what would you do in  LIFE-THREATENING, ​EMERGENCY SITUATION?

What would you do if a loved one collapsed in front of you in the middle of your conversation? Would you know what to do?

That's a situation we would never want to face, but it could happen to any of us at any time, any place, anywhere! You may be thinking about taking a American Red Cross® course but haven't had the time. But now, there are short, in-expensive, life-saving courses you can take at your own pace! 

​First Aid For Severe Bleeding

The American Red Cross First Aid for Severe Bleeding Online course will prepare you to recognize severe, life-threatening bleeding emergencies and to take action to stop the flow of blood. You will learn how and when to control bleeding by applying a tourniquet and hemostatic dressing.

​This interactive course includes audio and video and takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. ​You must pass a final quiz to complete the course.

​Delivery:    Online
Length:     At your own pace
Cost:          $30
After you register, a link will be sent to your email address to access the course.

​First Aid For oPIOID OVERDOSES
The American Red Cross First Aid for Opioid Overdoses Online course will provide you with the knowledge and confidence you need to respond to a suspected opioid overdose emergency. 

You will learn to identify the signs and symptoms of a suspected opioid overdose and then the appropriate care to provide based on the responsiveness of the person. This course includes information on how to use several different naloxone products -- nasale atomizer, Narcan and EVZIO -- to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. 

This interactive course includes audio and video and takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. You must pass a final quiz to complete the course.

Delivery:    Online
Length:       At your own pace
Cost:            $25
After you register, a link will be sent to your email address to access the course.

​until help arrives

The American Red Cross Until Help Arrives Online course provides the general public with the basic cognitive information on key actions that can be taken during a life-threatening emergency that can help sustain or save a life until EMS arrives including:
  • Compression Only CPR (no breaths) 
  • AED Education
  • Choking Education 
  • Bleeding (administering direct pressure and tourniquet) and 
  • Opioid Overdose (administering naloxone). 

Delivery:    Online
Length:      At your own pace
Cost:           $35

After you register, a link will be sent to your email address to access the course.
If you're seeking a 2-year Red Cross First Aid/CPR/ AED digital certificate that is OSHA compliant and meets other workplace and regulatory requirements we recommend enrolling in either an Instructor-led Training (here) or Blended Learning course (here). 
The Until Help Arrives online course developed by the American Red Cross and American College of Emergency Physicians equips students with the basic knowledge to assist trained responders during a life-threatening emergency. ​

Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine
​Auto-injector
The American Red Cross Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto-injector Online course will teach you the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and how to care for a person having a severe allergic reaction, including how to administer epinephrine using an auto-injector device.

The course, which includes video, activities that reinforce key information and a learning assessment, will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. 

Delivery:    Online
Length:       At your own pace
Cost:            $35
After you register, a link will be sent to your email address to access the course.