• Red Cross Training in Mississippi

    The American Red Cross is proud to offer training classes in Mississippi 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.

    CPR/AED Training in Mississippi

    CPR/AED Training in Mississippi

    Our Mississippi CPR/AED classes combine 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 and 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 peer-to-peer learning, with more hands-on skill practice. Multiple delivery options are available including 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.

    Babysitting Training in Mississippi

    Babysitting Training in Mississippi

    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 Mississippi. 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 Mississippi Babysitter Course Options include:

    Babysitting Basics Online Course

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

    Advanced Childcare Training Online

    Designed for ages 16 and up, this online-only 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 Mississippi to become a babysitter today!

    Lifeguarding Training in Mississippi

    Lifeguarding Training in Mississippi

    Red Cross lifeguarding and water safety courses are taught year-round by trained professionals in Mississippi 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