INFORMATION FOR ONLINE STUDENTS – Please read before proceeding

The Red Cross online course is a two part course.

The first part of the course is taken online.

In order to be successful it is important that you check your computer and be sure it matches the PC checklist which is included at the end of this notice.

The online portion of the training must be completed before the second part of training.

The second part of the course is a skills session, held at our Chapter office in Bellingham, where you will get a chance to ask questions, practice and eventually demonstrate your ability to perform the required skills. This skill session will be held on the date listed in the catalog. You will need to attend this skills session and successfully demonstrate your skills in order to receive certification.

All registrations for online courses must be completed online.

If you have questions please call us at (360) 733 3290 ext 0.

Registration Information

In order to register online you will need a student login ID and password.

If you are a Red Cross volunteer, or have taken a course from us before, you should already have a student login. If you do not know your login information, please email customer service or call (360) 733 3290 ext 0.

If you are registering for the first time or you know your login information please click here to register for a class. 

NOTE: Once logged in please remember to change your time to Pacific Standard Time (PST) in Student Information: Regional Settings, otherwise you will get the class time in Eastern Time.

Computer Setup Checklist

Introduction

The purpose of this document is to provide students and administrators with information regarding the general computer hardware and software requirements for launching the Learning Management System and online courses. These are recommended settings and versions; other settings and versions may still successfully run the LMS and content.

Hardware Requirements

Modem / Internet

A 56K modem is recommended if you don’t have direct access to the Internet via your office. Slower modems or modem connections will work, but will require more time to download the graphics and audio needed to view the course. Note – To improve download time via a modem connection turn off the audio option in the course.

Monitor

Recommended monitor size is 14” and the recommended monitor screen resolution is 1024x768. You can determine your screen resolution by going to Start>Settings>Control Panel>Display>Settings Tab and viewing the screen area. You can adjust the screen size smaller or larger depending on your personal preference and ability to completely see the LMS and online courses.

Audio

In order to listen to the audio portion of the online course your COMPUTER will need to be equipped with either internal or external speakers.

Minimum Software Requirements

Operating System

Windows 2000

Windows XP

Mac OS X (10.2)

Note: Unix is not supported.

Browser

Internet Explorer 5.5 SP2

Internet Explorer 6.0

Netscape 6.2

Note: AOL browser is not supported

Additional Software

Flash 5.0 or higher – Flash is a content player, and is needed to run the online content. If Flash isn’t already loaded, you will be prompted to load it upon launching the online content. The prompt will walk you through going to the Macromedia website where you can directly download the Flash player. If you are not prompted to download the software and the course has not loaded, then you can go directly to the website by going to www.macromedia.com/software/flash/.

Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher – If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can download by going to http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html.