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Serving organizations, schools, churches, and families across our community.

Training that prepares people

Find the right course for your people.

From CPR and first aid to workplace safety and children’s programs, Ready to Respond brings practical instruction to the people and places that need it.

Essential certifications

Skills for the moments that matter.

Choose a program and the certifying organization that fits your needs. Classes can be arranged for individuals or groups.

01

Adult CPR / AED

Learn to recognize a cardiac emergency, provide CPR, and use an AED.

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Typical class: 2–3 hours
  • American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED
  • ASHI Adult CPR/AED
  • American Heart Association Heartsaver® Adult CPR/AED
02

Child & Infant CPR / AED

Practice age-appropriate response skills for children and infants.

Typical class: 2–3 hours
  • American Red Cross Child and Infant CPR/AED
  • ASHI Child and Infant CPR/AED
  • American Heart Association Heartsaver® Child and Infant CPR/AED
03

First Aid

Build the confidence to respond to common injuries and sudden illness.

Typical class: 2 hours
  • American Red Cross Basic First Aid
  • ASHI Basic First Aid
  • American Heart Association Heartsaver® First Aid
04

Basic Life Support (BLS)

For healthcare providers and professional responders who need team-based resuscitation skills.

ASHI: 2 hours · AHA: 4 hours
  • ASHI Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

Course length and certification details can vary by format. Read the course descriptions below, then confirm current requirements and dates with the team.

Focused training

For work and everyday care.

Targeted training for workplace responsibilities and specific emergency situations.

Workplace safety

Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)

American Red Cross training for people who may encounter blood or other potentially infectious materials at work.

About 1 hour · American Red Cross
Focused overview

Choking Overviews

Ready to Respond overviews of responsive and unresponsive choking situations for infants, children, and adults.

About 1 hour · No certification issued

Children & youth

Safety starts young.

Red Cross babysitter training and age-appropriate classes created by Ready to Respond.

01 / Ages 11–16

Babysitter Training

American Red Cross training in child care, safety, emergencies, and the basics of a babysitting business.

4.5 hours · American Red Cross
02 / Ages 7–13

Safety First for Children

Home-alone basics, calling 911, house and internet safety, and introductory first aid.

90 minutes · Certificate of recognition
03 / Ages 7–13

Basic First Aid for Children

Scene safety and simple first aid skills for common childhood emergencies.

90 minutes · Certificate of completion

Certification & training courses

Look closer at what each class covers.

Open a course to see its purpose, main skills, typical length, and credential. We’ll help you choose the provider and combination that fits your requirements.

01 / CPR & AEDAdult CPR / AED2–3 hours · ARC, ASHI, or AHA

For adults who need to recognize a cardiac or breathing emergency and give immediate help until emergency responders arrive. Participants practice high-quality CPR, responding to choking, and safe AED use.

  • Recognize the signs of cardiac arrest and activate emergency services.
  • Practice chest compressions, breathing support, and use of an AED.
  • Discuss response to a heart attack and choking emergency.

Available through American Red Cross, ASHI, or AHA Heartsaver®. Successful completion typically provides a two-year course card.

02 / CPR & AEDChild & Infant CPR / AED2–3 hours · ARC, ASHI, or AHA

Age-appropriate response skills for emergencies involving children and infants, including how to recognize an unresponsive person, begin CPR, respond to choking, and use an AED where appropriate.

  • Practice child and infant CPR techniques and emergency assessment.
  • Learn the steps for responsive and unresponsive choking.
  • Understand AED precautions for younger patients.

Available through American Red Cross, ASHI, or AHA Heartsaver®. Successful completion typically provides a two-year course card.

03 / First aidBasic First AidAbout 2 hours · ARC, ASHI, or AHA

Learn to assess a scene and provide initial care for common injuries, sudden illness, and environmental emergencies while more advanced help is on the way.

  • Respond to bleeding, burns, muscle and joint injuries, and sudden illness.
  • Recognize temperature-related emergencies and seizure warning signs.
  • Practice personal safety, calling for help, and basic first-aid decisions.

