Get certified
Parents, caregivers, teachers, coaches, healthcare professionals, and anyone who wants to be ready.
First Aid + CPR + AED
Two clear paths: get certified, or become the person who certifies others. Hands-on Red Cross training for adults and children, so you can act with confidence at home, at work, or on the sidelines.
Red Cross certificationValid two years
$75 members · $95 non-membersAdult and pediatric
One sessionHands-on skills practice
Instructor courseTeach it yourself
What It Is
American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED teaches the essential skills to respond to medical emergencies involving adults and children: CPR, first aid for common injuries, and AED use in life-threatening situations. Practical, hands-on, and designed for real life.
Already certified? The Instructor course prepares you to deliver certification classes for your school, team, or workplace.
Who It's For
Become an instructor
Teach Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED courses for your organization or community.
What You'll Learn
- CPR for adults and children: high-quality compressions, rescue breaths, hand placement, and the differences between adult and pediatric procedures
- First aid basics: assess an injured or ill person; care for cuts, burns, fractures, and allergic reactions; recognize stroke and heart attack
- AED use for adults and children: when and how
- Choking response: back blows, abdominal thrusts, infant techniques
- Emergency action plans: assess, decide, work as a team until professional help arrives
Certification
Participants receive American Red Cross certification in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED on successful completion, valid for two years. Instructor candidates receive Red Cross Instructor certification.
Price
| Option | Members | Non-members |
|---|---|---|
| Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED | $75 | $95 |
| Instructor course | See registration | See registration |
Upcoming Dates
Pick a date on the calendar or choose from the list. Each course links straight to registration.
Before You Register
Prerequisites, requirements, policies, and resources.
Is there an online portion?
Some sessions are blended: an online module first, then an in-person skills session. The registration page notes which.
Minimum age
None for the basic course. Babysitters 11 to 16 often pair it with Babysitter Training for full certification.
What to bring
Comfortable clothes you can kneel in and a water bottle. Manikins, AED trainers, and supplies are provided.
Cancellation
Cancel 72 hours before the course for a full refund; inside 72 hours, transfer to another date.
Recertification
Certification lasts two years. Take the same course again before it expires; there is no shortened renewal.
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