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smrtazn
08-06-2006, 10:30 PM
I recently took a class at school and i received a card from American Red Cross:
Responding to Emergencies.

Is that is First Responder Certification? i've tried to contact the teacher, but no luck....

Also this is my first post, awesome site guys
RFRDxplorer
08-06-2006, 11:19 PM
I know that the Red Cross has a First Responder class that follows the DOT guidelines. Not sure on the name of the calss however. Check there website though, that may help.
Catch22
08-07-2006, 05:09 AM
How long was your class? If it was 40 hours (32 +8 of CPR) it was probably a first responder class. If not, it sounds like it's a glorified first aid.
smrtazn
08-07-2006, 07:26 PM
yea, i just called Red Cross, it's just a glorified first aid class for camp counselors and coaches

guess i'll just have to take another one, thanks for all the input
SgtScott31
08-09-2006, 08:13 AM
How long was your class? If it was 40 hours (32 +8 of CPR) it was probably a first responder class. If not, it sounds like it's a glorified first aid.

+1.

I believe the minimum amount of hours for DOT curriculum is 40 or 44. In TN, we're closer to 60.
Catch22
08-09-2006, 04:48 PM
+1.

I believe the minimum amount of hours for DOT curriculum is 40 or 44. In TN, we're closer to 60.

As I recall, you're right, it's 40 for DOT, but 8 hours of that is CPR. At least that's what the course I teach that's National Registry curriculum lists for hours.