The Health & Safety Services, more recently known as
Preparedness Services, mission is
Educating People...and Saving Lives.
American Red Cross Preparedness Services is the leading nationwide provider of education and training programs that teach people how to prevent, prepare for and respond to occupational, community and family health & safety emergencies through skills, such as CPR, first aid, water safety, babysitting and other caregiving techniques.
All classes, with the exception of Aquatics courses which are held at local pools, are located on site. If you would like to host a class at your facility or community organization, please contact us for details.
Office hours: 8am - 4:30pm
Main Office Phone: 843/764-2323
Department Email Address:
LowCountryHSS@usa.redcross.org
Location: 8085 Rivers Ave., Suite F, North Charleston, SC 29406
Staff
Grace Rivers,
Health & Safety Customer Service Representative
843/764-2323 x358
email: riversg@usa.redcross.org
Nic Gabriel,
Health & Safety Specialist
843/764-2323 x356
email: gabrieln@usa.redcross.org
Libby Lynskey, Health & Safety Director
843/764-2323 x357
email: lynskeye@usa.redcross.org
SPECIAL EVENTS
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May-July 2008 Course Schedule to access information on:
- Registration Information
- Choosing the Right Class
- Course dates, times and prices
- New / Specialty Courses
- Recertifying Information
Aquatic Courses
American Red Cross swim lessons, water safety and Lifeguarding classes are held at area pools. Contact the pool in your area for schedules and prices (some links provided below).Click the following link to view a list of locations and contact information:
Area Swimming Pools
National Account Network
Learn how you can ensure consistent, flexible training for your entire organization at multiple locations, whether local or across the country.
Automated External Defibrillators(AEDs)
Join our mailing list
Receive our course schedule via email or fax on a quarterly basis by sending us an email to
LowCountryHSS@usa.redcross.org indicating your interest and the method in which you would like to receive the schedule.
OSHA Standards
Is your company in compliance with OSHA Standards for First Aid Training and Emergency Preparedness? Find out how the Red Cross can help!
OSHA & Red Cross Alliance
Become an Instructor
News for Instructors
DEADLINES!!!
1. CPR for the Professional Rescuer Instructors need to begin updating to the new material and pickup a NEW Instructor Manual, including a participant manual. The deadline to update is December 31, 2007. However, the old course materials can not be used and therefore an old course can not be taught after Janaury 31, 2007.
2. The NEW LIFEGUARD update was released December 31st, 2006. Instructors can update by logging on to the Instructor's corner and completing the online self update. Upon completion of the update, turn Verification Forms in to the chapter to receive an updated Authorization card. Instructors will have until December 31, 2007 to complete the update. However, June 30, 2007 is the last day that old materials can be used.
