Basic Aid Training (BAT)

Children learn safety information and first aid procedures for breathing difficulties, bleeding, poisoning, burns, shock and other emergencies through a series of interactive quizzes, activities and games that engage their creativity and make learning an adventure.

This kind of training is particularly important since the major causes of injury and death among children under 12 years old are motor vehicle accidents, drowning, and fire and burns. Injuries cause more disability in children than all diseases combined. Each year, injuries lead to 360,000 hospitalizations and 10.4 million emergency room visits.

These staggering statistics are frightening, but BAT can help empower children to prevent many of these accidents by teaching basic skills necessary to identify potentially harmful situations, be able to treat common injuries, and respond to emergency situations.

The curriculum is geared toward children ages 8 to 10.  You can also contact Health and Safety at 973-797-3300 or E-mail customerservice@redcrossnnj.org.

Class time: 45-60 minutes

Babysitter's Trainig

Babysitter's Training has been newly revised by the American Red Cross with input from youth. The course is fun and fast-paced with hands-on activities, exciting video, role-plays and lively discussions.

Learn to be the best babysitter on the block. You'll gain the confidence to make smart decisions and stay safe in any babysitting situation.

You'll learn how to:

• Supervise children and infants.
• Perform basic child-care skills such as diapering and feeding.
• Choose safe, age-appropriate games and toys.
• Handle bedtime and discipline issues.
• Identify safety hazards and prevent injuries.
• Care for common injuries and emergencies such as choking, burns, cuts and bee stings.
• Communicate effectively with parents.
• Find and interview for babysitting jobs.

Students receive materials that are useful both during the course and on the job, including a handbook packed with information and full-color skill sheets; a compact emergency reference guide; and an interactive CD-ROM featuring an activity booklet with games songs, recipes and other activities, an electronic babysitting client organizer and much more.

This class is offered as a community class, Take a Class or to enroll in a class you can also contact Health and Safety at 1-800-REDCROSS option 5  for private group training, contact Joe Sullivan at sullivanj@redcrossnnj.org or call him at 973-797-3300.
Class time: 6.5 hours

Scrubby Bear Hand Washing Program

Learning about germs may not be on the top of your child's list of enjoyable activities, but Scrubby bear can make learning responsible behaviors that reduce and prevent the spread of infectious diseases fun!

The curriculum is geared toward children from kindergarten to third grade and emphasizes the importance of good personal hygiene and hand washing.

Scrubby Bear is offered Sept. to Feb., Monday through Friday during business hours. To arrange for us to come to your school to present please contact Atlantic Health’s Health Educator, Katherine Ferguson at 908-522-4662.

Class time: 20-30 minutes

Want a sneek peek? Click here to watch the Scrubby Bear program on Youtube

Click here to download your Scrubby Bear Certificate after you've completed the program

Scout Badge Requirements

Children learn safety information and first aid procedures for breathing difficulties, bleeding, poisoning, burns, shock and other emergencies through an interactive lecture.

This kind of training is particularly important since the major causes of injury and death among children under 12 years old are choking, motor vehicle accidents, drowning, and fire and burns. Injuries cause more disability in children than all diseases combined. Each year, injuries lead to 360,000 hospitalizations and 10.4 million emergency room visits.

These staggering statistics are frightening, but BAT can help empower children to prevent many of these accidents by teaching basic skills necessary to identify potentially harmful situations, be able to treat common injuries, and respond to emergency situations.

The curriculum is geared toward children ages 8 to 10. Contact Joe Sullivan at 973-797-3300 for a private group class.

Class time: 45-60 minutes

Masters of Disaster®

Become a Disaster Dude! Masters of Disaster® is a disaster safety presentation for kids ages 5-10. Children will learn how to prevent, prepare for, and respond to a disaster in their home, school, or community. The American Red Cross has developed a disaster safety curriculum for earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, lightning, and general disaster preparedness.

To enroll in a class contact Health and Safety at 973-797-3300 or E-mail customerservice@redcrossnnj.org

Class time: 40-50 minutes

Want a sneak peak: http://www.riema.ri.gov/step/disaster_dudes.html