
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-r.21"
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Great Class
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Ebbs982 months agoI honestly was very nervous going into this class. I never thought that I would pass but here we are with my first aid certification/CPR/AED. The instructor did an incredible job, not only teaching, but guiding us with the tools in the skills that we Will need in the future. This makes me want to sign up for even more classes to get even more skills and certifications. Thank you to the instructor and all the other instructors. We appreciate you guys.
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A good teacher, who knew all of the subjects well
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.Chermon4 weeks agoI thought the class was a good class. The teacher was fine and all of that, but I think a little ttoo much to cram into three hours. I’m used to doing the 9 to 3 type thing for all three of those combined. Had I not done This class multiple times Before, it might’ve been difficult to memorize a lot of of the steps for each task, but I got through it and I’m grateful I did and I want to thank you for my certification update!
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- The following reviews are for product "Adult First Aid/CPR/AED"
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Made me want to keep learning and practicing
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.GSCa3 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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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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- 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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Excellent instructor
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Lasher35 years agoI have taken this course a total of 15 times in my 30-year career as an early childhood educator. Gerald made the class engaging and allowed time for the other professionals in my course to network and share our experiences and knowledge with one another. It was the first time it did not feel like a long day.
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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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- The following reviews are for product "Adult First Aid/CPR/AED-BL-r.21"
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This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
nicki8764 days ago
I attended the Adult First Aid/CPR/AED-BL-r.21 class in June and it was a great re-certification experience. Siri was a great instructor and she kept the class lively and interesting. The class runs long (it has for all 3 of my re-certifications) so plan for an extra 15-30 minutes depending on questions.
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Great features
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Jpack4 days agoI'm glad I invested in this class and it was an awesome experience. George the instructor was very knowledgeable and personable man that took it very serious but also made it extremely fun!
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- The following reviews are for product "Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED-BL-r.21"
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Worthwhile Class
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.JW334 days agoThe class is useful and full of good information. It has a some visual aspects for people who are visual learners while also having text. I think the online portion could be more interactive and the general set up of the pages could be more modern.
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Best instructor I've ever had!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Saed2 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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