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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 and Pediatric CPR/AED-r.21"
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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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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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- The following reviews are for product "Adult CPR/AED"
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Great learning experience!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.CoachChelsea4 years agoFor a very easy to understand and engaging way to gain CPR/AED skills, I would recommend the Red Cross class I just took. The online components were not just boring videos but repetitive practice of the most important skills when providing assistance in an emergency. The in-person skills practice followed all the safe practices for covid prevention while still allowing for real practice of skills using dummies and tools like the practice AED. I left feeling confident that I can provide quality ... care in the event of an emergency!
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Great!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.kj011 week agoGreat class. Very informative and helpful since this was my first time taking anything like this.
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- The following reviews are for product "Adult First Aid/CPR/AED-BL"
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Awesome Instructor!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.A aron 753 years agoI attended the Skills Session on January 24th in Minneapolis. The instructor was phenomenal! He went above and beyond just the skills and explained in detail WHY things are done the way they are. It was also helpful that he had real-world experience in the medical field and has been emergency situations. I was required to attend this training for my job and was not enthused about going, however, it turned out to be extremely interesting and I would recommend this training to anyone!
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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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- The following reviews are for product "Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED"
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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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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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- The following reviews are for product "Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED-r.21"
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Time flew by
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Anairam3 weeks agoThis was such a great class! The instructor was personable and patient, which makes everything so much easier. The material was simple enough to learn and remember, but detailed enough to where I felt I learned so much from the class. I would definitely recommend this class to my friends, family and work colleagues!
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Lots of good information
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.SBB672 days 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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- The following reviews are for product "Adult CPR/AED-BL-r.21"
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Excellent!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Reginamarie2 weeks agoThis course is very well done. The online access is great plus I can revisit and get a refresher anytime. The in-person portion was exactly what I needed. Just enough hands-on instruction to get a feel for how to actually perform CPR and utilize the AED. While I hope to never have to use it, I’m thankful for this skill. Also, my instructor Homer made class a great experience!
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Great Instructor
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Terrence S3 days agoI had to renew my certification for cpr because it is required in the role I'm currently working. I work in healthcare as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. I have taken the course several times before and it has been great. However, this particular class was incredible due to the instructor. She actually taught me new things and her energy was incredible. I highly recommend her.
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