1. What is the American Red Cross?: Prevents and alleviates human
suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of
volunteers and the generosity of donors; the world's leading non-
profit humanitarian organization; reflects the latest evidence-based
science from 2015 Consensus on Science for CPR and Emergency
Cardiovascular Care (ECC), 2015 Guidelines for First Aid, 2011
United States Lifeguard Standards Coalition Report.
2. What is the Red Cross Mission?: Mission: The American Red Cross
prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by
mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
3. Who started American Red Cross?: Clara Barton established
American Red Cross in Dansville, NY, on May 21, 1881.
4. When did the American Red Cross establish its first aid, water
safety, and public health nursing programs?: By 1918, American Red
Cross established its first aid, water safety, and public health nursing
programs.
5. What are the Seven Fundamentals of American Red Cross?:
Humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service,
unity, and universality
, 6. What are the Five Critical Areas that the American Red Cross
Provide
Care?: Response to people affected by disasters in the United States
Support for members of the military and their families
Blood collection, processing and distribution
Safety training services and certification
International relief and development
7. What Programs Does the American Red Cross Offer?: First Aid and
CPR/AED training
Aquatics (Lifeguarding, Swimming and Water Safety)
Babysitter's Training and Advanced Childcare Training
Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life
Support
Nurse Assistant Training and more
8. What Lifeguarding Programs Does the American Red Cross
Provide?: Lifeguarding
Shallow Water Lifeguarding
Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding
Waterpark Lifeguarding
Waterfront Lifeguarding