A Child through Adult First Aid CPR & AED class is a versatile training program that bridges the gap between pediatric and adult emergency care. It is specifically designed for individuals who interact with both age groups—such as teachers, youth coaches, and office safety officers—but who do not typically care for infants (babies under 1 year old).

This course ensures you can recognize and respond to a wide range of medical emergencies involving anyone from a young child to an elderly adult.

1. CPR & AED (The Life-Saving Basics)

Training focuses on the distinct techniques required for different body sizes:

• Adults: High-pressure chest compressions (at least 2 inches deep) using two hands.

• Children: Adjusting compression depth and potentially using a one-handed technique for smaller frames to avoid injury while maintaining circulation.

• AED Training: Learning to use an Automated External Defibrillator with both adult pads and pediatric-specific settings or pads for children.

2. First Aid (Illness and Injury)

This portion covers critical skills for managing common non-cardiac emergencies:

• Wound Care: Stopping life-threatening bleeding with direct pressure or tourniquets, and treating minor cuts, burns, and scrapes.

• Bone & Joint Injuries: Identifying and stabilizing fractures, sprains, and potential neck or spinal injuries.

• Sudden Illness: Recognizing signs of heart attack, stroke, seizures, and diabetic emergencies.

• Environmental Emergencies: Handling heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and hypothermia.

Typically 3.5-5 hrs, depending on class size

Red Cross Certificate Valid for 2 years