First Aid/CPR

Be ready for emergency situations. Have the knowledge and training to be able to save a life.  

Get first aid certified. At the American Red Cross, our mission is to help people prepare for and respond to emergencies. To accomplish this goal, we have developed a wide range of training opportunities and certification programs that empower you to help in the moments that matter.

Designed, and taught by experts, Red Cross first aid certification courses are OSHA compliant and affordable. With online, in-person or blended learning course formats, you can quickly earn your first aid certification in the way that suits you best.

Take care of the kids in your neighborhood when their parents can't be with them. Babysitting preparation courses from the American Red Cross can help you not only learn to watch over children while they're in your care, but it can help you build leadership and decision-making skills, choose age-appropriate activities, understand behaviors and give you the tools needed to help manage them, and more. Our best-in-class online and in-person training courses are developed and delivered by experts in the field – and can help you become a babysitter that families can rely on. 

American Red Cross BLS training classes can help you safely and effectively respond to medical emergencies in your community. By blending reading and lecture with hands-on experience, our Basic Life Support training allows you to learn new techniques and sharpen your skills so you can deliver care to those in need and help improve patient outcomes. Available for individuals and teams, our BLS courses are modular and flexible – and can help you meet your organization's standards for care.