Certification course
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
Upcoming First Aid/CPR/AED classes
Every date, location, and the full price before you register. No account needed.
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 First Aid, CPR and AED courses in traditional classroom or blended learning formats, plus optional skill boosts for specific training needs.
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, including FA/CPR/AED, Lifeguarding, EMR, RTE, or equivalent training, to take an optional Skill Boost. Participants may also add skill boosts onto a First Aid/CPR/AED course.
Course length
Approximately 2 hours online, 3 hours in-person.