AMERICAN RED CROSS

CPR / FIRST AID / AED

ESSENTIAL TRAINING FOR HOME, WORK, AND PUBLIC SETTINGS

OVERVIEW

This course trains you to recognize and respond to common medical emergencies involving adults, children, and infants. You’ll learn how to assess a situation, take immediate action, and provide care during critical moments before professional help arrives.

Training focuses on real-world scenarios, including sudden cardiac arrest, choking, breathing emergencies, injuries, and medical conditions that can occur at home, at work, or in public settings.

Through hands-on practice, you’ll build confidence using CPR techniques, AEDs, and first aid skills designed to stabilize a person until emergency services take over.

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WHO THIS
COURSE IS FOR

  • Employees who need CPR, First Aid, or AED certification for work

  • Childcare Providers, Teachers, and School Staff

  • Coaches, Volunteers, and Community Leaders

  • Parents, Caregivers, and Family Members

  • Anyone who wants to be better prepared to help in a medical emergency

No prior medical training is required. The course is built to be approachable, practical, and useful in real-world situations.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

This course focuses on recognizing emergencies quickly and taking effective action until professional help arrives.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Assess the scene and check for responsiveness

  • Recognize cardiac, breathing, and bleeding emergencies

  • Perform CPR for adults, children, and infants

  • Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely and confidently

  • Respond to choking emergencies

  • Provide first aid for common injuries and sudden illness

Training is hands-on, practical, and grounded in real-world scenarios so you leave prepared to act when it matters.

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COURSE FORMATS

This course is offered in two formats to fit different schedules and learning preferences. Both options lead to the same American Red Cross certification.

INSTRUCTOR
LED

  • Fully in-person training

  • All instruction and hands-on skills completed in one session

  • Best for those who prefer a guided, in-person experience

Approximate Length: 4 Hours

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BLENDED
LEARNING

  • Online coursework completed on your own time, beforehand

  • Shorter in-person skills session

  • Best for flexible schedules or limited availability

Approximate In-Person Length: 2 hours 30 minutes

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