
Elevate™ SMART Manikin self-directed training solution now available
A state-of-the-art, self-directed feedback manikin, coupled with our comprehensive evidence-based curriculum and award-winning innovative course design, delivers the most precise and best educational experience ensuring better outcomes. Learn More.

Healthcare Guidelines Database 2023
The Healthcare Guidelines Database released on Tuesday, December 5 offers the latest evidence and science informed by the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council in a brand-new searchable online repository. This comprehensive and well-organized database centralizes more than 160 topics spanning basic, advanced, pediatric and neonatal resuscitation as well as resuscitation education science, enabling users to quickly find the latest Red Cross Guidelines, evidence summaries and insights and implications for each topic.

Membership in ILCOR
The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR), the leading forum for liaison between principal resuscitation organizations worldwide, officially welcomed the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) as a collaborating member.

New Red Cross Sedation Courses
The Red Cross healthcare portfolio is expanding with the addition of two new sedation courses developed in collaboration with the American Society of Anesthesiologists. Learn more.

3.6 Million Resuscitation Certifications and Counting
The American Red Cross celebrates a major milestone of over 3 million resuscitation certifications.

Healthcare Professional Education Courses Brochure Downloads
American Red Cross offers a comprehensive portfolio of healthcare professional education programs for organizations with training courses so you can provide the best lifesaving training program possible. Our programs help ensure you can respond with confidence when lives are on the line.

Resuscitation Suite
Our modern, adaptive American Red Cross Resuscitation Suite™ not only equips healthcare professionals with the latest science-based knowledge to help ensure better outcomes, but our classes are designed to save time and money.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
BLS is the foundation of resuscitation training for healthcare professionals. The BLS program content includes both single-responder and multiple-responder scenarios and AED use, as well as how to care for a patient who has an obstructed airway. Skills include high-quality CPR and AED use, obstructed airway and BLS team response.
Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Advanced Life Support (ALS)
The ALS program trains healthcare professionals to care for adult patients who are experiencing life-threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrest, acute coronary syndrome or stroke. Skills include high-quality CPR, managing the airway, electrical therapies, intraosseous access and ALS tram response.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
The PALS program trains healthcare professionals to care for pediatric patients who are experiencing life-threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrest, respiratory emergencies and shock. Skills include high-quality CPR for children and infants, airway and ventilatory management, electrical therapies, intraosseous access and PALS team response.
Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) New!
Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) New!
Committed to improving newborn care, our new NALS Foundations and Comprehensive courses provide healthcare professionals serving in hospitals, birthing centers and beyond with critical lifesaving skills. Participants are presented with realistic cases that require them to quickly assess the newborn, analyze the data presented and determine appropriate next steps. NALS bridges the gap between theory and practice to encourage more meaningful learning that builds skills and confidence.
Foundations skills include:
- Positive pressure ventilation (PPV)
- Alternative airway
- Laryngeal mask
- Team response practice and testing
Comprehensive skills include:
- Positive pressure ventilation
- Alternative airway
- Endotracheal tube
- Laryngeal mask
- Chest compressions coordinated with PPV
- Intravascular access
- Administration of Epinephrine
- Team response practice and testing

Healthcare Training Provider Information
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Group Education for Healthcare and Public Safety Professionals
Red Cross provides all the equipment and expert instruction at a date and time that’s convenient for you.

BLS/ALS/PALS Education with HealthStream
Join hundreds of large hospital systems who use Red Cross resuscitation education to improve staff readiness and competency.

Red Cross and HealthStream recognized for Excellence by Brandon Hall Group
The American Red Cross and HealthStream are proud to have received two recognitions from the Brandon Hall Group. Gold was awarded in the category of Best Advance in Performance Support Technology and Silver was awarded in Best Advance in Education Delivered Through Technology. The combination of the American Red Cross Resuscitation Suite™ and HealthStream’s compliance platform continues to drive changes in healthcare.
Flexible Training Options for Healthcare Professionals
We can customize the perfect solution for you.
Instructor-Led
Entire in-person course taught by an experienced instructor.
Blended Learning
Online learning taken anywhere/anytime followed by a skills session.
Self-Directed
Online eLearning + private in‑person skills session with SMART Manikin, tablet and on-call instructor.
Review
Shorter courses to demonstrate skills competency.
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5000+ Healthcare Facilities Choose Red Cross Resuscitation Training
To improve patient outcomes, healthcare professionals understand they must change the way we think about resuscitation training. That’s why over 5000 healthcare facilities have embraced the American Red Cross Resuscitation SuiteTM to improve patient care and help save more lives.

Science-based Education by Medical and Academic Experts
Behind every American Red Cross training program stands the Scientific Advisory Council – a volunteer body of medical experts dedicated to ensuring that what you learn is based on the latest and best science.

Recognition for Lifesaving Healthcare & Professional Responders
Healthcare professionals and professional responders must be prepared to save lives at any moment. The Red Cross recognizes these important contributors to our nation’s health through our Lifesaving Awards. Nominate someone today.
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