FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   December 7, 2009

Clark County Red Cross to offer Scholarships for Nurse Assistant Training

The Nurse Assistant Training (CNA) program is currently taking registrations for its next class.  Due to grant funds becoming available, the Chapter is able to offer $100 scholarships to each member of the upcoming class, scheduled to begin Dec. 28.  Class size will be limited to 10 students.  Scholarships will be awarded on a first come-first served basis, contingent upon acceptance into the program.  Scholarship application forms will be available at the Red Cross Chapter, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or by visiting our website.

A deposit of $75.00 is still required and applicants must complete pre-registration requirements such as a background check and drug screening.  If a potential student is not accepted into the program, the $75 deposit will be refunded in full.

All interested students need to be registered by December 18.  The 138-hour course consists of two weeks of classroom work and two weeks of clinical training.  The total cost of the course is $675.  For more information or to register for the class, contact the Chapter at 812-283-8416, ccrc.nat@insightbb.com or visit the Chapter website at www.clarkredcross.org.  Payment plans are also available. 

Pet Therapy Group

The Pet Therapy Group has grown to 45 teams and is making visits to 15 facilities.  If you are interested in having a team visit your school, church or organization contact the Chapter to find out how.  For more information about the Clark Co. Red Cross Pet Therapy program, or to request an application packet to join the group, contact Phyllis Wilkins at ccrc.wilkinsp@insightbb.com . 

Health & Safety Course Schedule

Adult CPR: Dec. 12, 8a-12p.; Jan. 5, 6p-10p; Jan. 16, 8a-12p.

Infant/Child CPR: Dec. 12, 12:30-3p.; Jan. 16, 12:30p-3p.; Jan. 26, 6p-10p.

First Aid: Dec. 12, 3p-5p.; Jan. 16, 3p-5p

Bloodborne Pathogens:  Jan. 6, 6p-8p.

Babysitter’s Training: Jan 18, 8:30a-4:00p.

Blended Learning Skills Tests: Dec. 29, 3:30p.; Jan. 26, 3:30p

Lay Responder Instructor Course: January 5, 12 & 19, 2010.

CPR for the Professional Rescuer: Dec. 15, 9a-4p.

Wilderness First Aid: April 2010

Dog First Aid: TBA

Cat First Aid: TBA

Please contact the Chapter at 812-283-8416 to register for classes.

Visit our website – www.clarkredcross.org - for the complete 2009-10 Class Calendar.

Blood Drives

Each Monday at the Chapter, 1805 E. 8th St., Jeffersonville, 1p-6p.

2009 Donorama – Tuesday, Dec. 15

2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 First Christian Church

3209 Middle Road, Jeffersonville

To make an appointment for donating blood, please call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.

For questions regarding medical issues and blood donation, call 866-236-3276.

For more information about this release or other Red Cross Health and Safety activities, contact Kate Merchant at 812-283-8416 or e-mail ccrc.cpr@insightbb.com.

 About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.

12.10.2009