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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.

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January 31, 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.

This single course emphasizes hands-on learning and 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.

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.

Session Details

February 25 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location:

Trying Together, Training Room
5604 Solway Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Registration: Register

Learn More

The cost for this course is $38.

This course is PQAS certified and must be paid for in full before registrants can participate. Registered individuals will receive additional course information prior to the start of the course. Please make sure to read all information before the start of the course.

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

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May 1, 2023

Trying Together and ELRC Region 5 Partnering to Offer First Aid & CPR 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 throughout June, July, and August.

Participants will receive training through a single, six-hour, in-person course offered on multiple dates and at varying times throughout the summer.

About the Course

This course emphasizes hands-on learning and 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 2 years.

Course Offerings

Courses are available:

Register via the links above.

Learn More

The cost of the course is $35. The course is PQAS certified and must be paid for in full before registrants can participate. Registered individuals will receive additional course information prior to the start of their registered session. Please make sure to read all information before the start of the course.

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

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April 20, 2023

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.

This single course is available in multiple sessions. It emphasizes hands-on learning and 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 2 years.

Session Details

June 3 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Instructors:

  • Loni Gooden
  • Theresa Hetler
  • Allison Hritz

Location:

Trying Together, Training Room
5604 Solway Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Registration:

Register
Registration closes June 1 at 11:55 p.m.

July 20 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Instructors:

  • Jillian Miller
  • Bliss Letang
  • Nicole Banner
  • Holly Cessna

Location:

The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
7219 Kelly Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Registration:

Register
Registration closes July 18 at 11:55 pm.

August 8 | 3:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Instructors:

  • Allison Hritz
  • Bliss Letang
  • Nicole Banner

Location:

Trying Together, Training Room
5604 Solway Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Registration:

Register
Registration closes August 4 at 11:55 p.m.

August 26 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Instructors:

  • Loni Gooden
  • Jillian Miller
  • Theresa Hetler

Location:

Western Allegheny Community Library
181 Bateman Road
Oakdale, PA 15071

Registration:

Register
Registration closes August 24 at 11:55 p.m.

Learn More

The cost for this course is $36.

This course is PQAS certified and must be paid for in full before registrants can participate. Registered individuals will receive additional course information prior to the start of the course. Please make sure to read all information before the start of the course.

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

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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.

This single course is available in multiple sessions. It emphasizes hands-on learning and 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 2 years.

Session Details

June 3 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Instructors:

  • Loni Gooden
  • Theresa Hetler
  • Allison Hritz

Location:

Trying Together, Training Room
5604 Solway Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Registration:

Register
Registration closes June 1 at 11:55 p.m.

July 20 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Instructors:

  • Jillian Miller
  • Bliss Letang
  • Nicole Banner
  • Holly Cessna

Location:

The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
7219 Kelly Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Registration:

Register
Registration closes July 18 at 11:55 pm.

August 8 | 3:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Instructors:

  • Allison Hritz
  • Bliss Letang
  • Nicole Banner

Location:

Trying Together, Training Room
5604 Solway Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Registration:

Register
Registration closes August 4 at 11:55 p.m.

August 26 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Instructors:

  • Loni Gooden
  • Jillian Miller
  • Theresa Hetler

Location:

Western Allegheny Community Library
181 Bateman Road
Oakdale, PA 15071

Registration:

Register
Registration closes August 24 at 11:55 p.m.

Learn More

The cost for this course is $36.

This course is PQAS certified and must be paid for in full before registrants can participate. Registered individuals will receive additional course information prior to the start of the course. Please make sure to read all information before the start of the course.

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

News

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.

This single course is available in multiple sessions. It emphasizes hands-on learning and 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 2 years.

Session Details

June 3 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Instructors:

  • Loni Gooden
  • Theresa Hetler
  • Allison Hritz

Location:

Trying Together, Training Room
5604 Solway Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Registration:

Register
Registration closes June 1 at 11:55 p.m.

