Saturday, 8:00am 4:00pm
October 30 - Saturday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
November 13 - Saturday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Babysitters Boot Camp ($95) Course Length: 16 hours Meals are provided
This course is offered once year only for girls only ages 11-15.  Participants are trained and tested in Child & Infant CPR/AED, Standard First Aid and Babysitting skills.  Course also includes water safety as it relates to babysitting, child safety, poisoning, fire safety, internet safety, resume writing, marketing your self as a babysitter, kitchen safety training and what to do when you are staying overnight.  Lunches & dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday are provided.  Girls need to bring sleeping bags, overnight supplies, e.g. cloths, toiletries, pillows, etc.

Upcoming Classes:
July 24 - 25, 2010 - Check in at 9:00 am Saturday morning through Noon on Sunday.
 
Wildnerness First Aid ($150 or 1/2 priced for current Boy or Girl Scout Members/Leaders)  Course Length: 16 hours
This course is specifically for those looking for training of what to do when help is delayed and providing first aid in remote locations.
CPR is NOT included with this training and all participants must show a current certification of CPR/AED as a prerequisite.  Participants must be 14 years or older.
Upcoming Classes:
June 5 - 6 - Saturday & Sunday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm both days
July 31 - August 1 - Saturday & Sunday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm both days
October 2-3 - Saturday & Sunday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm both days
 
Basic Aid Training - BAT Spring Camp ($30) Course Length: 16 hours
This course is for children ages 8 to 11.  It is an in-depth course that helps children respond appropriately if faced with an emergency.  Things included with this course are fire safety, when to call 911, basic first aid and CPR, bike and road safety, stranger caution, and much more.
Upcoming Classes:
Please call for class dates and times
 
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Instructor Training Courses
 
Lay Responder First Aid & CPR/AED Instructor Course /Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT) ($250)
Course Length: 16 Hours
Become a Lay Responder First Aid with CPR/AED Instructor! In this course wil will teach you how to teach basic-level American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED courses. (Instructors can receive a $100 rebate back from their registration fee if they teach 6 community course for the Benton Franklin Chapter with in a year of certification.)
Upcoming Classes:
July 6 & 8, 6pm - 10pm and July 10, 8am - 4pm.
 
Prerequisite:
-Minimum age of 16
-Have current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
-Pass a precourse written exam with a score of 80% or higher on each component as well as pass all skills tests.
-Must pass a background check and fill out all appropriate paperwork.
 
If you would like more information or would like to register for the next instructor's course, please call Katrine at (509)783-6195.
 
Students are required to attend all three class dates:
  
*Additional required teaching materials included in cost of course (i.e. course DVD, skills cards, student workbooks, student certificates, etc.).
 
 
 
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer & Healthcare Provider Instructor ($250)  Course Length: 16 hours
Instructor candidates are required to have current certification in First Aid, CPR & AED as well as CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.  Candidtates must attend all sessions to complete the course. (Instructors can receive a $100 rebate back from their registration fee if they teach 6 community course for the Benton Franklin Chapter with in a year of certification.)
Upcoming Classes: 
June 12-13 - Saturday & Sunday, 8:00am - 5:00pm both days
 
Prerequisite:
-Minimum age of 16
-Have current CPR/AED Pro Rescuer & Health Care Provider or CPR/AED for Lifeguards Certification
-Pass a precourse written exam with a score of 80% or higher on each component as well as pass all skills tests.
-Must pass a background check and fill out all appropriate paperwork.
 
If you would like more information or would like to register for the next instructor's course, please call Katrine at (509)783-6195.
 
Students are required to attend all four class dates:
  
*Additional required teaching materials included in cost of course (i.e. course DVD, skills cards, student workbooks, student certificates, etc.).