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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"
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Insightful and practical training
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.PhilipR563 years agoI learned a lot from this training. I hope that I am not required to use the training but I feel confident that if the need arises I am much better prepared than I was to help. I discovered that I didn't know the basics for example when to and when not to use CPR. I found the Check Call Care approach logical and I am sure it has saved lives. And the SAMPLE checklist is very helpful. There is a lot to remember from this short course. Our instructor was wonderful - patient and professional.
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Exceptional experience
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.AnneY4 years agoI took the class as a requirement for my CPT. The instructor was amazing. She knew how to teach all the aspects and made it easy to understand. Very friendly and professional. If I have to take any more classes, I hope that I have the same instructor. The content itself, was easy to understand and learn. The videos were very informative. Once I completed the class, my certification was sent to my email so I could print it out for what I needed.
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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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By far the most memorable training!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Hadrey5 years agoI’ve had to keep up CPR training for several years for work, but this was my first time using Red Cross - and I will never use a different source for training now! The online course was so repetitive, while placing you in many different realistic scenarios - and the interactive course trainer was so personable and made sure all students were worked with individually. This has been the first course that I feel remarkably confident that I can remember every vital step in an emergency scenario!
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- The following reviews are for product "Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED-r.21"
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This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
Leo Lou1 month ago
i took the adult and pediatric first aid/Cpr/aed-r.21 training course on April 2, 2025 on the campus of Texas Health Science University. This training course is excellent one. I got systematic knowledge about CPR and had hand on practice on the emergency techniques as well. It impressed me a lot! Thanks!
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Adult/Infant AED, Controlling Bleeding and Choking
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Dr Tracy3 weeks agoExcellent class. Dr. Tracy is an excellent well-rounded teacher/instructor. His class was well organized and clearly presented. He presented the material in a manner that is precise and in tune with todays expectations. I feel that after the class I am prepared to prepare my class outline and lead by exampe.
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- 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.
RDraughn1 week 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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This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
Phoenixontherise1 month ago
I am truly elated for this opportunity from the reputable platform. It's hard to find that with all the scamming going around. Wasn't difficult, I am truly satisfied. I live in Hartford if u had a closer location would be fantastic for my ne,t certication.
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- The following reviews are for product "Adult CPR/AED-r.21"
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Great Class
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.William W3 weeks agoI took the CPR/AED class on 04/12/2025. The instructor was very knowledgeable and did a great job teaching the class. I was made to feel comfortable and appreciated. I would recommend this class to anyone who would like to learn basic lifesaving skills.
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Great Instructor!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.gabya1 day agoVery informational class. The instructor was very knowledgable and made everyone feel comfortable and encouraged to learn CPR. Went by so fast!
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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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Very Helpful Course
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.rmw623 years agoI needed to take an Infant and Child CPR course for a new job. The course offered by the American Red Cross is straightforward with a lot of opportunity to practice and get feedback. The instructor was knowledgable, friendly and helpful.
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