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Learn First Aid Skills to Be Prepared in an Emergency

Be prepared to act when emergencies arise with the updated First Aid, CPR, and AED courses from the Red Cross. Developed and taught by experts, the enhanced program meets OSHA, workplace, and other regulatory requirements. With flexible training options, you can learn in the way that works best for you. Through personalized learning, interactive scenarios, peer-to-peer activities, and hands-on skill practice, you’ll build the knowledge and skills to respond when moments matter.

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What You Learn

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.

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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.

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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
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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.

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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.

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Class Materials

Downloads

First Aid/CPR/AED Participant's Manual

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.

Students practicing back blows on infant CPR manikins with an instructor overseeing technique.

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.