AMERICAN RED CROSS CERTIFICATIONS
We offer American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification, available to VCU students, RecWell members, and to non-members in our community. Please visit the MyRecWell portal to register for Spring 2023 classes.
Do you need a Lifeguard certification or to recertify your Lifeguard Training? Visit our Aquatics Certification page.
First Aid/CPR/AED Training Spring 2023
Register for class sessions here.
| Date | Day | Time | Register By |
| February 4 | Saturday | 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | January 27 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 8 | Wednesday | 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | January 31 |
| February 11 | Saturday | 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | February 3 |
| February 15 | Wednesday | 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | February 7 |
| February 25 | Saturday | 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | February 17 |
| March 1 | Wednesday | 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | February 21 |
| March 15 | Wednesday | 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | March 7 |
| March 22 | Wednesday | 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | March 14 |
| March 25 | Saturday | 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | March 17 |
| March 29 | Wednesday | 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | March 21 |
| April 5 | Wednesday | 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | March 28 |
| April 15 | Saturday | 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | April 7 |
| April 19 | Wednesday | 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | April 11 |
| April 22 | Saturday | 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | April 14 |
| April 29 | Saturday | 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | April 21 |
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 CPR & AED for Professional Rescuers courses. CPR Pro Instructors can also bridge to other disciplines within the American Red Cross program, including basic CPR/AED, First Aid, and Basic Life Support.
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:
- Be at least 17 years of age on or before the last day of class
- Possess a current American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers 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.
Required texts will be provided on the first day of class.
Successful completion of this course will provide participants with an American Red Cross certificate as a CPR & AED for Professional Rescuers Instructor, valid for 2 years. Digital copies of certificates will be distributed once the course record is processed. This course does NOT include Lifeguarding Instructor or Water Safety Instructor training.
If you have questions about any CPR/AED/First Aid classes, please contact aquatics@vcu.edu