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Performing CPR
Learning how to perform CPR properly takes just a few short hours, but it can change a life forever. At the American Red Cross, we offer best-in-class in-person, online and blended learning CPR courses designed for adults, children, healthcare providers, schools and more. However, like many things, if you don't use your skills frequently, they're often easy to forget.
Adult CPR
Find information on performing CPR on adults. This quick guide gives you details on body positioning, hand placement and timing so that you can effectively help an adult in need.
Hands-Only CPR
Learn to perform CPR using an effective compression-only technique that can be administered by just one person.
Child & Baby CPR
Children and babies need specialized care when they're experiencing breathing or cardiac emergencies. Find out how to safely perform CPR on children and infants.
Pet CPR
Find step-by-step instructions to help you safely perform CPR on your pet in his or her time of need.
Why Train With the Red Cross
Red Cross CPR Training Saves Lives
A Certificate of Merit lifesaving award is one of the highest awards given by the American Red Cross. Watch as the team at Shelby Electric Cooperative receives their lifesaver award and talks about how their Red Cross CPR health and safety training gave them the skills to save their co-worker's life.
Red Cross training matters
For more than a century, we've prepared people to respond to emergencies of all sizes - from the everyday to the large disaster. Join the millions we train every year and learn the skills that can save a life.- The following reviews are for product "Adult CPR/AED-BL-r.21"
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Good instructor
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.Bec61 week agoThe online portion of the course was a little confusing and I didn’t get an email confirmation for that. The in person portion was great! The instructor was very nice and easy to understand
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Quick & Effective Course!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Jenny V2 days agoI needed to renew my Adult CPR courses for a new job. I was able to purchase the online and in person review together online and get it all done in less than a week! The online portion was quick and simple, easy to understand and great review, and the in-person portion was also quick and simple, while being effective at preparing me and helping me feel confident in an emergency. Great teaching.
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- The following reviews are for product "Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED - BL"
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Efficient and Engaging
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Alana4415 years agoThe adult and pediatric CPR/AED-BL course was a great experience. The interactive and informative online portion that I completed made me more comfortable and confident with the necessary information prior to attending the in person session. The instructor was extremely educated on the topic and answered all questions we had. Her humor and questions made the course more engaging than a typical CPR course. The CPR mouth covering keychain we received at the end was also a plus that I appreciated, ... especially during a pandemic.
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Great Class
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Bjmyangel6 years agoClassroom portion was a combined class for Adult CPR/AED, Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED, as well as Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid. Each participant was released at the end of their specific class if they did not take the full Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid class. The instructor was very good, gave clear instruction, and had a great personality. That sure makes classroom time go quickly! The online portion was quick and well done.
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- The following reviews are for product "Adult CPR/AED"
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Great experience
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.DarlinKitty553 years agoI had no clue what to experience. The instructor was professional, gloves, masks and hand sanitizer were provided as well as individual dummies for everyone enrolled. I was only there for the CPR/AED session, so I didn't get to experience the First Aid course, but the experience was great. It kept my attention, the slides and videos were quick and engaging. I really liked the hands-on portion. I will definitely take this course again in 2 years and look forward to it.
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Very knowledgeable instructor
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Spider4 years agoAt the start of class I was a little frustrated as the instructor was late. She was caught up in an accident and I’m very understanding and let that go. There was a few women that came together with a toddler. It was very distracting. The instructor handled the situation in a professional manner and made every one happy. She definitely had obstacles in her way but was able to teach thoroughly and quickly to get us out on time. Life happens…when it does it’s how we react that makes the difference ... and she did a great job!
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- The following reviews are for product "Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED-r.21"
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Lots of good information
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.SBB671 month agoI felt a bit like too much was thrown at us at once. I would like to have had something to read in advance so I would have been more prepared to ask questions. I really liked the hands on part and that has made me more comfortable with CPR. More training on first aid would have been nice. Would have also appreciated some general information on how to volunteer in the area.
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Informative and Helpful
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Melissa T3 weeks agoI needed First Aid/CPR/AED training for work and decided to go to the Red Cross. The registration and overall process was easy and convenient. The class was informative and helpful. Drew, the instructor, did a great job answering my questions as well as others' questions. I feel prepared and am ready for an emergency situation, if needs be. Highly recommend.
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- The following reviews are for product "Adult First Aid/CPR/AED-BL"
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Happy to recommend
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.gifflinda3 years agoI had originally registered for an in-person class that was ultimately canceled. In order to recertify in time, I registered for the online class. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was impressed. The "Missions" were well done, and I was able to watch them a second time for reinforcement. I then went for my in-person skills testing. My instructor was great. She reviewed the highlights and ran us through a practice run before we tested. I am happy to recommend this class.
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Just what I needed
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.QIZU4 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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- The following reviews are for product "Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED-r.21"
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Great Class!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.emiillyyy3 years agoI honestly really enjoyed this class and the instructor. We were shown what to do and got multiple times to practice to make sure we were doing it correctly. I thought I would be intimated because this was something I was kind of nervous about doing, but it was fun! I would definitely take this class here in the future again. One thing though: the class may go on longer than expected. I would suggest not making a tight schedule, allow a half-hour more than expected. Otherwise great!
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Great experience!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Caroline223 years agoHe did a great job teaching and did a thorough description of the steps. He didn’t rush through the practice and made sure everyone knew what they were doing before moving on. Although, maybe consider using less videos and more hands-on work.
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