- American Red Cross certified
Adult & Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid Certification
Learn the skills to respond confidently in an emergency with our American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid certification course. Complete your online learning, attend a short hands-on skills session at one of our California locations, and receive your official American Red Cross certification.
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$95
Course Fee
2 yrs
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Is This the Right Course for You?
Whether you need certification for work or simply want the confidence to help in an emergency, this course teaches practical CPR, AED and first aid skills for everyday situations.
This course is ideal for:
- Teachers & childcare providers (EMSA accepted)
- Coaches, school staff & camp counsellors
- Security personnel, construction workers & office employees
- Parents and grandparents
- Babysitters & caregivers
- Anyone who wants CPR and First Aid certification
Please Note: Healthcare professionals such as nurses, doctors, EMTs and paramedics should complete a BLS, ACLS, PALS or NRP course instead
All students must be over 10 years old.
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CPR & First Aid Course Overview
Everything you need to know about the course, all in one place.
- Duration
1-2 hours online + 2 hours in-person skills test
- Format
Blended (online & in-person)
- Price
$95
- Certification
American Red Cross
- Card Issued
Upon successful completion
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Receive your official certification card on the same day you complete your skills testing.
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All students must be over 10 years old.
After successfully completing the course, you’ll receive your official American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid certification.
Your certification is valid for two years and is accepted by many employers, schools, childcare providers and organisations throughout California.
What You'll Learn
- Adult, child and infant CPR
- Safe AED use
- How to respond to choking emergencies
- Severe bleeding control
- Burns, fractures and sprains
- Allergic reactions and EpiPen use
- Seizures, asthma and diabetic emergencies
- Emergency scene assessment and patient care
Courses include hands-on practice with manikins, guided scenarios, and structured instruction so you leave with both knowledge and muscle memory.
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- Skills Testing: 30 min
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- Skills Testing: 2 hour
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FAQs
Adult & Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid FAQs
Do I receive a certification card after completing the course?
Yes. After successfully completing both the online learning and the instructor-led skills session, you’ll receive an official American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid digital certification card. Your certification is valid for two years.
What first aid topics are covered during the course?
The course teaches how to respond to many common emergencies, including severe bleeding, burns, choking, allergic reactions, asthma attacks, seizures, diabetic emergencies, sprains, fractures and other situations where immediate first aid can make a difference before emergency services arrive.
Do I learn how to use an AED during the course?
Yes. You’ll learn how to recognise when an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) should be used, how to operate an AED safely, where to place the pads correctly, and how CPR and AED use work together during a cardiac emergency.
What age groups does this certification cover?
This comprehensive course covers emergency care techniques for adults, children, and infants, providing complete life-saving skills across all age groups for breathing emergencies, cardiac arrests, choking incidents, and first aid situations.
What is the minimum age to take this course?
We recommend that the student be 10 years old or older. If the student taking the course is under 18, they must have a parent or guardian attend the course with them.
Is this course suitable for parents and teachers?
Absolutely. The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course is ideal for parents, teachers, coaches, daycare providers, babysitters, camp counselors, and anyone responsible for the safety of both adults and children in various settings.
What's the difference between adult and pediatric CPR?
Pediatric CPR techniques differ from adult CPR in compression depth, compression rate, rescue breathing ratios, and hand positioning. This course teaches appropriate age-specific modifications ensuring proper technique for infants, children, and adults.
Do I need to complete a skills session for this course?
Yes, to receive a valid 2-year OSHA-compliant Red Cross digital certificate meeting workplace and regulatory requirements, you must complete both the online knowledge portion and an instructor-led skills session.
Can this certification be used for EMSA daycare licensing requirements?
Yes. 100%. This American Red Cross Adult Pediatric CPR AED First-aid certification course is valid for California childcare providers.
Per EMSA Website
“Can I take my pediatric first aid and CPR training from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association? If so, do I need the EMSA stickers on their course completion cards?”
Yes, you can take pediatric First Aid and CPR training from the American Red Cross
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. No previous medical knowledge or CPR experience is required. The course is designed for beginners as well as anyone renewing an existing certification, with step-by-step instruction and hands-on practice to help you build confidence.
Ready To Get Certified?
Whether you’re renewing a professional certification or learning CPR for the first time, we make getting certified simple with daily classes, over 100 California locations and same-day.
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