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Life Safety

Course Options for Fall and Spring, 2026/27

In Person, Live Courses

CourseDate(s) and Time(s)AgesCostRegistration
Babysitter's TrainingSaturday, 10/10; 9:00am to 4:30pm (One hour provided for lunch)11-16$120Register
Wilderness and Remote First AidSaturday 10/24; 8:30am - 5:30pm (1 hour provided for lunch); Monday 10/26, Tuesday, 10/27; 5:00pm to 9:00pm each evening18 and older$250Register
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AEDTuesday, 12/8; 5:30pm to 8:00pm; (Participants must complete the online session prior to the in-person course.)18 and older$97Register

Online Courses

CourseDate(s) and Time(s)AgesCostRegistration
Medication Procedures, Effects, Side Effects, etc. (7 hours)*9/22 and 9/24; 6:00pm to 9:30pm18 and older$210Register
Abuse and Neglect, Prevention and Reporting (6 hours)*9/29 and 10/6; 6:00pm to 9:30pm18 and older$180Register
Nutrition, Food Safety and Sanitation (7 hours)*10/7 and 10/8; 6:00 to 9:30pm18 and older$210Register
Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness (3.5 hours)*12/3; 6:00pm to 9:30pm18 and older$120Register
Medical Marijuana (3 hours)Asynchronous, Self-paced course18 and older$89Register
(*) this course is part of the Health Care Safety Series    

Who Should Attend

These classes are intended for  professionals such as: daycare providers, security guards, babysitters, fitness professionals, massage therapists, coaches, family members of loved ones who are at risk for sudden cardiac emergencies, and other members of the public who wish to be prepared for a first aid illness or injury and are looking for a general certification or knowledge.

 

Healthcare Certificates and Training Programs

  • Assisted Living Administrator 15-Hour Training (for PCHAs)
    • Qualifications and Responsibilities of Administrators
  • Chemical Dependency Prevention & Counseling Certificate
  • Continuing Education for Healthcare Professionals
  • Life Safety
  • Nursing Home Administrator 120-Hour Training Program
    • Nursing Home Administrator Overview & Scope
  • Personal Care Home Administrator (PCHA) 100-Hour Training
    • Personal Care Home Administrator Class Schedule
    • Personal Care Home Administrator Testimonials
    • PCHA Course Descriptions
  • Personal Care Home Administrator (PCHA) Competency Exam
  • Question Persuade Refer Suicide Prevention Training

Contact

Randy Ingbritsen
Interim Regional Lead
(Abington, Great Valley)
215-881-7405
[email protected]

 

Suicide Prevention Training

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