
Why Take a First Aid Class?
Save Time and Money. Personalized, Flexible Learning.
What You'll Learn

What is First Aid?
When you understand first aid, you'll gain the ability to help those in need. Through our first aid certification classes you'll learn how to respond to specific situations, which will help you care for people in crisis as they wait for medical professionals to arrive.
The Science Behind The Training
Behind every American Red Cross health and safety training program stands a team of experts ensuring what is taught is based on the latest and best in emergency science.How We Teach

Classroom / Skills Check
- Local in-person training
- Learn from experienced instructors
- Convenient locations and times for instructor led skills check
- Satisfies OSHA workplace safety certification requirements

Online + Classroom
- Combines the flexibility of online training with instructor-led skills check
- Start taking your online portion immediately
- Convenient locations and times for in-person or virtual skills check with experienced instructors
- Satisfies OSHA workplace safety certification requirements

Online
- Work at your own pace
- Engaging and Interactive courses
- Start taking your course immediately
- Course access after completion
Certifications & CEUs

Certifications Made Simple
The American Red Cross makes certification fast, simple and easy. With Red Cross Digital Certificates you get anytime, anywhere access to your certificates; plus print, share, and download wherever and whenever you like. And Recertification Courses allow you to refresh your memory, renew your skills and stay up to date on the latest techniques.
Continuing Education
We are an Accredited Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). to award Nurses, social workers, teachers, and other professionals who need continuing education units to maintain licensure or certification. Learn more about Continuing Education Units.Class Materials
Downloads

First Aid Training
Whether you take an instructor-led class, an online course, or take advantage of our blended learning experience, which combines online coursework with instructor-led training, you'll learn from some of the best in the industry. Knowledgeable, understanding and able to deliver information suited to a wide range of learning styles, American Red Cross first aid instructors will help ensure that you not only understand the steps for performing first aid, but that you have the confidence and skills necessary to perform them correctly.

Performing First Aid
At the Red Cross, first aid training prepares you to provide care to children, adults, and pets during times of crisis. However, like many things, if you don't use your skills frequently, they're easy to forget. That's why, when you take our first aid certification classes, you'll also receive free online access to our first aid refreshers and a printable list of the basic steps for performing first aid. This way, you can practice your skills regularly, and keep reminders in the places you might need them most, like in the first aid kit in your car, home, or desk.

- The following reviews are for product "Adult First Aid/CPR/AED"
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First Aid/AED/CPR course
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.One Eye Dog4 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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Happy to recommend
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.gifflinda4 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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- The following reviews are for product "Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED"
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Excellent instructor
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Kristel4 years agoThis is my second time taking the Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course. Of the two instructors I've had, this instructor, Melanie, was by far the best. She was engaging and interactive. She kept us entertaining and encouraged participation. She was open to question and answered them very well. I love that she provided her own experiences as well. Additionally, she provided a pretty good explanation of why certain steps are taken based on physiological principles. I have my PhD physiology ... and neuroscience, and the way she explained why processes are implemented in a certain way really helped us remember the content.
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Love the Blended Learning option!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.NicoleL4 years agoI had never taken a partially online/in person CPR/First Aid training prior to this course. What I needed refreshers on was easily explained via the online portion but the skills in person portion was the best part. The instructor gave awesome scenarios of potential situations to assist participants not only skill building, but also how we may react quickly in a real situation. Highly recommend this course and the instructor!
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- The following reviews are for product "Adult First Aid/CPR/AED-BL-r.21"
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Top-Notch Training from a Great Instructor!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.JJam1 day agoI enjoyed this course with the excellent instruction and realistic hands-on training. The combination of classroom review and Q & A sessions, along with practice of CPR, bleeding control, and demonstration of competency, reinforced the learning objectives. Outstanding experience overall!
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Great class and teacher
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Valeried2 weeks agoOur teacher was great. I believe his name was Noah. Very thorough and he made sure that we understand and were completing all procedures correctly. I feel prepared should I ever encounter an emergency.
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- The following reviews are for product "Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED-BL-r.21"
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Camarillo location rockin it!!!!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Abbey Road3 weeks agoI needed recertification for my acupuncture licensing application and found a class that was being held near my home the same day I searched. I was able to complete the online training and drive to the skills class all in one day. My teacher was super knowledgeable, funny, kind and engaging. I think his name was Daryl but I’m not sure. He trains lifeguards and made the class useful and enjoyable.
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Best instructor I've ever had!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Saed3 months agoHomer Butler is hands down the best cpr instructor I've had in the 15 years I've been maintaining my certification. I would recertify with Homer every time if it's an option.
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Salvation Army first aid, cpr, aed clasd
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.Hoolie1 month agoThis was a helpful and efficiant class overall. I just usually don’t give 5 stars to anyone. It got me to focus and pay attention and this is what I need in this hectic world. I would like to make this a yearly event. I’m trying to renter the workforce, possibly taking classes. So this was an excellent start to see how nervous I might be! Thank you so much Salvation Army.
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Excellent class.
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Big Ron3 weeks agoThis is my first time. Taking the course through the red cross. I will definitely, Take the course again with the red cross. I will recommend my company to send everybody to this class. The teacher was excellent and she kept the class moving. I did not get bored.
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- The following reviews are for product "Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED-BL-r.21"
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Adult First Aid /CPR, AED
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Jpickett2 years agoMs. Yadira is a great instructor when giving information about the CPR/First Aid and child training program. I was able to retain a lot of the information as well to apply it for future insuations. I would recommend this instructor for future training.Thank you, Ms.Yadira.
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laid back but well informed instrutor
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.kateburns3 years agoOnline content was interactive and in person session was apprpriate
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