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Why Take a First Aid Class?
Save Time and Money. Personalized, Flexible Learning.
What You Learn
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
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 & 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
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-BL-r.21"
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I had fun learning!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Blessed ONe2 weeks agoI was able to get into a class at the last minute. I was nervous at first because I know how important the info is and I really needed to pass. The instructer was very nice and made sure we understood our assignments. We practiced what we learned and that helped us to remember the information that was giving. Thank you I feel a lot more prepared for an emergency than I did before.
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This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
ANR15 days ago
I was so nervous about attending a class with strangers. The instructor was very funny and knew how to break the ice. It was a comfortable environment to refresh what I learned and add to that information. He did not just read straight from the powerpoint, he walked and talked us through everything. He showed us how to properly perform CPR instead of just telling us. If I take another class, I really hope I get him again. He knows how to engage his students and capture our attention.
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- The following reviews are for product "Adult First Aid/CPR/AED-BL-r.21"
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Great Instructor Ever!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.KatLash1 month agoI have had Red Cross classes over the years. My instructor was the best I have had so far!. He was thorough, smart, witty, funny, put us at ease, professional. As an older gentleman, he gave us also some good" life gem" advice/ lessons as a bonus. My bad, I forgot his name. I'll never forget what a great, inspiring instructor he has been! Thank you very much Sir, and God bless you!
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Great class and teacher
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Valeried6 days 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 First Aid/CPR/AED-BL"
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Made me want to keep learning and practicing
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.GSCa4 years agoThe online portion was a little glitchy at times, but the organization was stepped well, required increasing autonomy to internalize skills while keeping a good amount of support/scaffolding, and in general felt like people who were good instructors designed it. The sections were a good length. The in-person instructor, Randy, was excellent. To the point but also patient, used humor well, and I felt set a high bar for himself and the class while also being extremely supportive. I was actually ... a little disappointed to leave and would like to take further training with him.
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Just what I needed
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.QIZU4 years agoI'm required to stay up-to-date on certification in AED/CPR/FA for my job, and since my job wasn't allowed to do our normal in-person trainings this year due to COVID, we were all on our own. The online class followed by the 1-year provisional in-person class ended up being perfect for me. Everything I needed to review was covered, and in a way I could easily understand. The instructor for the in-person class was a little cranky at first, but it was early in the morning, so no judgement. He ... ended up covering everything we needed to know very professionally once we actually got started.
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- The following reviews are for product "California Child Care: Pediatric First Aid and CPR"
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Amazing Class
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Melii4 years agoIt was so informative! Learned more than I thought I would and glad I did! This class informed me on laws I didn’t even know existed! The teacher was very clear and answered every single question that I had!
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Great Instructor
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Tina1985s4 years agoIt was a great class. Tge instructor was so engaging that you were awake the whole time and not bored. Held so much knowledge and experience. Had us laughing. It was an all around fun and great experience.
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- The following reviews are for product "Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED-BL-r.21"
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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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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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- The following reviews are for product "Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED-BL"
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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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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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