Latest Events in Southwest Louisiana

Step Up To The Plate for the American Red Cross of Southwest Louisiana. The American Red Cross of Southwest Louisiana will be holding it’s Inaugural Softball tournament in Lake Charles, LA on April 10th & 11th, 2010. Funds generated by this event help allow the American Red Cross of Southwest Louisiana.


SHOOT FOR A MILLION dollar golf tournament on Saturday May 15, 2010 at the National Golf Club of Louisiana in Westlake, Louisiana. Application for 2-man teams can be picked up at 3512 Kirkman St - American Red Cross office

LIFEGUARD TRAINING::
LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Understand the value of behaving in a professional manner. • Recognize an aquatic emergency, and act promptly an appropriately. • Perform equipment-based rescue skills and techniques used by lifeguards. • Recognize and care for possible spinal injury. • Learn how to recognize and respond to respiratory and cardiac emergencies in infants, children, and adults. • Learn the role of the professional rescuer in providing emergency care. PREREQUISITES These prerequisites are done at the start of class. One (1) attempt is given to successfully complete them. Should a student fail to complete the following prerequisites he/she will automatically fail the course and no monies paid are refundable. • Minimum age of 15 by the last session of the class. • Swim 300 yards continuously as follows: 300 yard swim with 100 yards of front crawl, 100 yards of breast stroke and 100 yards of either. • For breaststroke the skill must be demonstrated using a pull, breathe, kick and glide sequence. • 20 yards back and forth swim with surface dive to retrieve a 10-pound object from a depth of 7-10 feet in 1:40. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS • Successfully complete all written exams with a minimum score of 80%. • Successfully perform and complete all skills and skills scenarios. • Attend all classes. No exceptions. Missed sessions cannot be made up. Fees • Course fee of $250 includes all necessary textbooks and equipment. • NO REFUNDS will be given after the class and prerequisites. There will be a 20% administrative charge for any refunds given prior to the start of the class and prerequisites.


ULTIMATE BABYSITTER TRAINING
The purpose of the American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training course is to provide individuals, ages 11 to 15, with the information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of parents or adult guardians. This training will help participants develop skills in leadership and professionalism; basic care; safety and safe play; Adult, Child, Infant CPR and first aid. Prerequisites Please check back frequently for more exciting events.