Learn the skills that could save the life of a friend, family member or co-worker. In less time than you think, American Red Cross training can give you the vital knowledge and skills to respond to a life-threatening situation with confidence.

Whether you work with children, want training for employees, are a professional rescuer, or simply want to know how to help someone in an emergency, the American Red Cross has a program for you.

Red Cross First Aid, CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) programs are available for any age and can be tailored to the needs of specific groups and individuals, such as coaches, professional rescuers and classes for the workplace.

Our First Aid and CPR classes teach you vital skills to saving a life, including basic first aid and CPR skills, using an AED, performing the heimlich maneuver on someone who is choking, splinting an injured body part and more! To learn more or to sign up for a class today, visit RedCross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Knowing CPR Can Save a Life!

KDKA-TV Anchor Susan Koeppen suffered cardiac arrest this past November. She is here today thanks to CPR and the quick actions of a couple good Samaritans. Check out this video/article on the importance of learning Red Cross CPR.

Click here for an illustrated diagram on the performing First Aid for Choking!

Registration Options:

• Register online anytime (credit card payment required)
• Phone (credit card payment required) at 1-800-RED-CROSS

NEW!  Online Training and Skills Session
Discover a new way to receive Red Cross certification in First Aid, Adult CPR and/or Automated External Defibrillation (AED). This flexible, self-paced training is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week!

First, pre-register for the reduced-rate, condensed First Aid/CPR class of your choice. You'll receive a link to the online portion of the course, which you'll then complete independently. Finally, attend the previously-scheduled session to demonstrate your skills and receive certification.

*Note: Students are required to complete the online portion of this training before attending the skills session.
*Course participants may complete online training from any computer with internet access that meets the minimum operating system requirements.

NEW!  First Aid for Coaches - Online Training
We know your team's safety is a top priority. Now you can get the skills you need to keep your athletes safe and healthy from the comfort of your own home! Perfect for coaches at all levels: amateur, volunteer, college, and professional.

First Aid for Coaches allows you to learn basic safety skills online without attending a skills session. Participants receive an SST Handbook and a 3-year Red Cross First Aid certification. Cost: $45

First Aid for Coaches consists of seven units:
     - Coaching Responsibilities and Injury Prevention
     - Preventing Disease Transmission
     - First Aid
     - Breathing Emergencies
     - Prevention and Care for Specific Injuries
     - Sudden Illness
     - Psychological First Aid