When I started in my first year I did take the 2 day Red Cross seminar. I had to give up a whole weekend, ugh! But I'm glad I did it because it was very in depth and made me feel secure in my ability to react with the children during any emergency.

Now I update with the quickie courses every year and proudly display my CPR/first aid card on my entrance way bulletin board so parents always know I've been refreshed. It makes the parents breathe easier - and me too!