American Red Cross
Mid-Missouri Chapter
1805 West Worley St.
Columbia, MO 65203
573-445-9411 (phone)
800-359-8829
573-446-4247 (fax)
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I register for classes?
Visit our registration
page for specific registration information or you may
register online with PayPal on any course schedule page where you see
the "Add to Cart" button. If you are
unsure
of which class to take, click here.
2. How can a company arrange for First Aid training for its employees?
Companies who wish to provide training
for their employees have several options. Visit our Workplace
Training page for more information.
3. How
to I find out if a class is canceled due to severe winter weather? In the event of severe winter weather
please call (800) 359-8829 during business hours to inquire about the
status of your course. After hours please choose option #5 on the
menu to hear severe weather class cancellations.
4. How long is Red Cross certification good for? Why?
CPR certificates are valid for one year
from the course completion
date. First Aid and Lifeguard Training certificates are valid for 3
years.
Retention Study
Across the board, there is no universal standard for CPR certification length. Some training providers, such as the American Red Cross, require annual recertification, while other providers require certification every two years. Although some decision-makers consider two-year recertification programs more economical, is there a point at which someone is no longer prepared to respond effectively in an emergency? How long after testing does skill retention really last? more
5. I lost
(washed) my certificate. How do I get another one?
Retention Study
Across the board, there is no universal standard for CPR certification length. Some training providers, such as the American Red Cross, require annual recertification, while other providers require certification every two years. Although some decision-makers consider two-year recertification programs more economical, is there a point at which someone is no longer prepared to respond effectively in an emergency? How long after testing does skill retention really last? more
If you took an American Red Cross
course and you need a replacement certificate, contact the chapter
where the training was conducted. To find the chapter, use the zip code locater.
You can help the chapter process your request, by providing information
about the training (location, date, instructor’s name, and your
name). If more time has passed than the certificate is valid for
or if the chapter cannot locate your record of training, take another
class to get recertified.
6. What does lay responder mean?
“Lay Responder”is a term that
describes a person with some formal training who has a secondary, i.e.,
workplace related duty-to-act, as designated by job or position
responsibilities. Lay responders include workplace emergency response
or first aid team members, flight attendants, security guards, teachers
and childcare providers.
7. Do I have to get on the floor to perform the unconscious victim check?
Yes. In order to receive
certification you must be able to perform all skills. While most
skills can be modified to allow participants to practice without
getting onto the floor, this skill may not. If you are unable to
get on the floor for this skill, you may audit the class.
An audit is when you attend the class and participate only in the
portions you are comfortable with. The fee to audit a class is
the same as the fee for certification.
8.
I'm
concerned that I could contract a disease during CPR training. Do you
take any special precautions to prevent this?The risk of
disease transmission during CPR training is extremely low. In addition,
the use of CPR manikins has never been shown to be responsible for an
outbreak of infection. The American Red Cross minimizes the risk
of
disease transmission during CPR training through the following process:
- The American Red Cross develops and delivers courses and trains instructors to provide for the safety of all participants. This includes minimizing the risk of disease transmission. To the best of our knowledge, use of manikins has never been documented as being responsible for transmitting a case of bacterial, fungal or viral disease.
- The American Red Cross develops standards and guidelines for decontaminating manikins based on information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These standards and guidelines are consistent with the current American Heart Association Emergency Cardiovascular Care Guidelines. Red Cross instructors are given specific manikin-cleaning procedures to follow before, during and after class.
- As the leader in providing lifesaving training to the American public, the American Red Cross is committed to ensuring the health and safety of participants in all Red Cross courses. Preventing transmission of disease during CPR training is an essential element in the development and delivery of American Red Cross courses.