Adult CPR / AED
Learn to recognize a cardiac emergency, provide CPR, and use an AED.
View course details- American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED
- ASHI Adult CPR/AED
- American Heart Association Heartsaver® Adult CPR/AED
Training that prepares 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
Choose a program and the certifying organization that fits your needs. Classes can be arranged for individuals or groups.
Learn to recognize a cardiac emergency, provide CPR, and use an AED.
View course detailsPractice age-appropriate response skills for children and infants.
Build the confidence to respond to common injuries and sudden illness.
For healthcare providers and professional responders who need team-based resuscitation skills.
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
Targeted training for workplace responsibilities and specific emergency situations.
American Red Cross training for people who may encounter blood or other potentially infectious materials at work.
About 1 hour · American Red CrossReady to Respond overviews of responsive and unresponsive choking situations for infants, children, and adults.
About 1 hour · No certification issuedChildren & youth
Red Cross babysitter training and age-appropriate classes created by Ready to Respond.
American Red Cross training in child care, safety, emergencies, and the basics of a babysitting business.
4.5 hours · American Red CrossHome-alone basics, calling 911, house and internet safety, and introductory first aid.
90 minutes · Certificate of recognitionScene safety and simple first aid skills for common childhood emergencies.
90 minutes · Certificate of completionCertification & training courses
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.
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.
Available through American Red Cross, ASHI, or AHA Heartsaver®. Successful completion typically provides a two-year course card.
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.
Available through American Red Cross, ASHI, or AHA Heartsaver®. Successful completion typically provides a two-year course card.
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.
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.
Designed for healthcare providers and professional responders who need team-based resuscitation skills for adults, children, and infants.
Available through ASHI or the American Heart Association. Successful completion typically provides a two-year course card.
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.
American Red Cross training with a one-year certification period. Employers should review their site-specific procedures with staff.
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.
American Red Cross Babysitter Training completion credential.
A Ready to Respond class that introduces everyday safety and how to handle common situations when children are home or out in the community.
Participants receive a certificate of recognition; this is not a professional certification.
An age-appropriate introduction to checking a scene, staying safe, and helping with common minor emergencies.
Participants receive a certificate of completion; this is not a professional 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
Ready to Respond works with you on the right course, timing, location, group size, and certification program before the class is scheduled.
Share the course you want, estimated number of students, preferred date and time, and where training would take place.
The team answers questions, discusses certification choices and class combinations, and prepares a quote and final setup details.
Provide an appropriate room, seating, and tables. For groups over 15, ask the team about audiovisual needs before the training date.
Classes include instructor-led practice. Course cards or certificates follow the requirements of the selected program.
Often, yes. Tell the team what your learners need and which certification requirements apply; they can recommend a combined training plan and timing.
Depending on the course, options include American Red Cross, ASHI, and the American Heart Association. The course list above shows the available programs.
Share your headcount and venue details early. Ready to Respond can plan instructor coverage and room or audiovisual needs around your group.
Delivery and format vary by provider and course. The team will confirm what to expect for your selected class before you book.
The team is based in Rochester and can discuss on-site training. Contact Ready to Respond with your location and group details.