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About Class Formats

Online Learning

  • Self-paced, interactive instruction from your laptop or tablet
  • Demonstration of skill proficiency is NOT available
  • Start your course immediately
  • 2-year Red Cross Certificate of Completion may not meet workplace requirements

Blended Learning (Online + Classroom)

  • Combines in-person sessions with self-paced, interactive online instruction
  • Complete online course, then demonstrate competencies with a certified instructor
  • 2-year Red Cross Certification meets professional licensing compliance
  • Satisfies OSHA workplace requirements

In-Person Instructor Led Training (Classroom)

  • Combines lecture with hands-on skills sessions
  • Experienced instructors in classroom setting
  • Convenient locations and times
  • 2-year Red Cross Certification meets professional licensing compliance
  • Satisfies OSHA workplace requirements

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Taking a First Aid Class

Learn First Aid Skills to Be Prepared in an Emergency

Be prepared to act when emergencies arise with the updated First Aid, CPR, and AED courses from the Red Cross. Developed and taught by experts, the enhanced program meets OSHA, workplace, and other regulatory requirements. With flexible training options, you can learn in the way that works best for you. Through personalized learning, interactive scenarios, peer-to-peer activities, and hands-on skill practice, you’ll build the knowledge and skills to respond when moments matter.
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What You Learn

What You'll Learn

What is First Aid

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.
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The Science Behind The Training

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.
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How We Teach

How We Teach

Classroom / Skills Check

In-Person Instructor Led Training, ILT (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 and Classroom

Blended Learning (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

Online Learning

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

Certifications & CEUs

Certifications Made Simple

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.
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Continuing Education

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.
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First Aid Training

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.

Students practicing back blows on infant CPR manikins with an instructor overseeing technique.

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.

American Red Cross First Aid Course Reviews

Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Online
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Amazing visuals, outstanding explanations

Berty · 10 hours ago

I came into the Adult First Aid/CPR/AED training already knowing most of the information, since I have already taken the course before. I very much appreciated the quick quiz I could do if I already knew the material. It helped me see what I was very good at, and what I needed more focus on. It was also very helpful when I did get a question wrong, it would explain in great detail why it was wrong, and what would be correct in the situation. The videos were very helpful, the situations were very realistic so you could see what an actual situation would look like, and not just textbook information on what to do.

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Exceptional Instructor, Engaging & Informative!

HisMaican · 13 hours ago

I had an excellent experience completing my Adult First Aid/CPR/AED skills training with Ian! He was knowledgeable, professional, patient, and incredibly engaging throughout the entire session. Ian has a wonderful ability to make important, potentially lifesaving information both educational and entertaining. His thoughtful approach created a comfortable learning environment where participants could ask questions, practice their skills, and feel confident in what they were learning. My only constructive feedback concerns the delayed start of the class, which was through no fault of Ian's. Unfortunately, some participants arrived unprepared to provide verification that they had completed the required online portion of the training. This caused an unnecessary delay that could have been avoided with clearer reminders or verification requirements before attending the in-person skills session. Despite this minor inconvenience, Ian handled everything with professionalism and maintained a positive, welcoming atmosphere. His enthusiasm, patience, and dedication to ensuring that everyone understood the material truly made the experience worthwhile. I would absolutely recommend this training, especially with Ian as the instructor. He is a tremendous asset to the program, and I walked away feeling more knowledgeable, prepared, and confident in my ability to respond to an emergency. Five stars for Ian!

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