Newton - The Sussex County Red Cross Chapter announces it’s new schedule of courses. On Saturday, Jan.12 and Saturday, Feb. 9, an Adult CPR/AED course will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The course imparts the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for breathing emergencies, perform CPR, and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to save victims of sudden cardiac arrest. The fee is $50. Students can add First Aid on Jan.16 or Feb. 13, for a total price for both classes of $60. On Monday, Jan. 14 and Monday Feb. 11, the same Adult CPR/AED course will be offered from 6 to 10:30 p.m. The fee is $50 or a total of $60 with the first aid courses. The Wednesday Feb. 13, first aid course will be offered from 6 to 10 p.m. This course is intended to teach lay responders the knowledge and skills necessary to give care in an emergency, help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until medical help arrives. The fee is $45. The two-day babysitter training will be held on Monday Feb.18 and Tuesday Feb.19 from 1to 4:30 p.m. The babysitter’s training has an interactive, educational format with exercises in identifying safety hazards in the house and yard and choosing age-appropriate toys and games. It is open to children from 11 to 14 years old The fee is $55. On Saturday, Jan.26 and Saturday, Feb. 16, an Infant and Child CPR class will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees will learn the skills needed to provide care for infants and children in the case of breathing emergencies, and to perform CPR. The fee is $55. An American Red Cross Instructor Training program is being offered the evenings of Jan.22, 24, 29 and 31. This four-part training program is from 6 to 10 p.m.each night. Typically, the American Red Cross charges $225 for this instructor course. However, for a limited time, the Sussex County Chapter of the American Red Cross is offering this training free of charge. In return, newly-trained instructors will agree to teach as a volunteer for the Chapter four times a year. (Volunteer commitment is not required to participate in this training). Classes will be held at Sussex County Chapter of the American Red Cross located at 93 Spring Street in Newton. Register on-line at www.sussexredcross.org or call (973) 579-1600 for more information, registration, for additional safety tips or gift giving ideas. Visit our website for directions and information on this and other upcoming Red Cross courses.