Frequently Asked Questions: Health and Safety Services

Where can I buy materials?

• Community members can purchase materials such as First Aid kits through the Red Cross.
• Instructor materials such as mannequins and books can be purchased through Staywell Products and Work'n Leisure. 
  

How long does my certification last?

• Adult CPR and Infant/Child CPR certification lasts for 1 year.
• First Aid certification lasts for 3 years.
• Instructor certification lasts until December 31st of the 2nd year. For example, if you took a class on July 1, 2008, your certification will last until December 31, 2009.
  

How do I renew my certification?

There are two ways to renew your certification. You can either re-take the class, or you can take an instructor challenge. The challenge will test your knowledge of the skills learned during a class and are available based on the instructor's availability. Call 1-800-ARC-MONT to schedule an instructor challenge.  

How much do First Aid/CPR classes cost?

• 1 component (First Aid, Adult CPR, Infant/Child CPR) is $40.
• 2 components are $55.
• 3 components are $70.
  

How much is the Instructor class?

The Instructor course is $300, which includes the instructor book, lay person books, student certificates, instructor certificate, and the video. 

Where are Health and Safety classes held in the state of Montana?

You can find more information about the location of Health and Safety classes by going to the Health and Safety page. The schedule of upcoming classes can be found by going to the Take a Class page.

How do I get a new card if I lost my old one?

We can print you a new card for a processing fee of $5. To reprint the card, you can email us the following information:

• Your first and last name
• Address
• Phone number
• Course taken and course date (if possible)  

Where do instructors send course roster sheets and addendums?

Mail to:

American Red Cross of Montana

Attention: Jay Schomer

233 Edelweiss Dr., Unit #9

Bozeman, MT 59718

Email to:

Health and Safety Mailbox

Where do I send payments?

Mail to:

American Red Cross

Payment Processing Center

PO Box 14004

Seattle, WA 98114

How much is it to rent mannequins, lungs, DVD, AED, etc?

$8 per person. Please give at least ten days advance notice if you need to rent materials. Call 1-800-ARC-MONT for more information.