AED Certification in Delaware

At the Red Cross, we believe in empowering people of all walks of life to provide compassionate care when, and where, it's needed most. And for more than a century, we've been doing just that. Through our science-based courses, including our AED training in Delaware, as well as our first aid, CPR, babysitting courses, and more, we can help you gain the skills and confidence needed to elevate your career, help others during times of need, and get more from all that you do. Explore the classes available in your area – and discover the many ways to train with the American Red Cross.

In cases of sudden cardiac arrest, an automated external defibrillator (AED) is the only effective treatment for restoring a regular heart rhythm. Unfortunately, the average response time for first responders once 911 is called is 8 to 12 minutes, and for each minute that defibrillation is delayed, the chance of survival is reduced by approximately 10 percent. This means that the person suffering from sudden cardiac arrest needs your help – now. And if you don't know how or when to use an AED, waiting for emergency responders could prove catastrophic. In order to help you provide care when it's needed most, we offer hundreds of AED classes in Delaware every year. Sign up and learn how you can help save a life.

For those who learn best by doing, we offer in-person and blended Simulation Learning courses. Both types of classes include important "lecture" materials delivered either in a traditional classroom setting or in an online environment. Once that portion of class is complete, all students (whether you're taking an in-person class or a Simulation Learning course) will work side-by-side next to an instructor and actually learn how to use an AED. You'll touch the machines, learn their intricacies, have your pad placement for adults, children and infants checked by your instructor, and complete the course with true hands-on training. Once both the lecture and the skills session has been successfully completed, you'll receive full, OSHA-compliant Delaware AED certification.

After your AED training in Delaware is complete, your skills are useless if you don't know where the nearest AED is. So with your certification in hand take a moment the next time you're at work and track down your nearest AED (and show your co-workers where it's at, too) – because without a defibrillator, providing life-saving assistance to someone suffering from sudden cardiac arrest is impossible.

AED recertification in Delaware is easy with The American Red Cross. Designed for current certificate holders, our program not only allows you to renew your AED certification in an abbreviated class, but with if you're a nurse, first responder, social worker, teacher or other professional who needs to earn continuing education credits, we can help. The Red Cross is approved to award CEUs in Preparedness and Health and Safety Services courses, such as CPR/First Aid/AED, CNA training, swimming and water safety, lifeguarding, and more. Browse our complete list of eligible CEU training, and schedule your AED recertification.

When you sign up for classes with the American Red Cross, you'll gain access to world-class training developed by professionals who are at the top of their fields. Because all of our classes are created under the guidance of the Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council, a panel of more than 50 nationally recognized experts from a variety of scientific, medical, and academic disciplines, our courses not only align with the latest evidence-based knowledge in science and medicine, but adhere to relevant industry standards and guidelines. Locally, our instructor teams are comprised of trained, knowledgeable professionals who can help you understand why specific practices have developed, how to use them properly, and answer all of your questions – so you're comfortable with the information and techniques you've learned in class. To earn your AED certification in Delaware, enroll in a Red Cross class in your area.