When it comes to first aid training, the American Red Cross continues to set the standard for excellence, as it has since 1910. Today, you’ll find the American Red Cross in communities, schools and businesses across the country, teaching every day people to save lives. And that means a safer tomorrow for us all. Course Descriptions and Prerequisites Course Schedule (To view, read and agree to the Refund Policy) Continuing Education Credits Two-year Certification for Healthcare Providers Online Training Corporate Training Aquatics Certified Nurses Assistant Training             Contact Southeast Michigan Chapter at 313-833-4440 or South Central Michigan                 Chapter at 517-782-9486 for class availability.

You’re working late and find a co-worker slumped over her work station. She’s not breathing…

You notice a coach at your daughter’s soccer tournament looks

nauseous. You look again and he’s fallen on to the field …

Are You Prepared to Act?

Are You Willing to Bet a Life on It?

In the very moment you need to act – despite panicking bystanders, noise and other distractions – will you know what to do? If you received CPR training more than a year ago, chances are you may not remember the steps as clearly as you think.

FACT:    CPR skill retention begins to decline within a few months after a participant is trained and  

                progressively decreases for about a year.

FACT:    Less than half of course participants can pass a skills test one year after training.

FACT:    The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) recommends refresher sessions to

                review and practice CPR and AED skills every six months, with annual staff retraining.

Saving a Life is Too Important to Leave to Chance –

That’s Why the American Red Cross Has Annual CPR Certification.

Experts agree – an in-depth research review of 47 scientific articles reveals that CPR skills show declining retention after 6-12 months.

American Red Cross annual CPR recertification means course participants will be more comfortable with the lifesaving skills they learn – they’ll retain skills for longer periods of time – and they’ll build the confidence to act quickly and effectively in an emergency situation.

1Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “Best Practices Guide: Fundamentals of a Workplace First Aid Program,” http://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3317first-aid.pdf.

2American Red Cross Advisory Council on First Aid, Aquatics, Safety and Preparedness (ACFASP), “ACFASP Scientific Review, CPR Skill Retention,” June 2009.