Community CPR/First Aid

New & Improved Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Course
The new American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED (Automated External Defibrillation) changes are the result of years of research and testing in order to deliver simplified and effective ways to teach skills and improve participant skill retention. American Red Cross Certification is awarded upon satisfactory completion of the class. A text/card/materials fee of approximately $21 is payable to the instructor at class. Please bring a self-addressed stamped envelope to class. Limit 8. Taught by Barbara Lohse. Barbara Lohse, RN is a Health teacher at East Ridge Middle School. She also teaches Community First Aid and CPR.
4 Sessions $64 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $32) + $ text/materials
Please call (203) 431-9995 for fall 2008 dates.

Adult/Child CPR Challenge
The Adult/Child CPR Challenge gives an individual the opportunity to get recertified in CPR without repeating the entire course. An individual is responsible for preparing on his/her own for the skills and written tests. Instructor Barbara Lohse will give a brief demonstration review prior to exams. Anyone interested must provide proof of current certification. American Red Cross Certification is awarded upon satisfactory completion of the class. This course includes: First Responder, conscious choking, unconscious choking, rescue breathing, CPR. The certificate is valid one year. A card/materials fee of approximately $19 is payable to the instructor at class.  Please bring a self-addressed stamped envelope to class. Taught by Barbara Lohse. Barbara Lohse, RN is a Health teacher at East Ridge Middle School. She also teaches Community First Aid and CPR.
1 Session $45 (no discount available) + $ Mtls.
Please call (203) 431-9995 for fall 2008 dates.

Professional Rescuer Challenge
This course is designed for individuals who have taken the full Professional Rescuer course and have the skills and knowledge for a Professional Rescuer (EMT, life guard, law enforcement). Participants must have current Professional Rescuer certification and be prepared to take a written exam and demonstrate skills. Please register early and contact the Continuing Education office at 431-9995 to arrange to pick up and review the manual prior to class. Participants should bring their own resuscitation mask, (BVM), self addressed stamped envelope and a $19 check payable to the American Red Cross to cover Red Cross processing fee and manual. Taught by Barbara Lohse. Barbara Lohse, RN is a Health teacher at East Ridge Middle School. She also teaches Community First Aid and CPR.
1 Session $32 (no discount available) + $ Mtls.
Wed., 5/21; 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.; ERMS

Nutrition

Detoxification, Cleansing and Fasting
The art of fasting and purification has been used in the east for thousands of years. Benefits include bringing the body and mind under control, and rejuvenating the body. Much of our energy isdevoted to digestion. Resting and cleansing the digestive system releases toxic accumulation which frees the body for self healing. Explore principles of detoxification and cleansing and their effects on your wellness. Taught by Dre Dretzen. Dre Dretzen is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor who practices in New York and Connecticut and also counsels at Nature’s Temptations.
1 Session $19 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $10)
Please call (203) 431-9995 for fall 2008 dates.

Do You Suffer From Sugar Addiction?
Do you crave sweets often? Would you like to understand why? If you want to learn 5 great tips to bring cravings under control with less suffering, join this workshop. Gain awareness of the nutritional imbalances that trigger carbohydrate craving. Participants will leave this workshop with a new relationship to sweets and with a greater understanding of how sweets and refined carbohydrates impact our immune system and health. Taught by Dre Dretzen. Dre Dretzen is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor who practices in New York and Connecticut and also counsels at Nature’s Temptations.
1 Session $19 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $10)
Please call (203) 431-9995 for fall 2008 dates.