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January 7, 2025

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

Trying Together and ELRC Region 5 are partnering to provide First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) training 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.

Session Details

  • Saturday, 2/22/25 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
    Trying Together
    5604 Solway Street
    Pittsburgh, PA 15217
    Register

The cost is $38.

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.

Questions?

For questions about the sessions, contact Holly Cessna at holly.cessna@alleghenycounty.us.

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December 11, 2024

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

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

About the Course

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

The online coursework 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.

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

Session Details

  • Monday, January 13 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
    Pitt CEC Homewood
    622 N. Homewood Avenue
    Pittsburgh, PA 15208
    Cost: $38
    Register

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

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October 21, 2024

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

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

About the Course

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

The online coursework 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.

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

Session Details

  • Saturday, November 23, 2024 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
    Red Balloon Early Learning Center
    125 Finley Avenue
    Carnegie, PA 15106
    Cost: $38
    Register here.
  • Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
    Heart Prints
    850 Cranberry Woods Drive #1227
    Cranberry Township, PA 16066
    Cost: $38
    Note: Hybrid model – online work must be completed prior to the in-person, hands-on learning.
    Register here.

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

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

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

About the Course

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

The online coursework 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.

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

Session Details

  • Saturday, November 23, 2024 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
    Red Balloon Early Learning Center
    125 Finley Avenue
    Carnegie, PA 15106
    Cost: $38
    Register here.
  • Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
    Heart Prints
    850 Cranberry Woods Drive #1227
    Cranberry Township, PA 16066
    Cost: $38
    Note: Hybrid model – online work must be completed prior to the in-person, hands-on learning.
    Register here.

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

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August 21, 2024

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

Trying Together and ELRC Region 5 are partnering to provide First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) training 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 $38.

Session Details

Monday, August 26 | 10 a.m.  – 4 p.m.
Pitt CEC Homewood
622 N. Homewood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Register

Wednesday, October 9 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Pitt CEC Homewood
622 N. Homewood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Register

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.

Questions?

For questions about the sessions, contact Holly Cessna at holly.cessna@alleghenycounty.us.

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

Trying Together and ELRC Region 5 are partnering to provide First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) training 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 $38.

Session Details

Monday, August 26 | 10 a.m.  – 4 p.m.
Pitt CEC Homewood
622 N. Homewood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Register

Wednesday, October 9 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Pitt CEC Homewood
622 N. Homewood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Register

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.

Questions?

For questions about the sessions, contact Holly Cessna at holly.cessna@alleghenycounty.us.

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August 14, 2024

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

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

About the Course

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

The online coursework 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 three to four 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.

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

Session Details

The course will take place on:

  • Monday, September 16 | 3 – 6 p.m.
    Trying Together – Conference Room
    5604 Solway Street
    Pittsburgh, PA 15217

The cost is $38. Registration will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13.

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.

Questions?

For questions about the session, contact Holly Cessna at holly.cessna@alleghenycounty.us.

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July 3, 2024

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

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

About the Course

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

The online coursework must be completed prior to the in-person class. Access to the online coursework will be provided via email upon completion of registration. Access to the online coursework will be provided via email upon completion of registration. Allow yourself three to four 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.

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

Session Details

  • Tuesday, July 30 | 5 – 8 p.m.
  • Location:
    Shaler North Hills Library
    1822 Mount Royal Boulevard
    Glenshaw PA 15116

Learn More

The cost for this course is $38. Registration is now open.

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

Participants will conduct 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, 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.

For questions about the sessions, contact Holly Cessna at holly.cessna@alleghenycounty.us.

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May 6, 2024

Registration Open for UnConference: Launching School Age Summer Programming

Join Trying Together, Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST), and Allegheny County Department of Human Services for UnConference: Launching School Age Summer Programming.” Registration is now open for the event, which will be held on Thursday, June 6 at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.

From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., participants will attend expert-led sessions that will equip them with skills needed to create safe and enriching summer experiences for school-aged children. Six PQAS and Act 48 credit hours will be available.

Workshops

The morning session is dedicated to American Red Cross Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED training. Participants will attend two afternoon sessions.

Morning Session (9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)

Workshops include:

  • Play Included: Building Friendships Through LEGO Play
    o  Speaker: John Balash and Team from Carnegie Mellon University
  • Maximizing the Mind-Body Connection in Summer Youth Programming
    • Speaker: Danielle Thum, MS, RYT, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh’s Family Care Connection Centers
  • American Red Cross: First Aid/CPR/AED, Including Pediatric First Aid and CPR
  • Playnotes Interactive Activity

Afternoon Sessions (1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.)

Following lunch, participants will attend two rounds of workshops. Sessions will focus on how to create welcoming and culturally inclusive environments; strategies to guide and mentor children; and using LEGO play to collaborate, communicate, and problem solve.

Workshops include:

  • The Culturally Inclusive Check-In
    o  Speaker: Ja’Sonta Roberts from Assemble
  • Everyday Mentoring
    o  Speaker: Sophia Duck from Mentoring Pittsburgh
  • Play Included: Building Friendships Through LEGO Play
    o  Speaker: John Balash and Team from Carnegie Mellon University
  • When Helping Hurts: Understanding the Impact of Compassion Fatigue
    o  Speaker: Sharice Nance, LCSW, CCTP
  • Amplifying Youth Voice and Choice
    • Speaker: Katherine Spinney, PCC, MT, MSW
  • Maximizing the Mind-Body Connection in Summer Youth Programming
    • Speaker: Danielle Thum, MS, RYT, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh’s Family Care Connection Centers
  • Supporting Youth From English Language Learning Backgrounds
    • Speakers: Meg Booth and Jenna Baron from Alliance for Refugee Youth Support and Education

More session details will be available soon.

More Details

Registration is now open for the conference. Tickets for the UnConference cost $25 and free parking will be available for participants at the conservatory. Lunch, which will be catered by Phipps, is included with registration.

Those interested in attending must register by May 27. Registrants will be asked to choose their preferred workshops at a later date. Group discounts are not available.

If you have questions about the UnConference, visit the event webpage or contact Paige Kizior at paige@tryingtogether.org

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February 28, 2024

Hybrid First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED Training

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

About the Course

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

The online coursework 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

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

In-Person Session Details:

  • Thursday, March 21 | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

  • Destiny of Faith Church, 3737 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

  • Register | Register by 03/18

The cost is $38.

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.

Questions?

For questions about the sessions, contact Holly Cessna at holly.cessna@alleghenycounty.us. For credit questions, contact Paige Kizior at paige@tryingtogether.org.