CPR and First Aid Courses in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Be prepared in case of minor emergencies on the job or out in the community with essential CPR and First Aid training developed by the Red Cross.

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AMERICAN RED CROSS

Adult and Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Certification

ENROLL NOW

AMERICAN RED CROSS

Adult and Pediatric CPR AED Certification

ENROLL NOW

AMERICAN RED CROSS

Basic Life Support (BLS)

First Time RENEWAL

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Receive your official Red Cross certificate within 24 hours of completing your course requirements.

About Our American Red Cross Certification Courses in Grand Rapids

All of our CPR and First Aid courses are supervised by an expert instructor, who will guide you through performing CPR and other course material in a hands-on environment. They’ll assess your skills and readiness, and issue your course completion card once you’ve mastered how to perform CPR and use an AED. As a Licensed Training Provider with the Red Cross, we bring essential lifesaving skills and training methods used globally to the community in Grand Rapids.

Adult and Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Certification

Be prepared in case of emergency with essential CPR training and First Aid skills. This course combines our Adult and Pediatric CPR AED certification with additional First Aid training for a well-rounded education in medical emergency preparedness. This certification is perfect for construction site workers, educational staff, and other professions where minor on-site injuries are likely to occur.

Same day certification
Approximately 4 hours to complete
Valid for 2 years

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Adult and Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Certification certification card

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Adult and Pediatric CPR AED Certification

Our standard CPR AED certification: learn the basics of how to perform CPR and use an AED device on adults, children (pediatric), and infants. This course is an essential for non-healthcare professionals like camp counsellors, security guards, and other front-line volunteers.

Same day certification
Approximately 3-4 hours to complete
Valid for 2 years

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Adult and Pediatric CPR AED Certification certification card

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Basic Life Support (BLS)

The Basic Life Support course is the standard for healthcare providers, covering CPR techniques using both one and two rescuers for adults, pediatrics, and infants. Both the First Time and Renewal course covers the same material, so no matter whether this is your first time receiving CPR training or you’re due for a refresher, you’ll learn all the up-to-date techniques from the Red Cross.

BLS always includes CPR and AED
Approximately 4 hours to complete
Valid for 2 years

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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification card

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Frequently asked questions

: Each certification has multiple components required to certify. Generally, most certifications take up to approximately 4 hours to complete, including all elements. The time it takes to certify may be more or less than this time depending on competency. Throughout the course process, you'll be allowed to practice the essential techniques, ask questions, and feel confident in your life-saving skills. On-site, the use of mandatory videos, skill instruction and practice, and testing will be conducted.
: Yes. All certifications are issued by the American Red Cross. All American Red Cross certifications require the use of mannequins with feedback, breathing devices, and other life-saving tools, combined with instructor education and observation.
: Once you enroll and pay, you’ll be sent specific instructions regarding your certification type and what you need to do to certify. This will include the use of required cognitive learning, mannequins with feedback devices, breathing tools, and a training AED, among other items.
: Every certification requires on-site attendance, and an instructor will provide education, guidance and feedback throughout the course. The instructor will also monitor your hands-on skills and use of equipment with built-in feedback tools.
: Certification cards are generally issued within 24 hours of successful completion of your hands-on course and required testing.
: Please utilize the course finder tool, select which certification you desire, and you’ll be sent enrollment instructions.
: The consolidated testing center for your region is located on each registration page. Please utilize the course finder tool, and you’ll receive the course information for the location nearest to you.
: Please utilize the course finder tool and it will narrow down which certification you should take and how to enroll.