Alicia64 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 My 8 year old will pick up any first aid book and demand that I explain what is happening on the pages. Well, sadly, I know very little about First Aid. I know that most classes aren't made for the little guys, but do you have any suggestions where I might sign him up? Thanks! Alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I tried contacting Red Cross about doing one for our homeschool group once and they said they don't do it for that age. But subsequently we requested a tour of an EMT/ambulance place and they ended up showing us a first aid slide show, showing us the CPR dummy, giving us a tour of the ambulance garage, and letting the kids climb around inside one of the ambulances. It was pretty cool. Maybe you can do something like that? Or you could maybe contact your local hospital and see if they know of anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vettechmomof2 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 The Red Cross has a program called Together We Prepare that works for that age and under as well as older. It covers emergencies, first aid(basic stuff) and disaster prep. Worthwhile program. My daughter was 6 when she did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Our Red Cross here has a program for that age as well as one for kids in the 10-12 age range.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I wish mine did! When I called my Red Cross and asked, they said they don't do first aid for kids and that they could only do like an disaster preparedness class (which had nothing to do with first aid and only had to do with putting together a disaster preparedness kit). Maybe I'll try calling them again one of these days and ask specifically about that Together We Prepare class! I wonder if it's just regional, though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vettechmomof2 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I wish mine did! When I called my Red Cross and asked, they said they don't do first aid for kids and that they could only do like an disaster preparedness class (which had nothing to do with first aid and only had to do with putting together a disaster preparedness kit). Maybe I'll try calling them again one of these days and ask specifically about that Together We Prepare class! I wonder if it's just regional, though? Not sure if the class is regional or not. I am in PA but we did the class in NY as we were going with friends at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 We studied first aid as part of our study of the human body. My kids really enjoyed the book The Kids Guide to First Aid. The 4-H program also has a First Aid book which I have not used. They are having their annual curriculum sale until April 25th. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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