Unless otherwise indicated, all classes are held
at American Red Cross of the Heartland - One Westport Court, Bloomington, 61704.
Get Your Certification
Adult CPR/AED & First Aid ($45)
Learn the skills needed to prevent, recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive. This course covers first aid and adult CPR, featuring hands-on practice and real-life scenarios. Useful take-home course materials help you retain skills and serve as reference tools in an emergency. Meets OSHA Standards. This course also includes training in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) on a victim of sudden cardiac arrest.
This class is designed for individuals who are not professional rescuers. Nurses, Lifeguards, EMS students, athletic trainers and anyone else who requires training to provide CPR in a professional capacity should instead take CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
Current Course Offerings:
Sat., September 11; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sat., October 9; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tues., October 26; 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. CONTINUING Thurs., October 28; 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sat., November 13; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sat., December 11; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Renew Your Certification
Adult CPR/AED & First Aid Challenge Sessions ($25)
These sessions provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate competency of their skills and knowledge outside the formal class setting. The participant has sole responsibility for preparing for knowledge & skill tests. No instruction or “coaching” is provided during a challenge session. Generally, challenges are recommended only for those who have taken CPR training more than once & feel completely confident with their knowledge & skills. ** Students must have prior knowledge of skills and be prepared to test upon arrival.
Become an Instructor
CPR/AED & First Aid Instructor Course ($200)
This course is designed to train instructor candidates to teach the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED courses.
Prerequisites:
• Minimum age of 17
• Fundamentals of Instructor Training session is included in the course
• Pass preliminary written exam and skills sessions at the beginning of the course
Current Course Offerings:
Tues. and Thurs., September 7 & 9, 14 & 16, 21 & 23; 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
October 15 & 16; 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and October 17; 1:00 - 10:00 p.m.
November 8, 9 & 10; 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.