National First Responders Day - Congress designated Oct. 28 as National First Responders Day in 2017. The day honors the firefighters, police officers, paramedics, EMTs and 911 operators who answer the call when a crisis arises, often putting their own lives on the line. Click to read full article...

What You Should Know About First Responders - You've seen the term "First Responder" in print or mentioned by a presidential candidate or two. These days, it's pretty broadly used, but it started as primarily an EMS title, complete with capitalization. What the term First Responder means depends on where you live, but it's probably not an ambulance or a person on an ambulance. Click to read full article...

What Is a First Responder and What Do They Do? - First responders are the first to arrive and help at emergency scenes, which can include car accidents, natural disasters, or even terrorist attacks. Individuals who work as first responders must obtain certifications and receive specialized training. Collectively, this group is the backbone of safety in our society. First responders require additional support apart from their central support systems. Click to read full article...

Watch this space for more info and activities for First Responder Day!

YES ... You can earn the 45 hour or 90 certificate by the end of November. And, coupons are available to help defray the cost.

NOTE: 90 Hours = 45 HR Growth and Development + 45 HR Methods & Materials

45 Hour Growth and Development - Save 15%

45 Hour Infant/Toddler Methods and Materials - Save $223

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All 45 hour Methods and Materials courses begin on November 5th and finishes on November 19th. The class days are Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am to 4:30pm.

The 45 hour Growth and Development course begins on Wednesday November 2nd and finishes on November 23rd. Classes are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:45pm to 9:45pm.