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Course Planning
Supplies and Equipment
Name and Symbol of the American Red Cross
Course Planning
Course planning is critical. While we do our best to ensure materials are available, your assistance in notifying us well in advance of the courses you plan to teach is important for planning purposes. Authorized providers should notify the Red Cross of course dates and times six weeks prior to the scheduled start of the course as indicated on the Authorized Provider Agreement. This process will help your organization by ensuring that:
- Course materials and equipment are available
- Promotional materials and marketing support are available to the you
- The Red Cross can assist with any other course planning necessary to ensure the quality of your training programs
Reporting Course Activity
Information on course activity benefits both your organization and the Red Cross for many reasons including:
- Allowing the Red Cross and you to identify trends for possible areas of improvement
- Assisting in monitoring for quality assurance
- Helping to ensure all areas of the community are reached with Red Cross programs
Course Records
These can all be found on www.instructorscorner.org. For selected Red Cross courses, program-specific Course Records are also available for your use.
Your organization is responsible for ensuring that your instructors submit the Course Record and Course Record Addendum or the appropriate Instructor Activity Report to the Red Cross within 10 working days of the completion of each class. These forms can be submitted to via mail,or e-mail:
American Red Cross of Greater Chicago
Atn: Course Records
2200 W. Harrison Street
Chicago, IL 60612
OR
chicagoCS@usa.redcross.org
Course Completion Certificates
If Red Cross training is conducted, and a Course Record or Instructor Activity Report is completed, course completion certificates are to be issued to participants who successfully complete the course. There are a number of different options for obtaining certificates depending on the program and the service levels agreed upon in the Authorized Provider Agreement.
Supplies and Equipment
Many Red Cross training programs require some type of manual, specialized training equipment and videos. The instructor manual outlines the specific text and equipment needs for each course. Maintaining the equipment ratios outlined in the instructor manual allow instructors to stay within the timelines for the training, as well as give course participants the time they need to properly practice and learn skills.
Equipment
Equipment used in Red Cross training must be maintained in good working order to ensure participant safety and effective teaching. All equipment used in Red Cross training should be maintained according to manufacturer guidelines. Equipment such as CPR manikins should be cleaned after each use. More detail on manikin decontamination, including Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, is available in instructor manuals for courses that teach CPR.
Equipment Rental
Please refer to the Authorized Provider Agreement for rental fees. All equipment should be returned in good working order and in the condition in which it was received.
Equipment Purchase
Some equipment and supplies such as manikins, AED (Automated External Defibrillator) trainers and accessories may be available for purchase. Please visit the store or call 312.729.6132 to purchase these materials.
Use of the Name and Symbol of the American Red Cross
Authorized providers may use the American Red Cross name and emblem when promoting and advertising American Red Cross courses, with permission from the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago. American Red Cross graphic standards and guidelines should be followed. Please contact us at 312.729.6132 to gain permisson and more information.
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