Types of Classes

Instuctor/Trainer Course:
Lay Responder CPR/AED/First Aid (scheduled when requested)

Certification Classes are for people never before certified and for those whose certification has lapsed.

Recertification Classes are for people with current or recently expired (less than one year) certifications in that subject area.

Courses (Certification and Recertification) include:

  • Professional Rescuer CPR and AED (equivalent to the BLS for Healthcare Providers)
  • Standard First Aid, CPR and AED Certification - Adult (only)
  • CPR and AED Certification - Adult and Child (plus CPR for Infants)
  • CPR and AED Certification - Adult (only)
  • CPR and AED Certification - Child (only) (plus CPR for Infants)
  • Standard First Aid
  • Wilderness First Aid Certification (scheduled when requested)
  • Babysitter Training (for ages teens, ages 11-15)
  • Dog and Cat First Aid (scheduled when requested)
In addition to the courses already scheduled each month, we are happy to arrange for on-site training in CPR/AED/First Aid or Babysitter Training for a group of 6 or more participants, at a day and time of the group's choosing. Contact Meg Finnin at 692-8571 for more information.
Red Cross Training Print E-mail

Photo of child and puppyWe offer a wide variety of training courses, sponsored by the American Red Cross. All courses include classroom training, demonstration of skills, and a written test. You can help the Red Cross save lives. Become certified in these various areas, or become a health and safety instructor or authorized provider.

Taking a local course is as easy as 1-2-3:

  1. View the training schedules to decide which course to attend.
  2. Then, register by calling the Moore County Chapter office (910-692-8571).
  3. Pre-pay for your course by check or credit card.

Registration and pre-payment are required for all courses. Fees are non-refundable, but they may be applied to another course.

Current Training Schedules (these are PDF files):

February 2010
March 2010
April 2010

(Note: To view and print documents in PDF file format, you will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer. You can download the latest Adobe Reader for Windows and Macintosh from the Adobe website.)

Two Special Courses Scheduled for January 2010:

1. Cross-Over Instructor Training Course for CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider
Friday January 22, 2010

When: Friday January 22, from 9:00am to 5:00pm

Where: Fellowship Hall at Community Presbyterian Church at the corner of Everett and Kelly Rd. in Pinehurst

The fee for this course is $60.00 payable in advance. To register or obtain further information, please contact (910) 692-8571 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

This course is open to those who are already authorized to teach Red Cross Lay Responder CPR/AED/First Aid. This course emphasizes the responsibilities of a professional rescuer, rescue breathing, use of a bag-valve mask resuscitator, airway obstruction, CPR, AED and performance of two-rescuer CPR.

2. Lay Responder CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor Training Course
January 18, 19 and 21, 2010

The American Red Cross Moore County Chapter will offer a 20-hour Instructor-Training course for those interested in becoming an authorized Instructor for Lay Responder CPR, First Aid, and AED.

When: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, January 18, 19 and 21, from 9:00am to 5:00pm

Where: Fellowship Hall at Community Presbyterian Church (at the corner of Everett and Kelly Rd. in Pinehurst)

The fee for the three-day course is $150.00, payable in advance. To register or obtain further information, please contact (910)692-8571 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Participants must hold current Red Cross Adult, Child and Infant CPR, AED, and Standard First Aid certification prior to starting the instructor course. Be aware that during the Lay Responder First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Training Program participants must pass a Precourse Session, which consists of the written tests and skill evaluations on all the skills taught in the basic level courses for CPR, AED and First Aid.

Additional information:

Instructor Training Course: Lay Responder CPR/AED/First Aid

We offer an Instructor-Training course for those interested in becoming a certified instructor for CPR, First Aid, and AED whenever there is sufficient demand. The 20-hour course prepares candidates to teach American Red Cross Health and Safety courses to diverse populations and to introduce the candidates to the policies and procedures of the American Red Cross. The fee for the three-day course is $150.00 payable in advance.

Participants must hold current Red Cross Adult, Child and Infant CPR, AED, and Standard First Aid certification prior to starting the instructor course. Be aware that during the Lay Responder First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Training Program, participants have to pass a Precourse Session, which consists of the written tests and skill evaluations on all the skills taught in the basic level courses for CPR, AED and First Aid. Registration is limited to 10 participants. To register or obtain further information, please contact (910) 692-8571 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

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