Recent News

• iConnection Newsletter – February 2017
  
• New Instructor's Corner Announcement
  
• Register for the New Instrucor's Corner WebEx
  
• Get Ready for the New Instructor's Corner
  
• iConnection Newsletter – December 2016
  
• Red Cross SAC in the News: Conventional Bystander CPR Benefits Children with Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
  
• Thank You Red Cross!
  
• iConnection Newsletter – November 2016
  
• Red Cross in the News - Save the Life of Someone who is Choking
  
• Price Adjustment to Align AP/LTP Full, Review and Challenge Courses
  
• iConnection Newsletter – October 2016
  
• View the Aquatics Webcast
  
• Instructions to Add Your E-mail to the iConnection Newsletter List
  
• iConnection Newsletter – August 2016
  
• Schedule Safety Training for Swim Coaches In-Water Skills Sessions
  
• Replacement First Aid/CPR/AED Pediatric Ready Reference Cards Being Mailed
  
• iConnection Newsletter – July 2016
  
• Available Now:  First Aid/CPR/AED Blended Learning Online Course Content for Tablets
  
• Scientific Advisory Council Proceedngs - Jan 2016
  
• Centennial Campaign is Helping Keep Kids Safe in the Water in Atlanta
  
• Supplement Your Drowning Prevention Efforts through Story Time
  
• iConnection Newsletter – May 2016
  
• 2015 Fall Prevention Stand Down
  
• Update on Emergency Medical Response Program
• iConnection Newsletter – April 2016
  
• iConnection Newsletter – March 2016
  
• American Red Cross Blended Learning Made Easier!
  
• New First Aid/CPR/AED and Basic Life Support Digital Release
  
• 2016 Fall Prevention Stand‐Down: Alliance Program Support and CPWR Webinar
  
• Frequently Asked Questions on First Aid/CPR/AED and BLS Release
  
• Release of Revised First Aid/CPR/AED and BLS Programs
  
• First Aid/CPR/AED and Basic Life Support – Notice on Release: Instructor’s Corner updates and Learning Center Impact
  
• iConnection Newsletter – January 2016
  
• iConnection Newsletter – December 2015
  
• iConnection Newsletter – October 2015
  
• New First Aid, CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Guidelines Released PDF
  
• Make Your Voice Heard: Vote on Proposed Changes to the Model Aquatic Health Code
  
• iConnection Newsletter – September 2015
  
• Updated Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto-Injector Training Materials Planned
  
• Katrina Survivor Thanks Red Cross Wichita Chapter for Its Help 10 Years Ago
  
• Dashcam Audio Captures Sounds of CPR in Action
  
• iConnection Newsletter – July 2015
  
• RED CROSS SCIENTIFIC ADVISOR TEACHES TODAY SHOW VIEWERS HOW TO SAVE A LIFE
  
• New Recommendations in Cardiac Arrest Protocol Advocate for Increased CPR and AED Training to Improve U.S. Survival Rates
  
• iConnection Newsletter – June 2015
  
• Red Cross and YMCA Joint Statement on Hypoxic Blackout – 05/27/15
  
• iConnection Newsletter – May 2015
  
• American Red Cross Releases Instructor Trainer Academies
  
• American Red Cross Lifesaving Awards – Online Nominations Accepted
  
• American Red Cross launches How-To Videos on Instructors Corner
  
• Join the American Red Cross and Occupational Health & Safety on May 13, 2015 to Learn About the Latest OSHA Record Keeping Standards
  
• iConnection Newsletter – April 2015
  
• Release of Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
  
• Inaugural Issue of iConnection Launches
  
• OSHA UPDATE: New Reporting Requirements Start January 1
  
• First Aid/CPR/AED Participant's Manual Now Available in Spanish
  
• Encourage Students to ‘Go Digital’ for Certificates:
  New Shipping/Handling Fee for Printed Certificates Takes Effect September 29
• Red Cross to Discontinue 84 Courses in Ongoing Review
  
