American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED

Course Fact Sheet

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Course Purpose

The American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED r.21 program is designed to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. The courses in this program teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person when minutes matter, and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed. This program offers a choice of First Aid, CPR and AED courses in traditional classroom or blended learning (online learning with instructor-led skill session) formats, in addition to optional skill boosts to meet the various training needs of a diverse audience.

Course Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for the core courses within the First Aid/CPR/AED r.21 program.
Skill Boost Prerequisites: Participants must have a valid and current certification in First Aid (inc. FA/CPR/AED, Lifeguarding, EMR, RTE, etc.) to take an optional Skill Boost. Participants also have the option to add skill boosts onto a First Aid/CPR/AED course.

Course Length

Approximately 2 hours online, 3 hours in-person

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