Health and Safety

The American Red Cross is the recognized premier provider of First Aid, CPR, Aquatics, Water Safety, HIV/AIDS education, mission-related care giving, and other health and safety education programs. Last year, over 15,500 people in Lower Bucks County enrolled in Health and Safety courses, learning how to keep themselves and their families safer. The American Red Cross Lower Bucks County Chapter has over 175 certified professional teachers that teach at our locations or at your office.

What We Offer:

First Aid Programs
The American Red Cross has provided training in first aid continually since 1909. At the turn of the century, the focus of the program was to train civilians to give first aid during disasters, conflicts, and epidemics.

Today, Red Cross chapters offer a variety of first aid programs for different age groups and both general and professional audiences, including Standard First Aid, Community First Aid and Safety, First Aid for Children Today, (F.A.C.T.), Basic Aid Training (B.A.T.), First Aid-Responding to Emergencies, and Emergency Response. All programs emphasize the importance of prevention. The goal of Red Cross courses is to teach people not only how to respond to injuries but also how to prevent them.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Programs
The number of cardiac emergencies Americans suffer each year underlines the importance of CPR training. Each year, the Red Cross trains more than two million people in adult, infant and child, and professional rescuer CPR. New Red Cross CPR courses reflect the most recent changes in emergency cardiac care.

Aquatics Program
The American Red Cross has been a leader in aquatic education since 1914. Aquatic programs are offered for all ages, skill levels, physical abilities, and include courses and skills that meet job-related needs. Courses include Infant and Preschool Aquatics, Longfellow's Whale Tales (for children), Learn to Swim (levels I to VII), Community Water Safety, Lifeguarding, Waterfront Lifeguarding, and Safety Training for Swim Coaches.

Sports Safety Training
WHY? SPORT INJURY STATS:
Estimated injuries for elected sports occurring annually in the United States
(injuries serious enough to require emergency room visits):

Basketball - 653,676
Football - 363,921
Baseball - 204,809
Soccer - 156,681
Softball - 147,206
In-Line Skating - 102,820
Volleyball - 74,677
Swimming - 26,142
Tennis - 23,550
Ice Hockey - 23,219

First Aid Kits
The American Red Cross has a variety of First Aid Kits available for purchase, including a comprehensive Home & Travel kit (25$), mini-kits for car glove boxes or college dorm rooms ($6), micro-kits great for office desks ($4), pet first aid kits ($20), varsity sports safety first aid kits ($25), and much more!

Lifeline
Do you worry about the safety and security of a loved one home alone who may need quick access to emergency care? We offer access to LIFELINE, where immediate help is just button-push away. LIFELINE is a key factor in family peace of mind and continued loved one independence.

Automated External Defibrillators (AED)
Have you considered purchasing an AED for your worksite, church or community meeting facility. An AED on site can drastically increase the chance of surviving certain cardiac accidents. We can demonstrate state-of-the-art AEDs, facilitate purchases and provide the requisite training.

On-Site Health & Safety Classes
First Aid and CPR classes held at your facility are just a phone call away. We offer courses tailored to your specific needs and your convenience, including evening and Saturday/Sunday classes. (Minimum class: 6 participants)