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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 First Aid/CPR/AED-BL"
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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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Great Class but Slightly Strange Format
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Nicole44813 years agoThe class was great and they fit a lot of information into a short amount of time. I felt a lot more confident in my knowledge and abilities after the class. My only issue with the class is that I took the Adult First Aid/CPR/AED class but the in-person skills class also included the children's section so I had to sit through some information that I wasn't getting certified for. It wasn't a big deal but it seems like they should have put that information at the end so those who didn't need that ... information could leave early.
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- The following reviews are for product "Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED - BL"
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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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Great foundation to understand the techniques
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.ACSK856 years agoI found the pre-work online portion to be very useful. It was detailed, interactive and really taught the techniques well. Once we got in person, it made the hands on portion much easier and solidified the knowledge well. My only negative about the course was that, while the instructor was good, he had an incredibly strong accent that made it difficult to understand a lot of what was being talked about. If I hadn't done the pre-work, I would not have understood much.
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- The following reviews are for product "Adult CPR/AED-BL-r.21"
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Great class
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.VW1232 weeks agoGreat and informational class! I need to keep this certification current due to my job and the whole process was great.
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CPR/AED blended class
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Very confident responder1 week agoI enjoyed my blended CPR/AED class. Taking the online portion was informative. I enjoyed that I could take it without interuptions in the comfort of my home. The in-class portion was really great! I put into action what we learned online, and reviewed in class. Our instructor was outstanding. She explained, and tested us just so we performed just like in the videos. I feel confident that I can assist anyone in distress using the skills I learned. Thank you Red Cross!
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- The following reviews are for product "Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED-r.21"
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Great class and experience!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.BF332 days agoWonderful class and such helpful information that I am so happy to now know! My instructor was absolutely incredible. She was confident and well spoken and you can tell she truly loves what she does and that what she teaches is important to her. This made our 5 hour class a breeze! I would recommend anybody and everybody take this class.
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Got exactly what I needed
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.vegangel2 days agoCorey is one of the most efficient First Aid/CPR/AED instructors I've had (over the past 30+ years). He spent just the right amount of time on each unit and made the class interesting. I also have to say the ARC videos are much better than the old ones!
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- The following reviews are for product "Adult CPR/AED"
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Learning to Save a Life
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.CancerWarrior4 years agoWhile you hope you never need it, CPR/AED training is insurance just in case the need arises. Melanie was the instructor for our class and made 3 hours vanish it went by so quickly! She talked to us not at us, asked questions about our experience and why we wanted to learn. She helped those who might not grasp the concept as quickly, but was always helpful and supportive! She is friendly and knowledgeable about what she teaches and enjoys the personal interaction with her students. She is most ... definitely in the right place doing the right job!
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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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- The following reviews are for product "Adult CPR/AED-r.21"
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Great Instructor
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.RJEB1 day agoThe instructor was extremely engaging and made a course I've taken several times fun and educational. Left feeling competent to deliver CPR and use an AED.
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Very Well Done!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.EAEZ1 week agoThis training was very well presented and conducted in a way that was clear and paced so that we gained meaningful comprehension and confidence. The instructor was excellent at gauging the participants level of understanding and adapted accordingly. Great job!
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