• Red Cross Training in Colorado

    The American Red Cross is proud to offer training classes in Colorado that are designed to suit your needs and learning style. You can choose to learn from our expert trainers in person or take online courses. It is our goal to teach the skills and knowledge we have developed in our programs to ensure that our students act with confidence when moments matter.

    First Aid, CPR, AED Training in Colorado

    First Aid, CPR, AED Training in Colorado

    The American Red Cross, always on the front lines when it comes to saving lives, is bringing the future of First Aid/CPR/AED training to you in Colorado. Red Cross First Aid training helps participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies. Red Cross courses teach Colorado participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person when minutes matter and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed. Red Cross delivers in-person and online + classroom learning courses that are nationally recognized by most organizations and meet OSHA and most Colorado regulatory requirements.

    CPR/AED Training in Colorado

    CPR/AED Training in Colorado

    Our Colorado CPR/AED classes combine a new, game-changing educational model with the latest science-based advancements in lifesaving care. Red Cross CPR/AED training provides a personalized approach that is flexible, efficient, and cost-effective. Our in-person and online + classroom learning programs satisfy OSHA-mandated job requirements, workplace or other regulatory requirements.

    The Red Cross CPR/AED program focuses on the skills needed to respond to cardiac arrests and choking when minutes matter. This focus, in combination with a robust suite of informational and skill videos, allows students to participate in active learning, featuring peer-to-peer learning, with more hands-on skill practice. Multiple delivery options are available online, online + classroom or Instructor-led. Whether it’s a cardiac emergency at home, at school or in your community, when CPR and AED are administered, the chances of survival can double and even triple.

    AED Training in Colorado

    AED Training in Colorado

    In-person Colorado AED certification classes from the Red Cross are taught by experienced professionals who can help you understand how and when to use an automated external defibrillator. Throughout the lecture portion of the class, you'll learn "theory," and have ample opportunity to ask questions. During the in-person portion, you'll also learn how to use AED devices properly and will receive personalized instruction to ensure that you understand all the procedures.

    AED training in Colorado takes just a few short hours to complete but can help save a life when every minute counts. With in-person, online, and our blended learning courses you can train the way that suits you best and get the experience you need to deliver care during times of crisis.

    BLS Training in Colorado

    BLS Training in Colorado

    Do you require resuscitation training for your job in Colorado? American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) classes serve as the foundation of resuscitation training for healthcare professionals who are looking to meet competency verification, education, credentialing and privileging requirements. Our modern, adaptive resuscitation training solutions not only equip you with the latest knowledge to help ensure better outcomes but also are designed to save you time and money. Basic Life Support (BLS) classes in Colorado are taught by local Red Cross Instructors.

    The cornerstone of the science-based Red Cross BLS course is built upon guidance from the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) and the Consensus on Science with Treatment Recommendations (CoSTR), the world’s most authoritative source for resuscitation knowledge.

    Unlike other educational providers, the Red Cross curriculum goes beyond a cardiac focus, which makes our programs unique and more robust. Our training incorporates a broader spectrum of scientific recommendations from other recognized professional organizations, including rigorous, expert review from the Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council.

    Babysitting Training in Colorado

    Babysitting Training in Colorado

    Parents value a well-trained babysitter and typically choose a babysitter who is qualified to perform CPR and first aid over someone who does not have training. Become the best babysitter you can be – and be prepared for the moments that matter – with Red Cross babysitting courses. The Red Cross offers multiple options for babysitter training in Colorado. These courses deliver the latest information to help you care for children when their parents or caregivers can't be with them. The format of the classes depends on which course you choose to take with us.

    What Program is Right for You? Red Cross Colorado Babysitter Course Options include:

    Babysitting Basics Online Course

    Ideal for sitters aged 11 and up, self-paced, online-only course teaches basic childcare, basic first aid and safety and guidance on developing a babysitting business.

    Advanced Childcare Training

    Designed for ages 16 and up, this course enables students to learn the most common childcare routines and behavior along with safety inside and outside of the house.

    Babysitter’s Training

    This 100% in-person course builds on the skills in our Babysitting Basics online class with hands-on training in child safety, basic first aid, diaper changing, child handling, feeding, behavior, games and the business of babysitting. Get certified with the Red Cross in Colorado to become a babysitter today!

    Lifeguarding Training in Colorado

    Lifeguarding Training in Colorado

    Red Cross lifeguarding and water safety courses are taught year-round by trained professionals in Colorado to help you gain the skills and confidence necessary for providing care and instruction when it's needed the most. A blended training option (online + in-person) is available. Courses include Lifeguarding, Water Safety Instructor® training, Lifeguard Instructor training, Safety Training for Swim Coaches, and more.

    To become a lifeguard, students must be at least 15 years old by the last day of class and pass a pre-course swimming skills test. After passing the requirements, you will receive a lifeguard certification that is valid for the following 2 years.

    What does the Red Cross Offer Through our Lifeguarding Courses?

    • Abbreviated renewal courses (called Recertification courses) to make recertification a quick and easy process
    • Access to extensive lifeguarding manual to be referenced at any time
    • A certification in First Aid/CPR/AED
    • Optional training modules for shallow water, aquatic attractions and waterpark skills