Northcentral Pennsylvania Red Cross
American Red Cross Preparedness Health and Safety Training
Take a Class: The American Red Cross offers a wide variety of training courses in first aid, CPR, AED, life guarding, swimming, babysitting, care giving, and other areas for both individuals and organizations. We are the most trusted training provider of heath and safety training that meets OSHA guidelines and many other professional and regulatory standards. Many self-study classes are available online and you can also register for classroom courses. You can:
- Browse for courses
- Find and Register for classroom training
- Take a course online
- Download free digital course materials
Not comfortable online? Call us 1-800-REDCROSS
Organizations Seeking Training:
The Red Cross offers unparalleled flexibility in delivering the training that meets your needs. We can train your employees or constituents in our regularly scheduled community classes. We can provide high quality instructors to your locations or we can train your designated staff to train others in your organization. To learn more or schedule training at your facility, please contact:
The American Red Cross strives to provide people with the skills and confidence to act in an emergency at home, in school and in the workplace. For scheduling flexibility, Red Cross training courses are offered in Web-based and traditional classroom settings. Please see our registration options below.
OSHA and the American Red Cross—In Alliance to Save Lives:
OSHA and the American Red Cross share a common goal—keeping American workers safe. In an Alliance signed between the two organizations, the Red Cross and OSHA work together to provide information, guidance and access to training resources on safety and health topics including emergency preparedness, disease prevention and first aid in the workplace. For more information on the alliance between OSHA and the American Red Cross, visit http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/alliances/red_cross/red_cross.html.
Preparedness Health and Safety First Aid, CPR/AED Class Registration Information:
Please make sure that you are registering for the correct class when you register. The classes on our calendar will give you the class offering number to assist you in with your registration process.
Our current local class offerings:
To see our current class offerings in Clinton, Lycoming, and Tioga counties please see our community calendar.
You can also go see additional class availability or register online for a class at: http://www.redcross.org/en/takeaclass
Northcentral PA Chapter community class training site locations:
| Lycoming County | Clinton County | Tioga County |
| Northcentral PA Chapter American Red Cross 320 East Third Street Williamsport, PA 17701 |
Lock Haven, YMCA 145 East Water Street Lock Haven, PA 17745 |
Northcentral PA Chapter American Red Cross 61 E. Main Street 2nd floor Wellsboro, PA 16901 |
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Parking:
- Lock Haven - The YMCA graciously provides training space to the American Red Cross to offer First Aid and CPR/AED courses open to the general public. However, you may need to pay for parking.
- Wellsboro - The Northwest Savings Bank generously provides this training space to the American Red Cross to offer First Aid and CPR/AED courses open to the general public. Our class room is located on the second floor above the Northwest Savings Bank. The entrance is on East Main Street and prominently displays the American Red Cross emblem. However, you may need to pay for parking.
- Williamsport - Please, note that our parking lot entrance is located off Church Street. The Chapter building has an American Red Cross emblem prominently displayed. Parking is free on our lot.
- Lock Haven - The YMCA graciously provides training space to the American Red Cross to offer First Aid and CPR/AED courses open to the general public. However, you may need to pay for parking.
Registration Policies and Procedures:
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Payment:
All classes MUST be pre-paid. We can not accept payment at the door unless arrangements are approved in advance.- Register online anytime at http://www.redcross.org/en/takeaclass or over the phone through the American Red Cross Training Support Center (TSC) Please have your credit card ready to make payment when placing your order.
Phone: 1-800-Red Cross or 1-800-733-2767
Hours: Monday – Friday: 7am – 11pm (ET)
Saturday – 7:30am – 8pm (ET)
Sunday – 10am – 6pm (ET)
- Register online anytime at http://www.redcross.org/en/takeaclass or over the phone through the American Red Cross Training Support Center (TSC) Please have your credit card ready to make payment when placing your order.
- Refund/Transfer/Cancellation:
Refunds/transfers/cancellations must be done through the National American Red Cross Training Support Center (TSC). You can contact the Training Support Center at:
Phone: 1-800-Red Cross or 1-800-733-2767
E-mail: support@redcrosstraining.org
Hours: Monday – Friday: 7am – 11pm (ET)
Saturday – 7:30am – 8pm (ET)
Sunday – 10am – 6pm (ET)
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Late Charge For cancellations up to 100% 1 day(s) after event starts 100% 0 day(s) before event starts 50% 2 day(s) before event starts 25% 7 day(s) before event starts 10% 14 day(s) before event starts
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Certificate Replacement:
You may obtain a replacement certificate at the Chapter in which you were trained. There is a $10.00 replacement fee on all cards. We can not replace expired certificates; only active current cards can be re-printed.
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Recommended Dress:
Please dress comfortably. Most skills are done on the floor. NO LIPSTICK should be worn for CPR classes. (This stains the manikins).
- Attendance:
We ask that you try to arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the scheduled class time. In order to maximize training time class starting times are firm. The instructor reserves the right to have a closed door policy once the class starts. No one will be admitted to a class who is more than 15 minutes late. You will need to re-schedule for the next available class. (penalties apply) If you do not attend the class and/or fail to notify us prior to class, there will be NO REFUNDS. You will need to re-register and pay for another class.
- Meals:
Meals are not provided during our training sessions. Students attending day long classes will be offered a half hour meal break and other breaks as needed in class. Please, prepare according to your nutritional needs.
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Persons with special needs:
Please call in advance to request any special needs you may have. All DVDs are closed-captioned; interpreters may be available given enough prior notice. We can provide one-on-one training for additional fees depending on instructor availability. Should you be pregnant, or have an injury, we ask that you consult with your physician before registering for a class.
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Smoking:
Smoking is prohibited in the front of the building. There are designated areas for smoking outside during class breaks.
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Security:
There is no access into the building upon the start of classes. All doors are locked once classes begin to ensure the safety of all participants.
- For emergency inclement weather cancellations:
Listen to any Clear Channel (WRAK, WWPA, WBYL, WKSB or Backyard Broadcasting Channel (WILQ, WBZD, WZXR), WJSA or WLYC (am) radio station for information concerning the cancellation of classes/activities due to inclement weather or other disaster. We will notify the National American Red Cross Training Support Center of all cancelations and they may also attempt to contact you by e-mail or telephone.
Disaster Services Training
For all Disaster related training, a pre-requisite is Introduction to Disaster. To take the on-line course, you can go to www.redcross.org click on Disaster Services and select (under Spotlight) take Introduction to Disaster Services Course. If you do not have internet access, please call the office and request to speak to a Disaster Services volunteer at 326-9131.