
Why Take a First Aid Class?
Save Time and Money. Personalized, Flexible Learning.
What You'll Learn

What is First Aid?
When you understand first aid, you'll gain the ability to help those in need. Through our first aid certification classes you'll learn how to respond to specific situations, which will help you care for people in crisis as they wait for medical professionals to arrive.
The Science Behind The Training
Behind every American Red Cross health and safety training program stands a team of experts ensuring what is taught is based on the latest and best in emergency science.How We Teach

Classroom / Skills Check
- Local in-person training
- Learn from experienced instructors
- Convenient locations and times for instructor led skills check
- Satisfies OSHA workplace safety certification requirements

Online + Classroom
- Combines the flexibility of online training with instructor-led skills check
- Start taking your online portion immediately
- Convenient locations and times for in-person or virtual skills check with experienced instructors
- Satisfies OSHA workplace safety certification requirements

Online
- Work at your own pace
- Engaging and Interactive courses
- Start taking your course immediately
- Course access after completion
Certifications & CEUs

Certifications Made Simple
The American Red Cross makes certification fast, simple and easy. With Red Cross Digital Certificates you get anytime, anywhere access to your certificates; plus print, share, and download wherever and whenever you like. And Recertification Courses allow you to refresh your memory, renew your skills and stay up to date on the latest techniques.
Continuing Education
We are an Accredited Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). to award Nurses, social workers, teachers, and other professionals who need continuing education units to maintain licensure or certification. Learn more about Continuing Education Units.Class Materials
Downloads

First Aid Training
Whether you take an instructor-led class, an online course, or take advantage of our blended learning experience, which combines online coursework with instructor-led training, you'll learn from some of the best in the industry. Knowledgeable, understanding and able to deliver information suited to a wide range of learning styles, American Red Cross first aid instructors will help ensure that you not only understand the steps for performing first aid, but that you have the confidence and skills necessary to perform them correctly.

Performing First Aid
At the Red Cross, first aid training prepares you to provide care to children, adults, and pets during times of crisis. However, like many things, if you don't use your skills frequently, they're easy to forget. That's why, when you take our first aid certification classes, you'll also receive free online access to our first aid refreshers and a printable list of the basic steps for performing first aid. This way, you can practice your skills regularly, and keep reminders in the places you might need them most, like in the first aid kit in your car, home, or desk.

- The following reviews are for product "Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED"
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Excellent instructor
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Kristel3 years agoThis is my second time taking the Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course. Of the two instructors I've had, this instructor, Melanie, was by far the best. She was engaging and interactive. She kept us entertaining and encouraged participation. She was open to question and answered them very well. I love that she provided her own experiences as well. Additionally, she provided a pretty good explanation of why certain steps are taken based on physiological principles. I have my PhD physiology ... and neuroscience, and the way she explained why processes are implemented in a certain way really helped us remember the content.
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Excellent Training
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.CB47583 years agoI very much enjoyed this class and appreciated the instructor's teaching style. I have previously been a CPR instructor and been CPR certified and I believe this is the most entertaining and informative class I have ever taken through the Red Cross. I also appreciate how much safety was emphasised during the class as we are still in a pandemic. The fact that the ARC as a whole and the instructor individually were clear about taking that seriously is something that I am very grateful for. It ... was a very good experience over all.
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- The following reviews are for product "Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED-BL-r.21"
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laid back but well informed instrutor
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.kateburns3 years agoOnline content was interactive and in person session was apprpriate
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Adult First Aid /CPR, AED
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Jpickett2 years agoMs. Yadira is a great instructor when giving information about the CPR/First Aid and child training program. I was able to retain a lot of the information as well to apply it for future insuations. I would recommend this instructor for future training.Thank you, Ms.Yadira.
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- The following reviews are for product "Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED-BL-r.21"
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Comprehensive Training
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.EWood2 months agoMaintaining a current First Aid/CPR certification is mandatory for my job role. I find both the online and in person portion of this training to be comprehensive and gives the tools needed to be confident in administering life saving care to an individual in need. The in person instructor for this course was absolutely phenomenal, the best instructor I have had in all the Red Cross courses I have take. He made it very easy to learn and offered constructive feedback to instill confidence and ... accurate technique. The in person class was enjoyable, insightful, and fun.
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Best instructor I've ever had!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Saed2 weeks agoHomer Butler is hands down the best cpr instructor I've had in the 15 years I've been maintaining my certification. I would recertify with Homer every time if it's an option.
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- The following reviews are for product "Adult First Aid/CPR/AED"
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Just what I needed
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.QIZU3 years agoI'm required to stay up-to-date on certification in AED/CPR/FA for my job, and since my job wasn't allowed to do our normal in-person trainings this year due to COVID, we were all on our own. The online class followed by the 1-year provisional in-person class ended up being perfect for me. Everything I needed to review was covered, and in a way I could easily understand. The instructor for the in-person class was a little cranky at first, but it was early in the morning, so no judgement. He ... ended up covering everything we needed to know very professionally once we actually got started.
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Made me want to keep learning and practicing
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.GSCa3 years agoThe online portion was a little glitchy at times, but the organization was stepped well, required increasing autonomy to internalize skills while keeping a good amount of support/scaffolding, and in general felt like people who were good instructors designed it. The sections were a good length. The in-person instructor, Randy, was excellent. To the point but also patient, used humor well, and I felt set a high bar for himself and the class while also being extremely supportive. I was actually ... a little disappointed to leave and would like to take further training with him.
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- The following reviews are for product "Adult First Aid/CPR/AED-BL-r.21"
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Learning with laughter
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.ToiLinn3 days agoI enjoyed the personalization that the instructor added to this class, giving examples of using what is available to you to save someone's life helped me change my perspective on how I can handle things moving forward.
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Great instructor and class!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.biologist1233 weeks agoI took this class for work, but once I left I wish I had taken it sooner! The instructor did an amazing job showing the class how important the skills could be, and was a great teacher. The class was informative, efficient, and I feel equipped to help someone if the time comes.
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- The following reviews are for product "Adult First Aid/CPR/AED-r.21"
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Outstanding Instructor
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.First Responder Glam Tech1 month agoI had a great experience with my instructor! He made the class engaging, informative, and even fun which I didn’t expect from a course like this. His sense of humor helped ease any nerves, and he created a comfortable environment where I felt confident asking questions. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure I understood the steps, not just memorized them. By the end of the course, I feel prepared and empowered to act as a first responder if needed. Highly recommend him to ... anyone looking to learn these lifesaving skills!
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Great and informative class
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.dmr8881 week agoTook a similar class two years from another organization and decided for my recertification to go through American Red Cross. Found it more informative, more hands on and will be back for refresher in two years. Instructor was an added bonus and engaged everyone during out class.
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