• Expect Recommendations on Improving Cardiac Arrest Outcomes in 2015
  
• Important Information Regarding Video DVD Playback Issues
  
• Congratulations to our August winners: Sabrina Durbin and Britton City Pool
  
• Unconscious Choking Revision - First Aid/CPR/AED
  
• 30-Day Grace Period Allowed for Basic-Level Review Course
  
• Red Cross Launches Campaign to Cut Drowning in Half in 50 Cities
  
• New Menu Options When Calling the Training Support Center at 1-800-RED-CROSS
  
• Family Caregiving Materials Obsoleted
  
• New Enhancements to Course Record Entry Portal and Digital Certificates Launch
  The Red Cross has recently completed several enhancements to the Course Record Entry Portal and Digital Certificates that will go into effect on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. Some of these enhancements will improve your experience with the Course Record Entry Portal and Digital Certificates, including improved printing capabilities to locating your course easier. For a full list of enhancements included in this release, click here.
• Modified Bloodborne Pathogens Training Fact Sheet
  The Bloodborne Pathogens Training Fact Sheet has been modified to remove references that were not directly related to bloodborne pathogens.
• Bloodborne Pathogens Webcast Available OnDemand
  
• Course Record and Digital Certificate Job Aids Available
  
• Updated Course Listing for APs and LTPs
  
• New Enhancements to Red Cross Learning Center Launched Today
  
• Updated Promotional Tools for School Partnership Program
  
• FREE OnDemand Aquatics Webcast
  Learn what’s new for American Red Cross Aquatics in 2014
• Updated Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Ready Reference
  
• Important Update for Instructor and Blended Learning Courses
  
• New Lifeguard Management Online Course Now Available
  
• Important Digital Certificate Updates
  
• Announcing Red Cross Digital Certificates
  Certification Made Simple
• Common Questions Instructors Ask the Training Support Center (TSC)
  
• New Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto-Injector Course Now Available
  
• New Safety Training for Swim Coaches Blended Learning Course
  
• Congratulations to our World’s Largest Swimming Lesson contest winners!
  
• Spanish-Language Streaming Video Segments for First Aid/CPR/AED Now Available
  
• Updated AP and LTP Resource Guides now available!
  
• Single Student Certification per Course Taken – Beginning Feb. 1, 2013
  
• New, Simpler Course Record Submissions for Learn-to-Swim and Water Safety
  
• New Babysitting Basics Online Course Now Available
  Kids can now choose from classroom or online training.
• Instructor Recertification Assessments Available for Expiring Water Safety Instructors and Instructor Trainers and Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructors Certifications
  
• CPR Training and Education Joint Statement
  
• Instructor Recertification Assessments Available for Expiring First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor and Instructor Trainer Certifications
  
• Sports Safety Training Courses to Discontinue effective Dec. 31, 2012
  
• New Payment Policy Effective January 1, 2013
  
• Change to Management of Draft Course Records Effective Dec. 1, 2012
  
• New Blended Learning Programs Now Available
  PHSS is pleased to announce that the First Aid/CPR/AED and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers and Lifeguarding programs are now available in a blended learning format. Read More…
• IMPORTANT: Scheduled Website Maintenance for Instructor’s Corner October 19-21
  
• Instructions on Updating Your Learning Center Profile
  
• Course Records Will Not Be Accepted by Fax Starting October 1
  
• Recertification
  Recertification is available for expiring Instructor and Instructor Trainer Certifications beginning Sept 29, 2012.
• Join American Red Cross National Headquarters at ECCU Sept. 11-15
  Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with experts from around the world on the latest in training, education, interventions and therapies in both hospital and pre-hospital settings.
• Red Cross Launches New Hurricane App
  The official Red Cross Hurricane App puts lifesaving information directly in the hands of people who live, visit or have loved ones in hurricane prone areas.
• First Aid App Download Flyer for Use with Students
  FREE First Aid App from the American Red Cross
• Learning Center Update
  Online Course Record Submission Now Available
• Get the New Official Red Cross First Aid App
  Download the app from iTunes or Google Play now.
• New Babysitter’s Training Flyers with Discounts for Training (Pre-selected markets only)
  
• Updated . . . Frequently Asked Questions about 2012 Lifeguarding Program
  View answers to commonly asked questions about the new program.
• Responding to Emergencies: Comprehensive First Aid/CPR/AED Program Now Available
  
• Free Lifeguarding Marketing Collateral Available to Authorized Providers
  Choose from digital or print marketing resources to recruit Lifeguarding candidates
• Spanish First Aid/CPR/AED Materials and Course Offerings Released
  
• Bloodborne Pathogens Courses Now Available
  New courses have been added for students and instructors
• Announcing the New Training Support Center
  A new nationwide customer service system is now available to support Red Cross instructors and customers.