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For classes in Colorado Springs:
REGISTER ONLINE BY SEARCHING FOR CLASSES ABOVE. Or, if you prefer, you may call us at (719) 632-3563 or visit us at 1040 S. 8th Street, Colorado Springs, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm.

For classes in Pueblo:
At this time, we cannot accept online enrollments for Pueblo. Please call us at (719) 561-2614 or visit us at 4104 Outlook Blvd #135D, Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm. See the Pueblo Class Schedule for more information.

Pre-registration and pre-payment are required for all classes. Payment is required at time of registration.

  • All classes are non-refundable.
  • Payment is accepted by cash, check or credit card.
  • Class prices are subject to change.
  • Most First Aid/CPR classes include a participant workbook and laminated skills cards.
  • CPR classes require a 7th grade reading level and participants should weigh 90 lbs. or for effective CPR compressions.
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    Why Do I Need to Know CPR?
    Because you may one day have to save the life of someone you love. Sudden cardiac arrest claims 220,000 American lives every year. It can happen anytime, anywhere, to anyone. For every minute that cardiac arrest goes untreated, the chance of survival decreases by 10%. The best chance of survival is to receive life-saving CPR and defibrillation (an electric shock that can restore an effective heart rhythm) within the first four minutes of collapse. Whether you have to save the life of someone you love or the life of a stranger, we want you to be prepared. See the drop-down menu above for the schedule of first aid and CPR classes that we offer to the public. There is no age minimum required to attend a class, however, a weight of 90 lbs. or more and at least a 7th grade level is required. Whether you need to fulfill a specific work requirement or you are interested in learning skills for your personal interest, the Red Cross has a safety class for you.

    Choosing the Right Class for You
    American Red Cross Training programs are designed to give you the confidence to respond in an emergency situation with skills that can save a life. The American Red Cross Pikes Peak Chapter offers training opportunities for all ages. Whether your work with children, want training for a new or existing job, are a professional rescuer or simply want to know how to help someone in an emergency, we can help you build the skills you need. Use the chart below as your guide in determining which class best fits your needs.

    Class
    Description
    Length of Class
    Requirements to Attend
    Certification(s) You Will Receive
    Adult CPR/AED
    Teaches adult rescue breathing, choking procedures for adults and safely using an AED.
    4 hrs.
    Weight of at least 90 lbs. and a 7th grade reading level
    Adult CPR/AED valid for 1 year
    First Aid and Adult CPR/AED
    Teaches Adult CPR/AED above as well as basic first aid for injuries and sudden illnesses.
    8 hrs.
    Weight of at least 90 lbs. and a 7th grade reading level

    First Aid valid for 3 years

    Adult CPR/AED valid for 1 year

    Adult, Infant & Child CPR/AED
    Teaches Adult CPR/AED above as well as CPR techniques for infants (under 1 year of age) and children (ages 1-12).
    9 hrs.
    Weight of at least 90 lbs. and a 7th grade reading level

    Adult CPR/AED valid for 1 year

    Infant/Child CPR valid for 1 year

    Adult, Infant, Child CPR/AED and First Aid
    Includes all three components above into one class.
    9 1/2 hrs.
    Weight of at least 90 lbs. and a 7th grade reading level

    Adult CPR/AED valid for 1 year

    Infant/Child CPR valid for 1 year

    First Aid valid for 3 years

    CPR for the Professional Rescuer
    Advanced adult, infant and child CPR/AED for health care providers, EMTs, paramedics, lifeguards, and emergency personnel.
    8 hrs.
    Weight of at least 90 lbs. and a 7th grade reading level
    CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer valid for 1 year
    A more advanced first aid class designed specifically to address responding to emergencies in the backcountry.
    16 hrs.
    7th grade reading level
    Wilderness First Aid valid for 3 years
    Available for youth ages 11–15. Modules include child development, infant care, accident prevention, first aid, rescue breathing, choking victims, etc. This course does not include CPR certification.
    6 1/2 hrs.
    Age of 11 - 15
    Babysitter's Training with no expiration date
    Challenge Course - First Aid and Adult, Infant & Child CPR/AED
    For individuals who want to renew a first aid and/or CPR certification. You must successfully demonstrate all the skills required for the course and pass the written exam. If failed, a full course must be taken to obtain certification.
    1-3 1/2 hrs.
    Weight of at least 90 lbs. and a 7th grade reading level

    Depending on which components you are Challenging:

    Adult CPR/AEd valid for 1 year

    Infant/Child CPR valid for 1 year

    First Aid valid for 3 years

    Same as above
    1 hr.
    Weight of at least 90 lbs. and a 7th grade reading level
    CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer valid for 1 year
    New Instructor Training
    For instructor candidates who want to teach First Aid and Adult, Infant & Child CPR/AED.
    21 1/2 hrs.
    Weight of at least 90 lbs. and a 7th grade reading level

    Adult CPR/AED valid for 1 year

    Infant/Child CPR valid for 1 year

    First Aid valid for 3 years

    Fundamentals of Instructor Training valid as long as Instructor Authorization is maintained

    Instructor Authorization renewed every 2 years as long as you teach one class in that 2 year period

    Created for conscientious pet owners, the Dog First Aid and Cat First Aid guides are full-color reference guides that build first aid skills and provide guidance for emergency situations until veterinary care is available. Each guide is packaged with a DVD that demonstrates how to perform many of the first aid steps described in the book.
    3 1/2 hrs. each
    7th grade reading level. This is a humans only class, please leave your pet at home.
    Dog or Cat First Aid/CPR with no expiration date

    This course meets OSHA's revised Bloodborne Pathogens Standards (including OSHA's Needlestick Standard) and Colorado state child care licensing requirements. This course will teach you vital information about managing a potential exposure to an infectious disease including how bloodborne pathogens are spread; how to prevent exposures; and what to do if exposed to infectious materials.

    1-2 hours
    7th grade reading level
    Bloodborne Pathogens: Preventing Disease Transmission valid for
    1 year
     

     

       
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