Training

Training Programs

American Red Cross® Training Courses

Our courses combine guided instruction with hands-on practice in first aid, CPR, AED use, and emergency care. Participants learn to recognize emergencies, determine the appropriate response, and perform critical skills in realistic situations.

Our Training Programs

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American Red Cross®

Adult & Pediatric
First Aid/CPR/AED

This comprehensive course provides training in first aid, CPR, and AED use for adults, children, and infants, with hands-on practice in recognizing and responding to common emergencies.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Recognize and respond to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies
  • Perform CPR for adults, children, and infants
  • Use an automated external defibrillator (AED)
  • Respond to choking emergencies
  • Provide first aid for cuts, scrapes, burns, and other common injuries
  • Recognize and care for sudden illnesses
  • Respond to head, neck, and back injuries
  • Recognize and respond to heat- and cold-related emergencies

Detailed Course Information

CERTIFICATION

Successful completion results in a two-year American Red Cross certification in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Designed for individuals who want or need first aid, CPR, and AED training, including employees, parents and caregivers, educators, coaches, childcare providers, and community members.

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American Red Cross®

Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED with Life-Threatening Bleeding & Tourniquet

This expanded training combines American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED with additional hands-on instruction in controlling life-threatening bleeding, including the use of tourniquets.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Recognize and respond to first aid, cardiac, and breathing emergencies
  • Perform CPR for adults, children, and infants
  • Use an automated external defibrillator (AED)
  • Respond to choking emergencies
  • Provide care for common injuries and sudden illnesses
  • Recognize life-threatening external bleeding
  • Apply direct pressure to control severe bleeding
  • Practice proper tourniquet application
  • Provide continued care until emergency responders arrive

Detailed Course Information

CERTIFICATION

Successful completion results in a two-year American Red Cross certification in Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED with Life-Threatening Bleeding & Tourniquet Application.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Ideal for employees, manufacturing and industrial workplaces, safety teams, caregivers, and individuals who want comprehensive first aid, CPR, AED, and severe bleeding-control training.

03

American Red Cross®

Basic Life Support (BLS)

This course prepares healthcare professionals to quickly assess and respond to cardiac arrest and other life-threatening emergencies, with an emphasis on high-quality CPR, AED use, and effective patient care.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Quickly assess, recognize, and care for cardiac arrest
  • Perform high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
  • Use an automated external defibrillator (AED)
  • Recognize and respond to respiratory arrest
  • Respond to an obstructed airway in adults, children, and infants
  • Recognize and respond to an opioid overdose
  • Provide care for life-threatening bleeding
  • Recognize and respond to myocardial infarction Respond to drowning emergencies

Detailed Course Information

CERTIFICATION

Successful completion results in a two-year American Red Cross Basic Life Support certification.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Designed for in-hospital and out-of-hospital healthcare professionals who need advanced CPR and emergency cardiovascular care skills for their clinical role.

04

American Red Cross®

Adult CPR/AED

A popular choice for workplace training, this course focuses on adult CPR, AED use, and choking emergencies. Ideal for businesses and organizations seeking practical emergency-response training without the additional content of a comprehensive first aid course.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Recognize adult breathing and cardiac emergencies
  • Perform high-quality CPR for adults
  • Use an automated external defibrillator (AED)
  • Recognize and respond to adult choking emergencies
  • Activate emergency medical services and direct bystanders
  • Practice emergency-response skills in realistic scenarios

Detailed Course Information

CERTIFICATION

Successful completion results in a two-year American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED certification.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Ideal for employees, businesses, workplace safety teams, community organizations, and individuals seeking adult CPR and AED training without additional pediatric or comprehensive first aid instruction.

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American Red Cross®

First Aid for Severe Trauma® (FAST™)

This course focuses on recognizing and responding to life-threatening bleeding. Participants learn how to act quickly, keep themselves and others safe, communicate effectively, and provide lifesaving care until professional responders arrive.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Recognize a life-threatening bleeding emergency
  • Take appropriate emergency action and decide to act
  • Maintain personal safety and help others to safety
  • Communicate effectively with others at the scene and with emergency dispatchers
  • Apply direct pressure to control life-threatening bleeding
  • Apply and use a tourniquet correctly
  • Provide care after bleeding has been controlled
  • Respond appropriately in high-stress emergency situations

Detailed Course Information

CERTIFICATION

Successful completion of an instructor-led or blended FAST course results in an American Red Cross certification.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Designed for teens and adults who want the skills and confidence to respond to life-threatening bleeding. Ideal for those who want to be prepared to provide immediate care before professional help arrives.

Additional Training & Skill Boosts

In addition to our primary certification courses, Applied Response Training offers supplemental American Red Cross training designed to strengthen specific emergency-response skills. These sessions may be incorporated into qualifying courses or arranged separately to meet organizational training needs.

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American Red Cross®

Life-Threatening Bleeding & Tourniquet Application

This focused American Red Cross Skill Boost provides hands-on training in recognizing life-threatening bleeding, controlling severe blood loss, and applying a tourniquet. Available as supplemental workplace training or as an addition to qualifying Red Cross certification courses.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Recognize life-threatening external bleeding
  • Apply direct pressure to control severe bleeding
  • Identify when tourniquet application is appropriate
  • Practice proper tourniquet application
  • Provide continued care until emergency responders arrive

Detailed Course Information

TRAINING FORMAT

Hands-on, instructor-led training that may be incorporated into qualifying American Red Cross courses or arranged as a separate supplemental training session.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Ideal for manufacturing and industrial workplaces, employee safety teams, community organizations, and individuals seeking practical skills for responding to severe bleeding emergencies.