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Q: Does AED include first aid?

The AHAs Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course trains participants to provide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner.

The 2021 Adult First Aid/CPR/AED course equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults. It is designed for students who need a certification that satisfies OSHA workplace or other regulatory requirements. Upon successful completion a valid 2 year digital certificate for Adult First Aid/CPR/AED is issued.

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Is CPR AED and first aid the same as BLS?
Does AED include first aid?
Is CPR and first aid the same?

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At the American Red Cross, CPR/AED classes take just a few hours, but can help you save a life when every moment counts. With CPR/AED classes for Good Samaritans, parents, teachers, grandparents, office staff, and medical professionals alike, we can help you learn how, and when, to provide care for someone experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.
Take a CPR/AED Class Designed for the Way You Learn
- In Person: Created for those who learn best in a traditional classroom environment, our in-person CPR/AED classes are led by knowledgeable instructors who not only deliver the latest information, but can help you learn when and how to use an AED the right way.
- Online: When you choose an online CPR/AED class, you can learn at your own pace – and in the comfort of your home. However, because online CPR/AED classes are completed virtually, you will not have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills to a certified instructor, which means that you may not meet the requirements for workplace safety certification.
- Blended Learning: Featuring award-winning simulation learning, our blended learning programs combine self-paced, interactive instruction and in-person skills sessions. Blended Learning courses allow you to learn on your schedule, then demonstrate your skills to a certified instructor.
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Red Cross Digital Certificates give you anytime, anywhere access to your certificates; plus the ability to print, share, and download them wherever and whenever you like. Digital certificates can be viewed, printed or shared online and can be accessed anytime through your Red Cross Account. Each certificate includes a unique ID and a QR code which meets employment requirements and allows employers to easily confirm your certificate is valid. Class participants and employers can visit https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/digital-certificate and enter the ID found on the digital certificate (or scan the QR code with a standard QR reader using a smart device) to access a copy of the valid certificate with student training information.

Click here for instructions on accessing your First Aid, CPR and AED certification.

Is CPR AED and first aid the same as BLS?

While CPR and First Aid are designed for non-medical personnel, and BLS for people in a medical setting, anyone can take BLS if they'd like to go through more advanced medical training.

Does AED include first aid?

The AHA's Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course trains participants to provide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner.

Is CPR and first aid the same?

While CPR classes tend to focus on helping someone who is experiencing cardiac arrest, first aid classes tend to focus on all other emergency situations: cuts, fractures, choking and everything in between. Taking both of these classes can be extremely beneficial in the event an emergency situation arises.