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Want to learn how to save lives in 30 minutes? Get free CPR and first aid training.

In a life-or-death situation, you don't want to be the person who stands on the sidelines as others take control of an emergency. Having the right CPR and first aid training could be the difference between saving a life and waiting helplessly for aid to arrive. If you want to be the hero who saves a stranger or a loved one in cardiac arrest, then take just 30 minutes to complete one of our free online courses on CPR and first aid training. And to show that you are confident enough to handle a crisis, receive a nationally recognized certification for just $14.99

Don't have time for on-site classes? Receive training from the comfort of your own home.

If you're like most people, you'd like to be able to save lives in an emergent situation but have little time to learn how. We have just the solution for you. American Academy of CPR & First Aid, Inc. offers free online training that can be completed at any time from the comfort of your own home.

Through high-quality videos, diagrams,and charts, you can learn the most recent CPR and first aid techniques. In less than an hour, you can take an exam and if completed successfully you can print or receive by mail a nationally recognized certification that is accepted by employers across several industries. To ensure that training is in accordance with the latest CPR guidelines, all course material has been designed by US board-certified and licensedmedical doctors.

Combine several courses to become an expert in CPR and first aid.

Whether you're simply a concerned citizen or a healthcare provider, you can combine a variety of American Academy's courses to become an expert in CPR and first aid techniques. Browse and choose from the following online classes:

Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR

Be prepared to save the life of an adult, child, or infantwith this course, which covers the following topics:

  • CPR for adults, children, and infants
  • Human physiology
  • How to assess emergency scenes
  • Step-by-step response processes
  • The mechanics of artificial life support


Healthcare Provider CPR

This online course allows healthcare professionals to stay up-to-date with the most recent CPR guidelines, covering:

  • CPR training for healthcare providers
  • Human physiology
  • How to assess emergency scenes
  • Step-by-step response processes
  • The mechanics of artificial life support

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Adult CPR Training

Learn to perform CPR on any adult 12 years or older with this free course, which covers:

  • CPR for adults
  • How to assess emergency scenes
  • How to ventilate victims who aren't breathing
  • How to stimulate blood circulation
  • How to clear a blocked airway

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First Aid Training

This free online course is particularly useful for babysitters, teachers, parents, and in-home caregivers. It provides you with the necessary skills to handle emergencies involving adults, children, and infants, such as:

  • Choking
  • Cuts and wounds
  • Burns
  • Bites
  • Stings
  • Hypothermia
  • Allergic reactions
  • Fevers
  • Broken bones
  • Overheating
  • Poisoning
  • Emergencies involving the nervous system
  • Preventing injuries during first aid

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Bloodborne Pathogen Training

This course is designed specifically for people who handle blood on a daily basis. It covers, among other topics:

  • Universal guidelines for dealing with bloodborne pathogens
  • Step-by-step procedures for dealing with exposure to bloodborne pathogens
  • How to identify hazardous bloodborne pathogens
  • How bloodborne pathogens enter and affect the body
  • How to eliminate the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens
  • How to properly use protective gear

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Get recertified to update your skills and knowledge.

If you've taken a CPR course sometime in the past, you might think it's unnecessary to get recertified, but the truth is that ignorance of the most recent techniques can endanger lives. Also, if you're performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation with an expired CPR certification, you can even be in danger of losing your job.To avoid any of these situations, you can easily obtain a CPR renewal through our online courses in less than an hour. You can add a second certification for just $10 and additional ones for $5 each.

You'd be surprised to know who can benefit from CPR training

Contrary to popular belief, CPR and first aid training is not just necessary for healthcare providers and medical professionals. From plumbers and construction workers to massage therapists and tattoo artists, a wide range of workers in various occupations have received certifications through American Academy's courses.

Make a difference. Start your online training now.

You never know when your CPR and first aid skills might save the day. You may regret taking a mind-numbing class on an uninteresting topic, but you'll never regret investing half an hour of your time in learning how to save lives.

For more information on courses and group discounts, contact American Academy of CPR & First Aid, Inc. at admin@aacprfirstaid.com. We'll be sure to respond to you within 24 hours.