This course will help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies for adults and/or children & infants. It teaches participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person when minutes matter, and to decide whether advanced medial care is needed.  The course is taught in a Blended Learning style with independent learning online and an instructor led skill session. Links to the online learning will be included in your registration confirmation emailed to you. Please check your email & cell phone number during registration.

There are no prerequisites or age restrictions but participants must have sufficient strength to complete the skills required for certification.

Custom courses are available for groups either at the Y or at the group’s site. Please contact the coordinator at [email protected] for more information.

Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED fulfills PADHS requirements for childcare workers and instructors are PADHS listed. This course does NOT meet the requirements for the YMCA of the Roses staff (please see CPR/AED/PRO course information)

This course is perfect for families, teens and couples as well as teachers and childcare workers, scouts, and groups or individuals of all kinds.

This course meets the requirements of YMCA of the Roses staff and is open to the public for those requiring training in a team response.

American Red Cross blended learning class to train professional-level rescuers to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children, and infants. Includes First Aid.

IMPORTANT DETAILS ABOUT YOUR CLASS:

• Blended learning means you will do some work at home prior to your in-person training.
• NEW FORMAT for in-person classes: the classes scheduled on weekdays will run 2 evenings – attendance at BOTH evenings is required.

ONLINE PORTION MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE IN-PERSON CLASS. 

You are required to provide a unique personal email address to receive the hyperlink to complete the online portion of your class and to obtain your digital certificate. The hyperlink will be sent to you by email from the Sales Force Automation Account at the American Red Cross, and you must complete this portion 3 days prior to the start of your class. Please allow 2.5 to 4 hours to complete the online training. Please bring a copy of your online completion certificate to the class (digital or paper).

Dress comfortably and bring a towel to kneel on as skills are performed on the floor. Please notify the instructor or training coordinator (Cora Minder EM: [email protected]) if an adaptation is required.