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CPR

Starting a CPR and First Aid Training Business in 8 Steps

Whether you're looking to earn a little extra income on the side – or you want to know how to start a business teaching CPR and First Aid full time – there are some simple steps you can take to reach your goal.

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BBP

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Training Requirements

Find out the OSHA requirements for Bloodborne Pathogen Training requirements and sign up for the online course from the American Red Cross.

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CPR

20+ Careers Where CPR Training Is Relevant

Learn how CPR training enhances readiness in diverse fields like healthcare, caregiving, construction, flight attendants, office workers, and more.

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CPR, First Aid, AED Articles

How to Use Naloxone During a Suspected Opioid Overdose

Naloxone is available in several forms and understanding how to use the product you have can make it easier to know when someone needs help.

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What Is Naloxone and How Does It Reverse an Opioid Overdose?

Understanding what naloxone is and when to use it can help you act quickly in an opioid overdose emergency.

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Signs of an Opioid Overdose

With proper training from the Red Cross, anyone can learn to spot an opioid overdose, respond safely and give care until advanced emergency help arrives.

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Where to Find AED Locations in an Emergency

Knowing where to find an AED and how to use it can help you act with confidence in an emergency when every second counts.

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Anaphylaxis vs. Anaphylactic Shock

Knowing the difference between anaphylaxis and anaphylactic shock can help you better understand the severity of a reaction but remember both are emergencies.

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Anaphylaxis Awareness & Response

Learn the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and how to care for a person having a severe allergic reaction from the American Red Cross.

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Who Should Carry Naloxone?

Dr. Nathan Charlton explains who should carry naloxone and why having naloxone in a first aid kit can help in an opioid overdose situation.

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Why Teaching First Aid and CPR to Children Matters

Dr. Elizabeth Hewett Brumberg explains how early training improves emergency response.

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Why National Overdose Awareness Day Matters: Powerful Prevention Strategies

National Overdose Day helps raise awareness, reduce stigma and empower people with the knowledge and tools they need to respond to opioid overdoses effectively.

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Bystander CPR Can Make a Life-Saving Difference

Bystander CPR is defined as CPR performed by a person who is not responding as part of an organized emergency response system to a cardiac arrest.

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What to Know About AEDs: Skills, Safety, and Facts

AED skills you can trust. Red Cross expert Gunnar Mohlhenrich tackles common fears and clears up the life-saving facts behind cardiac arrest response.

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CPR & AED Awareness Week: Learn a Skill, Save a Life

National CPR and AED Awareness Week (June 1–7) is a critical reminder: learning these lifesaving skills empowers anyone to be the difference between life and death.

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Wondering What to Get New Parents? Consider Safety and Preparedness Gift Ideas

Looking for a unique gift idea for new parents? Consider providing peace of mind with CPR and first classes or supplies from the Red Cross.

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National EMS Week

Learn how you can honor emergency medical service personnel during National EMS Week in May.

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CPR Songs for Chest Compressions

The American Red Cross curated a list of CPR songs that fit the right beats per minute for CPR compressions. Create your playlist with these popular songs.

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What to Expect, Wear, and Bring to your Red Cross CPR/AED Class

Learn what to expect, wear and bring to your Red Cross CPR/AED class with this instructional video.

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Pet Certifications for Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers

Learn more about pet certifications, courses for dog walkers, and the importance of pet sitter training to boost your knowledge and ability to care for animals.

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How to Apply a Tourniquet

Understand how to apply to tourniquet with these step-by-step instructions from the American Red Cross.

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Empower Your Loved Ones: Give the Gift of Life with CPR and First Aid Training this Holiday Season

Give the gift of peace of mind. Safety gifts from CPR/First Aid/AED training to first aid kits and tools, can empower others to feel prepared in emergencies.

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How to Help Your Community

Read our practical ideas on how to help your community and make a meaningful change.

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month

Read about National Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness Month, an annual campaign held in October.

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CPR Facts & Statistics

Read about facts and statistics about CPR, cardiac arrest and AEDs/Defibrillators from the American Red Cross.

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Expert Tips for Handling Emergencies: Staying Cool in Chaos at Work or Home

Watch our interview, Expert Tips for Handling Emergencies: Staying Cool in Chaos, focusing on how to stay calm when faced with a medical emergency and the crucial first steps to take if you are in one.

