[LAP-news] Fwd: iConnection – January 2024

Fri Jan 19 12:10:37 EST 2024

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This issue contains the latest news and information for Red Cross
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January 19, 2024
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New Process Requirement for Course Record Submissions
Coming in March, instructors and administrators will be required to enter a
unique email for each student on the course record. This email must be
different from the instructor and all the other students in the class.
Duplicate email addresses for the same class, even for those in the same
family, will not be able to be entered into the Red Cross Learning Center.

Having unique emails will help ensure quick and easy access to course
certificates since each student will receive their certificate via email
immediately after the Instructor or Administrator closes the class.
Additionally, unique emails make record-keeping for compliance purposes
straightforward and easier.
[image: Healthcare Guidelines Database]
New Science Twitter Feed
Have you followed our new Twitter/X social media feed, @RedCrossScience
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This feed promotes newly published science and updates from the Red Cross
Scientific Advisory Council. If you are on Twitter/X, we encourage you to
join the conversation (@RedCrossScience).
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Instructors of the Month
Each month we highlight Instructors whose students have used their
lifesaving training to save or sustain a life. We extend our thanks to
Gordon and Nancy for providing the quality training that allowed their
students to save lives.
[image: Gordon Gillis]
*Gordon Gillis*
Emmalee McCord, trained in Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
by Gordon Gillis, helped save the life of a tourist who suffered a shark
bite in Hawaii. Emmalee assisted the woman on the beach who was suffering
from life-threatening bleeding. Recalling her training, Emmalee applied
direct pressure to the arterial bleed and gave first aid guidance to other
bystanders attempting to help. What is most remarkable is that Emmalee was
only 12 years old at the time!
[image: Nancy Kolley]
*Nancy Kolley*
Todd Stewart, Kylie Adkins and Jose Mendez Jr., trained in Red Cross Adult
First Aid/CPR/AED by Nancy Kolley, helped to save the life of a male
co-worker. The worker collapsed and was unresponsive. The trio moved him to
the floor while each took turns activating the first three steps in the
cardiac arrest chain of survival: Jose called 911; Kyle began CPR and Todd
went to get the AED. They continued care until EMS arrived and transported
the worker to the hospital.
[image: Aquatics]
[image: Lifeguarding Program Updates Coming in 2024]
Enrollment Now Open for 2024 Aquatic Facility Program
Teaching Learn-to-Swim programs this year? Enrollment is now open for the
2024 program. It is easy to get started! Detailed instructions are provided
on the Red Cross Learning Center. Navigate to the *Resources* tab,
click on *How-to
Information & Videos* and view the document *How to Register as a
Learn-to-Swim Facility*. To make the process as easy as possible, you can
register and pay for multiple facilities in one transaction. Note: To
enroll in the Learn-to-Swim program, you must have partner portal access to
the Red Cross Learning Center.
[image: Lifeguarding Program Updates Coming in 2024]
Get Prepared! Lifeguarding Program Splashes Down February 2024
Start preparing today to take your aquatics programs to the next level. New
fact sheets and information on the r.24 Program Update, including key
deadlines, prerequisites and other requirements are now available. Find
what you need by logging into the Red Cross Learning Center and navigating
to Instructor Lifecycle - Program Updates
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   - R.24 Lifeguarding Update FAQs
   - R.24 Lifeguarding Instructor/Instructor Trainer Update Courses Fact
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   - R.24 Limited-Edition Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification Course
   Fact Sheet
   - R.24 Limited-Edition Lifeguarding Instructor Trainer Recertification
   Course Fact Sheet

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Introducing New Aquatic Guidelines and Best Practices
We are excited to introduce a comprehensive online resource. This includes
scientific reviews, aquatic statements and evidence evaluations impacting
Lifeguarding participants, Instructors, Instructor Trainers and training
providers. Look for the new Red Cross Aquatic Guidelines and Best Practices
this February.
[image: Lifeguarding Program Updates Coming in 2024]
Lifeguarding Virtual Reality (VR) App Releasing in February
Releasing in February, along with the r.24 Lifeguarding Program update, is
the innovative VR app. This new app uses technology to build upon the
skills and knowledge gained from Red Cross Lifeguarding classes. Lifeguarding
VR
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revolutionizes how lifeguards practice surveillance, scanning and scenarios
to recognize drowning. The highly anticipated release of this optional tool
provides an engaging and effective learning experience, while addressing
the immense challenge of drowning prevention by replicating critical
components of lifeguard training in a virtual environment.
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[image: Limb Trainer]
Product of the Month: Limb Trainer to Practice Bleeding Control Skills
The Red Cross Store is now carrying an anatomically correct 16” arm (listed
as Limb Trainer
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on the Store) to practice life-threatening bleeding control skills (direct
pressure, bandaging, wound packing and tourniquet application). It is made
from extremely durable crack-resistant foam material that is exceptionally
light for portability. The material repels body fluids to it is easy to
clean and sanitize. It is competitively priced and quantity discounts are
available.
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*February 7-8, 2024:* American Camp Association Show (Booth #211, New
Orleans, LA)
*February 11, 2024:* What’s New in Lifeguarding (Pre-conference at the
Association of Aquatic Professionals)
*February 13-14, 2024:* Association of Aquatic Professionals (Booth #'s
401-411. Reno, NV)
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