Available through American Red Cross, ASHI, or AHA Heartsaver®. Successful completion typically provides a two-year course card. First Aid can often be combined with CPR/AED.

04 / Professional responseBasic Life Support (BLS)ASHI: 2 hours · AHA: 4 hours

Designed for healthcare providers and professional responders who need team-based resuscitation skills for adults, children, and infants.

  • Practice high-quality compressions, ventilation, and early AED use.
  • Work through multi-rescuer roles, assessment, and airway obstruction.
  • Discuss coordinated response in clinical and prehospital settings.

Available through ASHI or the American Heart Association. Successful completion typically provides a two-year course card.

05 / Workplace safetyBloodborne Pathogens (BBP)About 1 hour · American Red Cross

For employees who may encounter blood or other potentially infectious materials at work. The course covers how exposure happens, how to reduce risk, and what to do after an incident.

  • Use appropriate precautions, protective equipment, and safe cleanup practices.
  • Recognize exposure risks and follow reporting procedures.
  • Connect the training to your workplace’s own policies.

American Red Cross training with a one-year certification period. Employers should review their site-specific procedures with staff.

06 / Children & youthBabysitter TrainingAges 11–16 · 4.5 hours · American Red Cross

Practical preparation for young people beginning to care for children and infants. The class combines child-care basics with safety, emergency response, and the responsibilities of a babysitter.

  • Care for infants and children and choose age-appropriate activities.
  • Recognize emergencies, use basic first-aid thinking, and stay safe.
  • Build confidence in communication, behavior, and starting a babysitting business.

American Red Cross Babysitter Training completion credential.

07 / Children & youthSafety First for ChildrenAges 7–13 · 90 minutes

A Ready to Respond class that introduces everyday safety and how to handle common situations when children are home or out in the community.

  • Home-alone awareness, answering the door or phone, and calling 911.
  • Household and internet safety basics.
  • Introductory first-aid decisions and when to ask an adult for help.

Participants receive a certificate of recognition; this is not a professional certification.

08 / Children & youthBasic First Aid for ChildrenAges 7–13 · 90 minutes

An age-appropriate introduction to checking a scene, staying safe, and helping with common minor emergencies.

  • Learn about cuts, burns, sprains, and breathing concerns.
  • Discuss personal protection and when to call an adult or 911.
  • Practice simple response skills with instructor guidance.

Participants receive a certificate of completion; this is not a professional certification.

09 / Focused overviewChoking OverviewsAbout 1 hour · No certification

Focused instruction on responsive and unresponsive choking situations involving infants, children, and adults. This can be useful for groups that want to refresh a specific emergency-response skill.

This is an overview, not a certification course; no course card is issued.

Descriptions summarize current offerings. The final curriculum, course-card requirements, and available combinations depend on the certifying program and class format.

General information

What to expect when you book.

Ready to Respond works with you on the right course, timing, location, group size, and certification program before the class is scheduled.

01

Tell us the essentials.

Share the course you want, estimated number of students, preferred date and time, and where training would take place.

02

Plan the class together.

The team answers questions, discusses certification choices and class combinations, and prepares a quote and final setup details.

03

Prepare the space.

Provide an appropriate room, seating, and tables. For groups over 15, ask the team about audiovisual needs before the training date.

04

Practice and complete.

Classes include instructor-led practice. Course cards or certificates follow the requirements of the selected program.

Common questions

Can we combine CPR/AED and First Aid?

Often, yes. Tell the team what your learners need and which certification requirements apply; they can recommend a combined training plan and timing.

Which organization provides certification?

Depending on the course, options include American Red Cross, ASHI, and the American Heart Association. The course list above shows the available programs.

What if we have a large group or need training on site?

Share your headcount and venue details early. Ready to Respond can plan instructor coverage and room or audiovisual needs around your group.

When do we receive course cards?

Delivery and format vary by provider and course. The team will confirm what to expect for your selected class before you book.

Do you travel?

The team is based in Rochester and can discuss on-site training. Contact Ready to Respond with your location and group details.

Ready when you are

Let’s build the right training plan.

Need one seat, an on-site class, or a combination of courses? Tell us what your group needs and we’ll help you choose.

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