USRowing Implements Red Cross Online Training Program to Reduce the Number and Severity of Sport-Related Injuries

More than half of all sports-related injuries are preventable. With proper training, millions of athletes would be injury-free each year. That’s why USRowing, in partnership with the American Red Cross of Central Indiana and the United States Olympic Committee, is implementing an online training program that will provide convenient, effective, affordable training for coaches, boathouse managers and rowers at all levels of the sport.

First Aid and CPR are requirements before coaches can obtain their Level III certification, but we strongly encourage all coaches and boathouse managers to become certified in first aid, CPR, and boating safety. We also want to provide this service to anyone in the rowing community who wants to get safety training.

First Aid for Coaches, a component of Sport Safety Training, was developed jointly by the American Red Cross of Central Indiana and the United States Olympic Committee. The course was designed to help coaches, athletic trainers and other participants identify and eliminate potentially hazardous conditions in various sports environments, as well as recognize emergencies and make appropriate decisions for first-aid care. First Aid for Coaches meets first-aid requirements mandated for coaches and athletic trainers.

Why Online Training?

Online training allows individuals to learn on their own time and at their own pace. Because the courses are online, they can be accessed any time of day from a computer with an Internet connection. That is essential for coaches, parents and others who need this training but don’t have flexible schedules to allow for a traditional course.

ONLINE TRAINING/ ADD ONE

Each online course teaches American Red Cross skills using a combination of written material, photos, illustrations and videos. Courses were built with accessibility requirements in mind and can be used with screen readers or other tools. And, all user support staff members are Red Cross certified instructors who can help clarify course information and answer technology questions.

How Can Students Sign Up?

It’s easy for students to sign up. Simply visit www.usrowing.org and click on the Red Cross Online Training button. From there, students can select, register for and begin First Aid for Coaches in less than five minutes. Students also will be able to choose from a large menu of online Red Cross courses, including CPR and AED. Visit www.usrowing.org to learn more.