CPR/AED Classes in Kentucky

With nearly 300,000 cardiac arrests occurring outside the hospital each year, CPR/AED training in Kentucky from the Red Cross can make a difference when moments matter. The CPR/AED course equips students to recognize and care for a variety of breathing and cardiac emergencies.

There are multiple ways to take a CPR/AED class:

• In-person courses in Kentucky include instructor-led lecture with hands-on skills practice in a traditional classroom setting.
• Blended learning courses combine self-paced online training and in-person skills sessions.
• Online courses are self-paced and cover a variety of emergency response scenarios. This option does not include in-person skills verification and may not meet workplace requirements.

Our CPR/AED courses are flexible to fit your training needs, with most sessions lasting 2-3 hours depending on the content and format.

CPR/AED courses are designed for non-medical personnel who want the knowledge necessary to recognize and care for someone in cardiac arrest or who is choking.

BLS courses are designed primarily for healthcare professionals, including nurses, physicians, EMS professionals and other healthcare and public safety personnel.

Yes, but they will differ based on the type of classes you choose.

For example, prior to completing an online CPR/AED course, there will be an online skills assessment portion that allows you to review what you've learned and self-test your skill proficiency. However, only in-person and blended learning courses allow you to demonstrate your skills to a certified instructor, which is often a requirement for workplace safety certification.

Certification is valid for two years after successful completion of an in-person or blended learning course, including the in-person skills session.

MedlinePlus states, “If you haven't had any CPR training, you can do hands-only CPR for a teen or adult whose heart has stopped beating.” If cardiac arrest occurs, call 911 immediately and put your phone on speaker so the dispatcher can guide you through CPR until help arrives.

*MedlinePlus is the online health information service of the National Library of Medicine, part of the National Institutes of Health. MedlinePlus. (n.d.). CPR—adult and child. U.S. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved June 4, 2026, from MedlinePlus.

While CPR certifications last two years, your skills can begin to decline within months of training, according to the Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council.

To renew your CPR certification, you can either register for a blended learning course, which allows you to study online, then complete hands-on training in person or find an in-person class in your area. Remember that for a certification that satisfies OSHA and workplace requirements, an in-person skills session is required.