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CNA Skills for Your Resume

Learn the hard and soft CNA skills you should have for your career as a nursing assistant - from CPR/AED training to communication. Learn more at the Red Cross.

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Check, Call, Care: 3 Emergency Actions Steps to Take to Save Lives

Read about the 3 Cs of first aid from the American Red Cross. Sign up for a CPR and first aid course today!

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11 Critical Survival Skills That Could Save Your Life

Knowing basic survival skills are your best chance to thrive and remain in charge during an unforeseen circumstance.

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National Preparedness Month

Read about National Preparedness Month, also known as September Safety Month or Disaster Preparedness Month, an annual campaign held in September.

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest: How to Respond

Learn how to respond to a sudden cardiac arrest.

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5 Ways to Help Other People in Need: From Compassion to Action

Read 5 ways to help those in need from the American Red Cross.

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A-B-C vs. C-A-B

Learn why Red Cross uses ABC and considers CAB problematic.

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Pediatric Stroke: Signs, Symptoms, & First Aid

Learn the common signs and symptoms of stroke in children under 18 years of age.

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Febrile Seizure: Symptoms & Treatment

Learn what first aid providers should do if an infant/child (6 months or older) is having a suspected febrile seizure from the Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council.

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History of CPR

Uncover the story of CPR, tracing its roots back through history.

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Is CPR Certification Necessary for Personal Trainers?

Learn if CPR certification is crucial for personal trainers & fitness instructors. ️Read now and make an informed decision!

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CPR and First Aid Training for Parents

Read our guide on CPR and first aid training for parents to learn the lifesaving skills to ensure your child's safety.

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First Aid Training for Grandparents

Read our guide on CPR and first aid training for grandparents to learn the lifesaving skill until help arrives.

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What is CPR?

Understand what is CPR, types of CPR and why it is so important.

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7 Basic Lifesaving Skills You Should Know for These Common Emergencies

Read our 7 potentially life-threatening scenarios, as well as information about the basic skills you can learn to help save a life in each situation.

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20+ Careers Where CPR Training Is Relevant

Learn how CPR training enhances readiness in diverse fields like healthcare, caregiving, construction, flight attendants, office workers, and more.

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Babysitting & Childcare Articles

Babysitting Tips: Simple Steps to Become a Trusted Sitter

Get babysitting tips from the American Red Cross. Know what to do before, during and after each job, plus why getting babysitting training can make all the difference.

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Important Certifications You Should Have to Work at or Open a Daycare Center

Whether you're opening your own daycare or want to work as a child care provider, the right certifications are your foundation. Learn more at the Red Cross.

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Smart Summer Jobs for Teens: Babysitting, Lifeguarding and Pet Sitting

Babysitting, lifeguarding and pet sitting are good summer jobs for teens, especially those seeking flexible hours, meaningful work and valuable life skills.

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Age-Appropriate Toys, Games and Activities to Support Child Development

Learn more about toys, games and activities that support child development from infants to young children with American Red Cross childcare classes.

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How Old Do You Have to Be to Babysit?

Understand how old you have to be to babysit from the American Red Cross.

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Difference Between a Nanny and Babysitter

Read about the differences between a nanny and a babysitter.

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What is A Babysitter, Responsibilities, and How to Start

Understanding the responsibilities of a babysitter will help you get started in your babysitting career.

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How to Become a Nanny or Au Pair

Learn how to become a nanny or au pair as well as the Red Cross First Aid and CPR courses to help you prepare for an emergency.

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15 Babysitting Skills for Your Resume

Launch your babysitting career or boost your babysitter resume skills with these 15 things to consider.

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Online Training for Caregivers

Learn about online caregiving training and how the online Advanced Child Care Training and Babysitting Basics courses help caregivers prepare for emergencies of all sizes.

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Resuscitation Suite (BLS, ALS, PALS, NALS) Articles

Saving Newborn Lives: Inside the NALS Program

Learn how the Red Cross NALS program elevates newborn resuscitation skills in maternity‑deserts.

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Advancing Resuscitation Education for Better Outcomes

Explore the latest innovations in the Resuscitation Suite® BLS, ALS, and PALS r.25 programs from the American Red Cross.

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Celebrating Neonatal Nurses Week: Honoring the Heart of Newborn Care

Each September, Neonatal Nurses Week is a chance to recognize the expertise, compassion, and resilience of neonatal nurses.

