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July 2, 2025

American Red Cross First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED Training

Trying Together and ELRC Region 5 are partnering to provide in person and hybrid First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) trainings to early childhood professionals.

About the Course

This PQAS-certified in-person course provides life-saving skills in alliance with The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs.

Certification will be issued upon successful completion of the course. This certification is valid for two years.

The cost is $70.

PLEASE NOTE: Successful course completion requires full participation in classroom and skill sessions, as well as successful performance in skill and knowledge evaluations.

Participants will be conducting strenuous activities, such as performing CPR on the floor. If you have a medical condition or disability that will prevent you from taking part in the skills practice sessions, please let your instructor know so that accommodations can be made for the practice portion. The CPR and AED evaluations must be completed with the manikin on the ground.

Information for Hybrid Sessions

The online coursework for hybrid sessions must be completed prior to the in-person class. Access to the online coursework will be provided via email upon completion of registration. Allow yourself 3-4 hours to complete. We advise completing the online coursework at least 48 hours prior to your in-person course. You will need to provide proof of completion by providing a copy of your completion email either printed or on your mobile device of class in order to participate in the in-person class portion of the training.

Session Details

  • Monday, June 1 | Hybrid | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
    Pitt CEC-Homewood, 622 N. Homewood Ave., Pittsburgh
    Register
    Cost: $70

Questions?

For questions about the sessions, contact Amanda Murphy at amanda@tryingtogether.org.

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April 2, 2025

Red Cross Will Install Free Smoke Alarm for Qualifying PA Residents

The American Red Cross offers free smoke alarm installation for those who cannot afford to purchase smoke alarms or are physically unable to install one.

Learn More

Pennsylvania residents can fill out a form from the Red Cross to get a smoke alarm installed. As part of its Sound the Alarm initiative, the Red Cross will also help residents to create escape plans and share fire safety information.

The Red Cross has currently installed more than 2.5 million free smoke alarms. Its initiative is in response to national statistics that seven people die per day in home fires, and the majority of them do not have working smoke alarms.

To fill out the smoke alarm request, visit the Red Cross’ website.