
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 and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED"
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Wonderful Class!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Chad12773 years agoThis class went very well. Jennifer White, the instructor, did an amazing job teaching the course. She is very knowledgeable and represents The American Red Cross well. This was with fifth time taking a CRP/AED/First Aid course and this was for sure my favorite class. It was my first time taking it through the American Red Cross. I learned many new things throughout this class. I also took a First Aid for Opioid Overdose class online a few days after this class and was also very pleased. I plan ... to take one or two more online courses. I help with first aid at my church and I now feel I am more prepared in the event of a medical emergency.
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Love the Blended Learning option!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.NicoleL3 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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Learning with laughter
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.ToiLinn1 week agoI enjoyed the personalization that the instructor added to this class, giving examples of using what is available to you to save someone's life helped me change my perspective on how I can handle things moving forward.
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Very good class
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Juanitorus1 month agoThe class in general was very helpful. Having the extra in-class portion really helped explaining things I had questions on from watching online videos. With class being only a few people, it allowed the instructor to get more in depth with us instead of any one person hiding in back of class just to pass.
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- The following reviews are for product "Adult First Aid/CPR/AED"
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Happy to recommend
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.gifflinda3 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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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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- The following reviews are for product "Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED-BL-r.21"
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Get your training done here!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.CPR certification was3 years agoHad to have hands on CPR training for my job. Was dreading it, but the instructor was knowledgeable and nice he wasn’t boring and we had an interactive learning experience. Wasn’t bad at all.
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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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- The following reviews are for product "Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED-BL-r.21"
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Best instructor I've ever had!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Saed3 weeks 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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Comprehensive Training
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.EWood2 months agoMaintaining a current First Aid/CPR certification is mandatory for my job role. I find both the online and in person portion of this training to be comprehensive and gives the tools needed to be confident in administering life saving care to an individual in need. The in person instructor for this course was absolutely phenomenal, the best instructor I have had in all the Red Cross courses I have take. He made it very easy to learn and offered constructive feedback to instill confidence and ... accurate technique. The in person class was enjoyable, insightful, and fun.
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- The following reviews are for product "California Child Care: Pediatric First Aid and CPR"
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excellent presentation and knowledge
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Transition14 years agoI was pleasantly surprised I enjoyed my Pediatric First Aid and CPR class. I leaned a lot and was surprised what I thought I knew about burns was wrong. The instructor was amazing full of knowledge and energy, she actually made the class fun, exciting and learning easy. I know for a fact I can give CPR AND FIRST AID TO AN ADULT OR CHILD WHICH COULD RESULT IN SAVING A LIFE! Thank you Catina!
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Awesome Class
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.SFCC3 years agoThe class was very informative I was 20 Kate due to horrible traffic and was let in . I drove over two hours so that was nice of the instructor to let me In because she did not have to ..
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