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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"
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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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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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- The following reviews are for product "Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED-BL-r.21"
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Good, not outstanding.
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.CPR11111111 week agoClass was effective as a refresher, but could be improved on. The in-person component involved more videos, which I didn't really appreciate as we had already gone through several hours of videos for the online component. Also, a first-aid class like this NEEDS to at least mention Narcan. It is life-saving, and is quick to train.
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Great teaching
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.sice1 day agoI really appreciated the blended learning. I was able to learn the book work at my pace and review it thoroughly before going in to demonstrate the technique. I also really liked that our instructor had real world experience with all of the material and was able to help us think through scenarios where the ideal environment presented in the training videos weren't available (e.g., there is no chair to sit in to give an infant the required back blows and chest compressions or how to help someone ... larger and taller than you.)
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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 First Aid/CPR/AED-r.21"
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Outstanding Instructor
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.First Responder Glam Tech2 weeks agoI had a great experience with my instructor! He made the class engaging, informative, and even fun which I didn’t expect from a course like this. His sense of humor helped ease any nerves, and he created a comfortable environment where I felt confident asking questions. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure I understood the steps, not just memorized them. By the end of the course, I feel prepared and empowered to act as a first responder if needed. Highly recommend him to ... anyone looking to learn these lifesaving skills!
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Amazing knowledgeable instructor great teaching
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Janelis2 weeks agoI’ve been to at least four other first aid CPR trainings and this is the best one yet. I’m not great with names but I have to say that the teacher was excellent she had a great personality and made everyone feel Comfortable as well as having great knowledge of every subject she taught with ease and the hands on training which I believe is a lot more effective than just talking the whole time or watching a video I definitely would recommend it no matter how Far I went To get this training it was worth it!
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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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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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- The following reviews are for product "Adult First Aid/CPR/AED"
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Great Class but Slightly Strange Format
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Nicole44813 years agoThe class was great and they fit a lot of information into a short amount of time. I felt a lot more confident in my knowledge and abilities after the class. My only issue with the class is that I took the Adult First Aid/CPR/AED class but the in-person skills class also included the children's section so I had to sit through some information that I wasn't getting certified for. It wasn't a big deal but it seems like they should have put that information at the end so those who didn't need that ... information could leave early.
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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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