American Red Cross BLS CPR, AED + First Aid Classes in Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh’s Best CPR + First Aid Classes

Our CPR and First Aid training helps participants recognize cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies and understand how to respond when immediate care is needed. These lifesaving skills can help you provide assistance until professional medical personnel arrive. We keep our training reasonably priced so more people throughout the Pittsburgh community can access this important education.

What is CPR and First Aid?

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique that uses chest compressions and rescue breaths to help maintain blood flow and oxygen delivery during a cardiac emergency. First Aid training teaches you how to recognize and respond to a range of medical situations, including seizures, allergic reactions, head and neck injuries, and more.

What can I expect from the First Aid CPR Class?

Our American Red Cross BLS CPR training combines essential emergency response education with practical skills development, helping you become more confident when faced with an emergency.

Throughout your CPR and First Aid training, you’ll learn important BLS concepts, CPR techniques, and first aid procedures so you’re better prepared to respond appropriately until additional medical help arrives.

You will be able to use your CPR and first aid certification training in a variety of medical crises, including:

• Dealing with Severe Choking
• Stopping Blood Loss
• Identifying a Stroke and Its Warning Signs
• Spotting the Signs of a Heart Attack
• Handling Severe Allergic Reactions
• Administering an Epipen
• Handling Environmental Emergencies
• Interceding during Poison Exposure
• Treating Burns
• Attending to Broken Bones and Sprains
• Alleviating Stings and Bites

CPR Pittsburgh is accepted by all employers and organizations, including —

• Nurses, RNs, and CNAs
• Hospitals
• EMT/Paramedic Companies
• Home Health Aides
• Personal Training Facilities and Gyms
• Schools (Private and Public)
• Hospitality Industry
• Construction Sites
• Daycare and Other Caretakers
• Nursery Caregivers and Workers
• Nursing Schools and All Other College Programs
• Nonprofits like the Boy and Girl Scouts of America
• Firefighting and Other Municipalities

Why Train With Us?

• Our CPR and First Aid certifications are widely recognized nationwide.
• Attend your in-person skills session at our Pittsburgh training facility, or ask about on-site skills training for qualifying groups.
• Practice important lifesaving techniques during hands-on skills training with guidance from an experienced professional.
• Complete the required course components to earn your CPR and First Aid certification documentation.

FAQS

When can I take the First Aid CPR class?

We offer in-person skills sessions throughout the week. Review our First Aid and CPR schedule to find an available session that works with your availability.

How will I complete the First Aid CPR class?

Our training uses a blended learning format. You’ll complete the required online coursework before attending your scheduled in-person skills session. During the hands-on portion, you’ll practice essential techniques, have an opportunity to ask questions, and complete the required skills evaluation and any other required assessments.

When will my certification expire?

Your certification must be renewed every two years to remain current. Our First Aid and CPR courses can be used for both initial certification and recertification.