The Red Cross is always looking for Scouters who want to be volunteer instructors in BAT, CPR, and First Aid/CPR/AED. You could teach the Scouts in your own unit only or be available to assist Scouts in other units in your District, you decide. If you are interested in becoming a Red Cross Instructor, please contact Gidget Swift, 713-526-8300 ext. 606 or Gswift@ghac.org.

American Red Cross

2007 Scout Training

American Red Cross Building

2700 Southwest Freeway

Houston, Texas 77098

Gidget Swift - 713-313-1606 or gswift@ghac.org

BASIC AID TRAINING (BAT) - READYMAN PIN

        This course is designed for Webelos Scouts ages 8 - 10 to complete the Readyman Pin.  It covers first aid topics including Rescue Breathing, conscious choking, simple bandaging, fire/burns information, and poisoning. There are also sections on water safety, lost and found, strangers, and bike safety.

COST: $10.00 per person (includes patch and workbook).
Please remember to follow your 2 deep leadership.
This class will be held the 3rd Saturday of every month from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

EXCEPTION: NO CLASS in Feb, May or July and 2 classes on Oct. 13th and 20th. 

ADULT CPR AND FIRST AID - FIRST AID MERIT BADGE

This is the course for boys working on their First Aid Merit Badge, as well as adult leaders.  It covers: Rescue Breathing, Choking (conscious and unconscious), Heart Attack, and CPR for adults.  The course also includes controlling severe bleeding, splinting, and other first aid information. There are 4 requirements for the first aid merit badge not covered: 1. 2b. Show a first aid kit; 6b. Improvise a stretcher; 7. Teach another Scout a first-aid skill.

COST: $30.00 per person (includes text)

This class will be held the 1st Saturday of every month from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

EXCEPTIONS: NO CLASS in July.

NO SPACES WILL BE HELD WITHOUT PAYMENT.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO CLASS DATE  (NO WALK-INS)

For registration form and complete instructions, click here.