FIRST AID, CPR, AND AED TRAINING
VCU RecWell is proud to offer American Red Cross first aid, CPR, and AED training to our students, members, and community. The American Red Cross is a nationally recognized provider of first aid and CPR/AED training and offers a variety of courses for responders at all levels. These classes also meet most requirements for workplace first aid & CPR training in non-healthcare settings.
We offer adult & pediatric first aid, CPR, and AED training using a blended learning format. All classes include a combination of online and in-person instruction. In-person sessions will include hands-on practice for applicable skills as well as peer-to-peer feedback and learning exercises.
Instructor-level classes are offered annually and allow individuals with an eligible certificate to become an instructor. Instructors within the Red Cross are eligible to teach classes within their specialty field and may bridge to teach classes in other specialty areas.
We also offer these classes in a private format. If your group or organization would like to request a private training class, please contact aquatics@vcu.edu for more information.
First Aid/CPR/AED Training Summer 2025
| Date | Day | Time | Registration Start | Register By | Spaces Available |
| 5/24/2025 | Sat | 9am-12pm | 4/1/2025 | 5/16/2025 | 12 |
| 5/28/2025 | Wed | 5-8pm | 4/1/2025 | 5/21/2025 | 12 |
| 6/4/2025 | Wed | 5-8pm | 5/1/2025 | 5/28/2025 | 12 |
| 6/14/2025 | Sat | 9am-12pm | 5/1/2025 | 6/6/2025 | 12 |
| 6/18/2025 | Wed | 5-8pm | 5/1/2025 | 6/11/2025 | 12 |
| 6/28/2025 | Sat | 9am-12pm | 5/1/2025 | 6/20/2025 | 12 |
| 7/9/2025 | Wed | 5-8pm | 5/1/2025 | 7/2/2025 | 12 |
| 7/19/2025 | Sat | 9am-12pm | 5/1/2025 | 7/11/2025 | 12 |
| 7/23/2025 | Wed | 5-8pm | 5/1/2025 | 7/16/2025 | 12 |
| 8/2/2025 | Sat | 9am-12pm | 5/1/2025 | 7/25/2025 | 12 |
This course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies. This course meets OSHA requirements for workplace CPR/AED and first aid training.
A valid email address is required when registering for this class.
This blended learning course contains a combination of digital and in-person instruction. Online content must be completed prior to participating in the in-person skills sessions. The online content requires Internet access and audio/video capability. A link to the required online training will be provided after the registration window has closed. The online content will take approximately 4-6 hours to complete.
We cannot offer refunds for failure to complete required online content.
Successful completion of this course provides participants with an American Red Cross certificate in Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for 2 years. You will receive a digital copy of your certificate once the course record is processed.
This course does NOT include Basic Life Support (BLS) training and is NOT approved for professional rescuers or healthcare providers.
This course will prepare individuals to plan and teach American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED courses. CPR Instructors can also bridge to other disciplines within the American Red Cross program, including CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Basic Life Support.
All participants must be at least 16 years of age or older on or before the last day of class.
A valid email address is required when registering for this course.
This blended learning course contains a combination of digital and in-person instruction. Online must be completed prior to participating in the in-person skills sessions. The online content requires Internet access and audio/video capability. A link to the required online training will be provided after the registration window has closed. The online content will take approximately 2-4 hours to complete.
In order to participate in this course, participants must meet the following requirements:
- Possess a current American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED certificate OR an equivalent certificate from another training provider.
- Demonstrate instructor-level competency in all required CPR/AED and first aid skills.
We cannot offer refunds for participants who fail to complete the online material or do not meet the participation requirements.
Candidates will need to download all required course materials from the Red Cross Learning Center prior to attending class and will need to have these materials available during all class sessions. Instructions will be provided once the registration deadline closes.
Refund Policy:
Refunds for certification classes must be requested at least five (5) days prior to the registration deadline shown above. A participant may request to transfer their registration to a subsequent program offering within the same registration period. Once a transfer has been approved, no further refunds, credits, or transfers will be approved for the same purchase. Refunds will not be given for absence, dismissal from class, or failure to complete prerequisites.
Questions, comments, or concerns? Contact aquatics@vcu.edu