American Red Cross CPR and AED
The American Red Cross CPR and AED in-person class is an essential training course for anyone who wants to be prepared to save lives in emergency situations. By learning how to perform CPR and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), you'll gain vital skills that can make a difference in critical moments. The certification you earn is nationally recognized and meets all necessary requirements for regulated training. Led by experienced instructors, this engaging class combines video content with hands-on group training, ensuring you leave with the confidence and knowledge to act effectively when it counts. Sign up today and empower yourself to help others!
Intended audience
The American Red Cross CPR and AED training is a practical solution for those needing an introductory CPR/AED course for their license or job. It's also a great way to earn merit badges in Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. This course provides you with the essential knowledge and skills to save someone in a cardiac arrest or choking emergency, making it a useful and relevant choice.
American Red Cross CPR Instructors
Successful completion (certification)
- Written evaluation: Is only required if job or state license requires it.
- Performance evaluation: All students must perform required skills competently without assistance.
Recognized certification period
Up to 2 years
Recommended time to complete
- Initial training: 2 hours
- Renewal training: Less than initial instructional time Combine with CPR and AED
Class topics
- First Aid Provider
- Legal Considerations
- Recognizing an Emergency
- Deciding to Help
- Personal Safety
- Disease Transmission and Universal Precautions
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- Primary Assessment—Unresponsive
- Unresponsive and Breathing—Recovery Position
- Primary Assessment—Responsive
- Secondary Assessment
- Control of Bleeding
- Internal Bleeding
- Managing Shock
- Amputation
- Impaled Object
- Open Chest Injury
- Open Abdominal Injury
- Head, Neck, or Back Injury
- Heat Emergencies
- Cold Emergencies
- Emergency Moves
- Emotional Considerations
- Swollen, Painful, Deformed Limb
- Impaled Object in the Eye
- Chemicals in the Eye
- Nosebleed
- Injured Tooth
- Burns
- Sudden Illness
- Altered Mental Status
- Stroke
- Diabetic Emergencies
- Seizure
- Breathing Difficulty, Shortness of Breath
- Asthma
- Severe Allergic Reaction
- Pain, Severe Pressure, or Discomfort In Chest
- Severe Abdominal Pain
- Poisoning
- Bites and Stings
Optional program content
- Tourniquets
- Splinting
- Metered-Dose Inhalers
- Nebulizers
- EpiPen ® Auto-Injector
Disclaimer For Classes
NOTICE: If you no-show on your scheduled class, we will reschedule you to another class without charge. If you no-show for two classes in a row then you will be required to re-register for the course.
