First Aid Classes in Oakland

At the American Red Cross we believe in empowering people to prepare for, and respond to, emergencies of all sizes. One of the ways we do this is by providing individuals with the information and skills they need to help during times of crisis. By taking our CPR, AED, and first aid classes in Oakland, you're joining the ranks of millions worldwide who will be there to help when it's needed most.

At the Red Cross, we offer first aid training in Oakland that's designed to suit your schedule and your learning style. Classes can be taken entirely in person, or via our blended Simulation Learning experience, which combines online coursework with a hands-on skills session. Both options allow you to earn full certification that's valid for two years.

When you choose one of our in-person first aid classes in Oakland, you'll get personalized attention and the hands-on training you need to help someone in need. Delivered in a traditional classroom setting, these classes include lecture and skills training, as well as ample time for questions and discussion. Our in-person Oakland first aid certification courses take just a few short hours to complete, but give you the skills and confidence needed to provide care during an emergency.

If you don't regularly use the skills you learned in our Oakland first aid classes, it's easy to forget how to provide care during times of crisis. In order to help you stay sharp and ready for to help, we've created several quick step-by-step guides that you can print up, keep with you, and refer to when it suits your schedule. This way, you can easily refresh your memory, maintain your skills, and provide the right type of care when it's needed most.

Find first aid classes in Oakland that can help your school create a safer campus community. When you become part of the Red Cross Schools Program your teachers and administrators will not only receive first aid training from the American Red Cross, but they will also learn how to train their students for free. Find out how to join our program.

When it comes to first aid, it's important to know how to treat both kids and adults. That's why, in our Oakland first aid classes, we'll review the procedures for caring for adults separately from those that are applicable to kids. By doing so, our instructors make it easy to understand the differences when providing care so that you can help each person according to his or her needs.

In Oakland, first aid classes from the American Red Cross are taught by local, knowledgeable professionals who can help you understand the latest science behind our methods – and learn how to administer care properly. All of our courses are created by experts in the field and reviewed by Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council, which ensures that you receive the most accurate and current information available.