July 20 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Instructors:

  • Jillian Miller
  • Bliss Letang
  • Nicole Banner
  • Holly Cessna

Location:

The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
7219 Kelly Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Registration:

Register
Registration closes July 18 at 11:55 pm.

August 8 | 3:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Instructors:

  • Allison Hritz
  • Bliss Letang
  • Nicole Banner

Location:

Trying Together, Training Room
5604 Solway Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Registration:

Register
Registration closes August 4 at 11:55 p.m.

August 26 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Instructors:

  • Loni Gooden
  • Jillian Miller
  • Theresa Hetler

Location:

Western Allegheny Community Library
181 Bateman Road
Oakdale, PA 15071

Registration:

Register
Registration closes August 24 at 11:55 p.m.

Learn More

The cost for this course is $36.

This course is PQAS certified and must be paid for in full before registrants can participate. Registered individuals will receive additional course information prior to the start of the course. Please make sure to read all information before the start of the course.

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

News

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.

This single course is available in multiple sessions. It emphasizes hands-on learning and 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 2 years.

Session Details

June 3 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Instructors:

  • Loni Gooden
  • Theresa Hetler
  • Allison Hritz

Location:

Trying Together, Training Room
5604 Solway Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Registration:

Register
Registration closes June 1 at 11:55 p.m.

July 20 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Instructors:

  • Jillian Miller
  • Bliss Letang
  • Nicole Banner
  • Holly Cessna

Location:

The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
7219 Kelly Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Registration:

Register
Registration closes July 18 at 11:55 pm.

August 8 | 3:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Instructors:

  • Allison Hritz
  • Bliss Letang
  • Nicole Banner

Location:

Trying Together, Training Room
5604 Solway Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Registration:

Register
Registration closes August 4 at 11:55 p.m.

August 26 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Instructors:

  • Loni Gooden
  • Jillian Miller
  • Theresa Hetler

Location:

Western Allegheny Community Library
181 Bateman Road
Oakdale, PA 15071

Registration:

Register
Registration closes August 24 at 11:55 p.m.

Learn More

The cost for this course is $36.

This course is PQAS certified and must be paid for in full before registrants can participate. Registered individuals will receive additional course information prior to the start of the course. Please make sure to read all information before the start of the course.

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

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September 12, 2019

First-Aid & CPR Training | Homewood

Attention, providers! Trying Together is partnering to offer a First Aid and CPR training session. For $14 per person, each attendee receives training, lunch, and certification cards.

Space is limited to 20 people and registration is required by Friday, September 20.

More Information

For more information, contact Sarah Byrne-Houser at 412.467.3598 or sarah@tryingtogether.org.

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May 31, 2018

Free Safety Training for Pittsburgh ECE Professionals

In partnership with Trying Together the City of Pittsburgh Mayor’s Office, and Department of Public Safety will host a FREE professional development opportunity for early care and education professionals who live or work in Pittsburgh as part of the City’s commitment to young children.

The training will be held at NOVA Place in the Northside at CoLab18 in Suite 100. Lunch will be provided and certification cards provided for FREE. Street parking at paid meters and in an adjacent paid garage is available.

The training will include: Pediatric CPR / First Aid & AED: Six Hours (6) (9-3pm) Fire Safety: One Hour (1) (3-4pm)

Space is limited and only 50 registrants will be accepted. Questions? Contact Kim Zimmerman at kim@tryingtogether.org.

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Safety Training for Early Care & Education Professionals

In partnership with Trying Together the City of Pittsburgh Mayor’s Office & Department of Public Safety will host a FREE professional development opportunity for early care and education professionals who live or work in Pittsburgh as part of the City’s commitment to young children.

The training will be held at NOVA Place in the Northside at CoLab18 in Suite 100. Lunch will be provided and certification cards provided for FREE. Street parking at paid meters and in an adjacent paid garage is available.

The training will include: Pediatric CPR / First Aid & AED: Six Hours (6) (9-3pm) Fire Safety: One Hour (1) (3-4pm)

Space is limited and only 50 registrants will be accepted. Questions? Contact Kim Zimmerman at kim@tryingtogether.org.