First Aid Classes in San Diego

At the Red Cross, we want your training to be interesting and informative – and to easily fit into your schedule. That's why in San Diego, our first aid classes are offered at a variety of convenient times and locations. Delivered by experts in a relaxed setting, they take just a few short hours to complete but still offer ample time for questions and personalized instruction on the techniques used when providing care.

Whether being certified in first aid is critical to your job or you're simply a good samaritan, it's important to know that your Red Cross certification is only valid for two years from its award date. However, with our convenient, abbreviated recertification classes, it's easy to renew your skills, refresh your memory, and maintain your credentials. Explore all of the San Diego first aid training courses available in your area.

After your first aid training in San Diego, it's important to keep the steps for providing care fresh in your memory. To help you remember the process correctly, we've developed a simple-to-review document that outlines the basics of first aid care. Look at them online anytime, or print them up and keep them in a binder, at your desk, or on your refrigerator, and refer to them anytime you need a quick refresher.

When you choose one of our in-person first aid classes in San Diego, 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 San Diego 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.

Our Simulation Learning courses are designed for those who want the convenience of online classes, the confidence that comes with hands-on experience, and full certification. After signing up for one of our blended San Diego first aid classes you simply need to complete the online coursework, then demonstrate your skills to a certified instructor. Once both sections have been successfully completed you'll receive full certification that's valid for two years.

When it comes to first aid, it's important to know how to treat both kids and adults. That's why, in our San Diego 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.

Because children and infants require special care during times of crisis, our first aid classes in San Diego include detailed information on helping kids who are sick or injured. This way, you can provide children with the care they need in a way that won't cause further damage to their growing bodies.

At the Red Cross, you'll find first aid training in San Diego that makes it easy to learn your way. Whether you choose one of our in-person classes or a blended Simulation Learning course, you'll have access to local, knowledgeable instructors who can help you understand the theories behind our training, as well as the best practices available. With their help, you'll learn to confidently provide care.