Learn what CPR is, learn the two easy steps of Hands-Only CPR and join the Nation of Lifesavers. What is CPR? CPR – or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – is an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating. CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival!

American Red Cross CPR classes are designed for the way you live, and learn. With options available on weekdays and weekends, plus online, instructor-led and blended learning course formats, you can get the CPR training you need on your schedule.

Whether you require certification, or you simply want to learn how to respond in the event of an emergency, our in-person, online, and best-in-class blended learning courses make it easy to get CPR certified and be prepared for the moments that matter.

The Family & Friends CPR Course teaches the lifesaving skills of adult Hands-Only CPR, adult CPR with breaths, child CPR with breaths, adult and child AED use, infant CPR, and mild and severe airway block for adults, children, and infants.

Find the best CPR and first aid course for your needs at the American Heart Association. Choose from online and in-person options.

Red Cross Training Services offer courses nationwide; from CPR and First Aid to swimming lessons, lifeguarding and more, finding training near you is simple.

CPR certification for seniors involves training in basic life support (BLS), including adult, child, and infant CPR, as well as automated external defibrillator (AED) training. BLS training also covers airway management, rescue breathing, and choking management.

The Naperville Senior Task Force is once again encouraging seniors to take Silver CPR to learn the lifesaving skills of basic CPR, the use of an automatic external defibrillator and choking intervention.

Enroll in a Certification Course: Learn the latest CPR techniques and get practice with manikins. Focus on Senior-Specific Needs: Some courses include scenarios tailored to older adults, addressing unique challenges like fragile ribs and medical devices.

Sign up for a Basic Life Support (BLS) course from the American Heart Association. Teaches CPR and AED skills for prehospital and in-facility environments.