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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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This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
RDraughn3 weeks ago
Best Trainer EVER!!! He was engaging, hands on, knowledgeable and helped to provide constructive feedback to help us with the training and be outstanding trainees in the community.
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great class & teacher
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Nicole O1 week agogreat class and a well informed and knowledgeable teacher who kept the class engaged
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- The following reviews are for product "Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED-r.21"
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Review for CPR/First Aide/AED class
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Cambalamwhoa3 weeks agoI recently completed a CPR and First Aid class, and I couldn’t be more impressed. The instructor was outstanding, highly knowledgeable, clear in their explanations, and passionate about teaching life-saving skills. He created an engaging and supportive environment that made the material easy to understand and retain. The hands-on practice and real-life scenarios were especially helpful in building confidence. The class was informative without being overwhelming, and I now feel fully prepared to ... perform CPR or provide first aid if ever faced with an emergency. I highly recommend this class to anyone looking to gain essential life-saving skills. It’s well worth the time and absolutely empowering!
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Physical practice was so valuable.
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Brow1 day agoThe repeated practice of each step was very valuable and will be remembered. I would recommend that the time spent on putting the AED back in its package was a waste. Why not have the next person begin while the previous person put it back together? We went over by 30 minutes.
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- The following reviews are for product "Adult First Aid/CPR/AED-BL"
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First Aid/AED/CPR course
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.One Eye Dog3 years agoMy husband and I recently attended the above course given by the Red Cross in St Petersburg, FL. Our instructor was terrific, articulate and extremely knowledgeable. He shared the information quickly in a manner that made time fly. Our day began at 9:00 am and ended at 3:00 p.m. including a lunch break. We had our certificates of completion before we even made it home! We also live on a power catamaran and cruise full time. Having the appropriate first aid tools are vital. We knew most ... of the information, but learned better techniques on how to apply our knowledge.
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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 CPR/AED-r.21"
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Very informative and educational course
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Indu_a1 month agoI attended this course a few weeks ago and found it very informative. The course and training was clear, detail oriented, interactive and with lots of hands-on training sessions. Skills on CPR admission and use of AED were taught and built on through repetitive practice.
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Received immediate CPR certificate after class!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Kcatt1 month agoI took the Adult CPR/AED in person class and we did hands on learning of CPR, AED, and choking rescue. Teacher was very nice, patient, and friendly. I like how she spoke loud and clear. My class was about 2 hours long. I received an electronic certificate via email immediately after the class. I really appreciate the immediate certification after class because it helped me finish applying that evening for a job that required CPR certification. Thank you for the great customer service.
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- The following reviews are for product "Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED - BL"
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Instructor and Training Were Great!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.StephRiv4 years agoI didn't know what to expect when I signed up for this course because of how Covid has really changed the way we do almost everything. So I was worried it would be more video instruction and not so much hands on. I actually really ended up loving the video modules followed by the in class instruction. Our instructor was very articulate in explaining the CPR and AED procedure. And, yes, you do get to practice with a "dummy". I think that the instructor made something that can be mundane an ... enjoyable and memorable experience.
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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 and Pediatric CPR/AED-r.21"
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Excellent Course
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Norma Banks3 years agoThis is the second CPR/AED course I've taken in 4 years, and it was excellent! The instructor was knowledgeable, attentive, and engaging. I feel more confident in my skills than after my last course.
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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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