Food Allergy Basics

Participants who work with or around adults and children who have been diagnosed with food allergies can take this non-certification course and learn the following:

 

  • Recognize and describe the symptoms of an allergic reaction to food
  • Define anaphylaxis
  • List the three life saving properties of epinephrine
  • Demonstrate the use of an EpiPen® using an EpiPen® trainer
  • Implement techniques to reduce food allergen exposure in the school setting
  • Implement techniques to promote the health and safety of the food allergic child

Length:  3.5 hours; Course Fee:  $25.00 (includes materials)

 

The next Food Allergy Basics Course will be held Monday, May 14th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the American Red Cross office, 196 South Fifth Street, Newark.

 

 

Sport Safety Training

Developed with the U.S. Olympic Committee, this course features demonstrations and lectures that teach sports-related first aid and injury prevention skills. Topics include specific responses for breathing and cardiac emergencies; soft tissue and skeletal injuries; and sudden illnesses. Optional adult/child CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training is also available. Courses are updated to the new 2005 guidelines. 

We have scheduled our next Sports Safety with Adult and Child CPR and AED training for Saturday, May 19th, at Heath High School.  CPR/AED will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. and Sports Safety will follow the CPR/AED training at approximately 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. 

Coaches can take both courses or just one course.  The fee for the Adult and Child CPR/AED training alone is $30.00 including materials.  The fee for the Sports Safety Training alone is $45.00 including materials.  The fee for both courses together is $60.00 including materials.  Participants will receive the newly revised Sports Safety Handbook and Skills Cards for Adult and Child CPR/AED.

 

Pre-registration is required—e-mail Beth E. Wood, Director of Preparedness, at bwood@alink.com or call 740-349-9442.