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SOMEONE IS COUNTING ON YOU RIGHT NOW
At the American Red Cross, we closely monitor national and local
blood supplies to ensure we can provide blood where and when it
is needed.
There is a critical need for blood donors now.
In fact, someone is counting on you at this very moment to give
the gift of life. All blood types are needed, but type O
negative donors can make the difference between an adequate
blood supply and a shortage.
Please give blood as soon as you can and encourage a friend or
neighbor to give too. Make and keep your appointment to donate
today.
Please call 1-800-RED CROSS or click
here to find a convenient blood donation location and to
schedule a lifesaving blood donation appointment.
Text Messaging
Helps!
You can now text a donation to the American Red Cross
to help people affected by disasters. Customers of
participating carriers can text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a
$10 donation to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief,
which enables the American Red Cross to be ready whenever a
disaster happens. The $10 donation
will be added to your mobile phone bill, or deducted from
your prepaid account. Message and data rates may
apply. Depending on the carrier, individuals can
donate two or three times per month. Full terms and a
privacy policy are available online at
redcross.org/m).
Certified Nurse Assistant
Training Program Announcement
The
American Red Cross has been involved in nursing for more than
100 years and continues the Red Cross tradition of offering
outstanding training that provides benefit to participants and
their communities. The Red Cross Nurse Assistant Training
Program is designed to prepare individuals with the information
and skills needed to become a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) in
order to provide quality care for residents in long term care
facilities, hospitals, home health care and hospice settings.
The ARC, Genesee-Lapeer
Chapter, 115 hour training will include theory and skill
practice to enable participants to provide quality care for
residents in long-term care facilities. The clinical practice
component of the program (approx. 26 hours) will take place in a
local extended medical care facility. Skills are taught that
range from taking blood pressure and respirations, personal care
and grooming to communication skills. The course fulfills the
State of Michigan requirements to become a Certified Nurse
Assistant (CNA). Upon successful completion participants will
receive Red Cross completion certificates and will be eligible
to take the Michigan Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation for State
Certification. Tuition will include the 115 hour training
course, student manual, adult CPR/AED, first aid and bloodborne
pathogen training, uniform, and the State of Michigan Certified
Nurse Assistant (CNA) state certification fee (approximate
value of $180). Day and evening class sessions
are available. In order
to register for training students must have attended a two-hour
Nurse Assistant Training orientation session where all aspects
of the program will be explained.
Pre testing and health
forms will be distributed during orientation.
Course Requirements:
Must be 18 years of age, be able to pass a Michigan State Police
background check and have a minimum sixth grade reading
comprehension and basic math skills. Must have negative PPD TB
skin test or chest x-ray. High school diploma/GED required. Must have a
sincere desire to work with the ill, elderly, disabled and
injured population. Participation in this program does involve
some physical exertion. NOTE: Lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. is a
required program skill.
Course Fee: $1,450
Course / Orientation Location:
ARC, Genesee-Lapeer Chapter, 1401 S. Grand Traverse, Flint,
MI, 48503
Orientation Session
Dates/Times: To
register to attend an orientation date, please call (810)
766-6405. Tuesday,
September 14, 2010, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Attending the September
orientation will allow you to register for any fall Nurse
Assistant Training class.
Nurse Assistant Training Class
Dates are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.,
Evening Class is Monday - Thursday, 3:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Day Class:
August 30 through September 24
(3074018)
September 28 through October 22
(3074028)
October 26 through November 19
Evening Class:
September 13 through October 19
October 25 through December 2
Thank you for your interest in becoming a certified Nurse
Assistant in order to provide high quality care to help serve
our community while becoming employed in the high demand field
of caregivers!
Mary J. Bolcer, RN - Nurse
Assistant Training Program Coordinator (810) 257-0723
A joint effort between the American Red
Cross and the Salvation Army has made 2010 the ninth year that
the Proud To Be American License Plate has been available.
This attractive plate is more than just a symbol of ones pride
and commitment to the values of America, but a contribution to
help fund many of the programs administered by the American
Red Cross and the Salvation Army.
When visiting the Michigan
Secretary of State, please consider purchasing a Proud
To Be American License Plate as a replacement for the plate
you currently have. For a nominal
fee, you can proudly show your support for
America, the Salvation Army, and the American Red Cross.
Through a
generous grant through the Walmart Foundation, the American Red
Cross Genesee-Lapeer Chapter was able to purchase a trailer,
complete with equipment such as cots, blankets, pillows, and
other items, that will be used in times of disaster such a major
tornado, flood, or fire. "At Walmart, helping communities is
what we do every day. And when a crisis strikes, that
charge becomes an even greater priority," said Margaret McKenna,
President of the Walmart Foundation. Because of their
generous support, we will be better positioned to prevent,
prepare for and respond to disasters in our community.
Please support your local Walmart.
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