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BLS vs. CPR: Which Certification Is Right For Me?

Read about the differences between CPR and BLS certification to choose CPR or BLS based on your needs.

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BLS vs. BCLS

Understand the differences between BLS and BCLS and how the American Red Cross can help you complete your BLS certification.

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ALS vs. BLS: Which Certification Is Right for Me?

Understand the differences between ALS and BLS and how the American Red Cross can help you complete your ALS certification and/or BLS certification.

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ACLS vs. BLS: Which Certification Is Right for Me?

Understand the differences between ACLS and BLS and how the American Red Cross can help you complete your ALS or BLS certification.

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ACLS vs. PALS: Which Certification Is Right for Me?

Understand the differences between ACLS and PALS and how the American Red Cross can help you complete your ALS or PALS certification.

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Lifeguarding & Water Safety Articles

Dry or Delayed/Secondary Drowning

American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council debunks Debunking the Existence of Dry or Delayed/Secondary Drowning.

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Shallow Water Blackout vs. Hypoxic Blackout

Understand the differences between hypoxic and shallow water blackouts with a video from Dr. Joshua M. Tobin.

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Should You Eat Right Before Swimming?

Find out if eating right before swimming has health risks or increases the risk of drowning.

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Red Cross Store Articles

Restaurant First Aid Kits: Kitchen First Aid and Safety Essentials

Find the best first aid kit for your restaurant or commercial kitchen. Find kits and more at the American Red Cross.

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Hurricane Supply List and Preparedness Tips

Prepare for a hurricane by assembling a kit with items from your hurricane supply list. Check out the Red Cross for essential supplies and emergency preparation tips.

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Instructor Kit Buying Guide: First Aid/CPR/AED, BLS, CPRO and Lifeguarding

Read our buying guide on Instructor Kits offered at the Red Cross Store for our First Aid/CPR/AED, Basic Life Support (BLS), Lifeguard, CPRO or other courses.

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Survival Kit Buying Guide: Master Disaster and Prepare for the Unexpected

Read our buying guide on emergency survival kits for sale at the Red Cross Store to help you help you stay safe during times of crisis.

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Emergency Car Kit: 10 Items You Should Have

Read why a well-equipped emergency car kit is a simple step you can take today to ensure that you’re ready for anything.

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First Aid Kits for College Students

Teachers and college students, make sure your first aid kits are ready for the new school year. Check out the Red Cross checklist and guide.

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Travel Smart: Pack These First Aid Kit Essentials in Your Suitcase

Make sure you pack the essentials in your travel first aid kit whether it's an overnight trip or an international adventure. Check out the Red Cross guide.

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CPR Manikin Buying Guide

Read our buying guide on CPR manikins offered at the Red Cross Store.

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Vehicle Kit Essentials

Make sure your vehicle kit is packed with the first aid items you need for cars, boats, RVs, and commercial vehicles.

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Do First Aid Kits Expire?

Learn about the average life cycles of first aid kit components.

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Craft the Ultimate Hiking First Aid Kit

Make sure your first aid kit is properly stocked for hiking with the Red Cross checklist.

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Camping First Aid Kit Checklist

Make sure your first aid kit is properly stocked for camping with the Red Cross checklist.

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Workplace Safety Articles

OSHA Safe and Sound Week: Promoting Workplace Safety and Health

OSHA Safe and Sound Week is an annual campaign led by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in partnership with other safety organizations.

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Business Continuity Planning Tips

Explore the key elements of an effective disaster preparedness plan for businesses with Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council member Michael Kleeman.

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Expert Tips for Handling Emergencies: Staying Cool in Chaos at Work or Home

Watch our interview, Expert Tips for Handling Emergencies: Staying Cool in Chaos, focusing on how to stay calm when faced with a medical emergency and the crucial first steps to take if you are in one.

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Business Safety Training Tips & Best Practices

Learn why it's important to have your employees well-trained in CPR, AED, and First Aid to be prepared in the event of an emergency.

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About Red Cross Training Services

Training Services is a division of the American Red Cross with the mission to spread knowledge and educate as many members of the national community in lifesaving procedures. Our services include training courses for CPR and AED, First Aid, BLS (Basic Life Support), babysitting, Caregiving, Lifeguarding Water Safety, and more.

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