CPR and First Aid
The YMCA of the Roses is proud to offer American Red Cross CPR training designed to equip our community with the skills and confidence to respond in an emergency. Whether you’re a community member looking to be prepared or a professional seeking certification, we have a course to meet your needs.
City, Community CPR (Adult, Pediatric, & Childcare Providers)
Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Course
Learn to recognize and respond to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies for adults, children, and infants. This course teaches essential skills for providing immediate care in critical situations and for determining when advanced medical help is needed.
Blended Learning Format
Includes online learning and an instructor-led skills session. Access to the online portion will be emailed after registration—please double-check your email and phone number during sign-up. Online work must be completed before the start of class.
Details
- No prerequisites or age restrictions
- Participants must have the strength to complete the required skills for certification
- Custom group courses available at the Y or off-site—contact [email protected]
Notes
- Fulfills PADHS requirements for childcare workers and PADHS-listed instructors
- DOES NOT meet the YMCA of the Roses staff CPR requirements — see CPR/AED/PRO course info
Ideal for families, teens, couples, teachers, childcare workers, scouts, and individuals or groups.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 70.00 | $ 90.00 |
City, CPR for Professional Rescuers (Staff & Community)
The CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers (CPRO) program trains professional-level rescuers to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children, and infants. Includes First Aid certification.
This course meets the YMCA of the Roses staff requirements and is open to the public for those who require training in team response.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1/1/26 | 5/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 75.00 | $ 95.00 |
| 2026 | 6/1/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 95.00 | $ 130.00 |
Graham Aquatic Center: Community CPR
Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Course
Learn to recognize and respond to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies for adults, children, and infants. This course teaches essential skills to provide immediate care in critical situations and determine when advanced medical help is needed.
Blended Learning Format
Includes online learning and an instructor-led skills session. Access to the online portion will be emailed after registration—please double-check your email and phone number during sign-up.
Details
- No prerequisites or age restrictions
- Participants must have the strength to complete the required skills for certification
Notes
- Fulfills PADHS requirements for childcare workers and PADHS-listed instructors
- DOES NOT meet the YMCA of the Roses staff CPR requirements — see CPR/AED/PRO course info
Ideal for families, teens, couples, teachers, childcare workers, scouts, and individuals or groups.
Graham Aquatic Center: CPR for Professional Rescuers & O2
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 and Oxygen.
This class is NOT suitable for PA childcare licensing.
IMPORTANT DETAILS ABOUT YOUR CLASS:
- Blended learning means you will do some work at home prior to your in-person training.
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 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 (Ashley Chapman: [email protected]) if an adaptation is required.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/29/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 75.00 | $ 95.00 |
Available Sessions
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08/12/26
We - 8:00 am
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Register Closes 08/05/2026 |
LS, Community CPR (Adult & Pediatric & Childcare Providers)
This course will help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies for adults, 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.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1/1/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 70.00 | $ 90.00 |
Available Sessions

