In-Person Training
Traditional classroom training with instructor guidance, hands-on skill practice, and in-person evaluation where required.
American Red Cross Training Programs
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Training You Need
Explore American Red Cross certification programs for healthcare support, workplaces, childcare, schools, and community preparedness. Choose the course that best fits your needs, then view details, class formats, and upcoming schedule options.
Nationally Recognized
Classroom + Blended
Workplace & Healthcare
Choose Your Training Format
Select the delivery option that best fits your schedule, role, and training requirements.
Blended Learning
Complete the online learning first, then attend a required in-person skills session for eligible American Red Cross programs.
Skill Boost Add-Ons
Expand select Red Cross training with short add-on modules for anaphylaxis, asthma, naloxone, and more.
American Red Cross Programs & Courses
Click a program to view more details, class options, and upcoming schedule availability.
Healthcare
Basic Life Support (BLS)
For healthcare providers and professional responders who need Red Cross BLS certification and renewal options.
Workplace
First Aid / CPR / AED
Core Red Cross first aid, CPR, and AED training for workplaces, organizations, schools, and general preparedness.
Supplemental
Administering Emergency Oxygen
Emergency oxygen training for responders, teams, and organizations that need oxygen support skills as part of emergency care.
Trauma
Life-Threatening Bleeding & Tourniquet Application
Practical trauma-focused training in direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquet application for severe bleeding emergencies.
Compliance
Bloodborne Pathogens Training
Workplace-focused compliance and exposure prevention training for regulated roles, responders, and organizations.
Youth
Babysitter’s Training
A strong foundation for youth who want babysitting confidence, child care basics, and practical safety knowledge.
Skill Boost
Anaphylaxis & Epinephrine
Add-on Red Cross training for recognizing anaphylaxis and using an epinephrine auto-injector in an emergency.
Skill Boost
Asthma Inhaler Training
Training for recognizing an asthma emergency and assisting with quick-relief medication administration.
Skill Boost
Opioid Overdose & Naloxone
Red Cross opioid overdose response training focused on recognition, naloxone use, and emergency action steps.
Why Choose Red Cross
Trusted Training for Healthcare, Workplace, School, and Community Needs
American Red Cross programs are widely recognized and work well for healthcare support, workplace readiness, schools, childcare, and emergency preparedness training.
Programs
BLS, First Aid/CPR/AED, Emergency Oxygen, BBP, Babysitting, and Skill Boosts
Formats
Instructor-led and blended learning options depending on the course
Best Fit
Healthcare support, employers, schools, childcare, churches, and community groups
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Not Sure Which Red Cross Course You Need?
We can help you choose the right Red Cross course based on your role, employer requirements, school or childcare needs, or the training outcome you want.
Common Paths
BLS for healthcare • First Aid/CPR/AED for workplace • Skill Boosts for schools and childcare
Group Options
On-site and private Red Cross training may be available for employers and organizations
Red Cross Program Questions
Quick answers for students, employers, schools, ministries, and group organizers.
Are all American Red Cross programs taught in the same format?
No. Some programs are fully instructor-led, while others may also offer
blended learning depending on the course.
Can you train our staff or organization as a private group?
Yes. If you need workplace, school, church, or organization training,
use the Group Training page to start the process.
Are Skill Boosts offered by themselves or only as add-ons?
Some Skill Boosts can be taught separately for eligible participants
or added onto another Red Cross course when appropriate.
Will each course page show more details later?
Yes. This hub is designed to guide visitors into the correct Red Cross
program, then each individual course page can provide deeper details,
class topics, and format options.
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Browse upcoming dates or contact First In Safety if you need help selecting the right American Red Cross program.
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for full details, formats, and schedule options.