What is AED?

An AED, or automated external defibrillator, is used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. It’s a sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, medical device that can analyze the heart’s rhythm and, if necessary, deliver an electrical shock, or defibrillation, to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm.

Sudden cardiac arrest is among the leading causes of death in the United States. In fact, more than 350,000 people will suffer a cardiac arrest this year. Currently, the only way to restore a regular heart rhythm during cardiac arrest is to use an AED.

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Taking an AED Class

Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, at any time. With Red Cross AED and CPR training, you can learn when – and how – to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). Our CPR/AED courses are developed and taught by experts with decades of combined experience – and deliver simple-to-use techniques and information that can help you save a life. Training is available via our award-winning online classes, in person at more than 550 locations across the United States, and through our innovative blended Simulation Learning, which combines online coursework with an in-person skills session, so you can learn your way and on your schedule.

AED Training

The American Red Cross delivers best-in-class training online and in hundreds of locations across the country. With instructors who have the latest science-backed information, as well as the knowledge and skills needed to teach you how to save a life – no matter what your learning style may be – we can help you receive AED certification, as well as the confidence to provide care when it’s needed most.

Using an AED

Being able to provide help to anyone at any time is a powerful thing. That’s why, at the Red Cross, AED classes are designed to teach you how to use an automated external defibrillator on both kids and adults. This way, you can provide care – no matter where you are or who the “patient” may be. Unfortunately, unless you take actions to retain your skills, you’re likely to forget how and when to use an AED. So, to help you stay prepared we offer online refresher materials that allow you to test your skills as often as you’d like. We also provide you with access to a printable list of the basic steps for using an AED that you can keep at your desk, in your first aid kit, and more – and review them at any time.

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AED Classes Online

Learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) online. Designed for those who want the freedom to learn on their schedule – when you sign up for an online CPR/AED class from the American Red Cross, you can complete your training when, and where, it suits you best. Perfect for anyone who wants to be prepared to help during a sudden cardiac emergency, our CPR/AED classes take just a few short hours but can help you save a life.

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How Online CPR/AED Classes Work

The American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED online course allows you to complete all your training virtually. This means that you will not have the opportunity to demonstrate your skill proficiency to a certified instructor, and therefore may not meet requirements for workplace safety certification. If you would like to demonstrate your skills to an instructor – and receive full certification in CPR/AED– please register for a blended Simulation Learning or a classroom-based course.

The Adult CPR/AED online course from the American Red Cross are easy to access and complete. All that you’ll need is the desire to learn, internet access, and a compatible device – like a laptop or desktop computer. Simply sign up for a course. Once your registration is complete, you can begin your class at any time.

Red Cross online classes are divided into several interactive modules, which can be taken in virtually any order. And with unlimited two-year access to the course materials, you can take your class on your schedule – whether that means taking all of the modules in a single afternoon or reviewing them over time – it’s all up to you.

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CPR/AED Classes

At the Red Cross, you can choose the type of class for your schedule – and the way you learn best. For those who want to become certified in CPR/AED, you can choose from three types of courses, including:

  • In Person: Designed for those who learn best in a traditional classroom setting, our in-person courses combine lecture with hands-on skills sessions. This way, you can not only learn what an AED is, what it looks like, how to it, but you can demonstrate your skills to a certified instructor. If the course is completed with a passing grade, you’ll receive a two-year certification.
  • Online: Perfect for those who want the freedom to take self-paced courses, our online classes can help you learn AED best practices. However, online courses do not allow you to demonstrate your skill proficiency to a certified instructor, and therefore your certification may not meet the requirements for workplace safety.
  • Blended Learning: Featuring award-winning simulation learning, our blended learning programs combine self-paced, interactive instruction and in-person skills sessions. That way, you can learn what an AED is – and how to use one – in theory and in practice. Additionally, because this option allows you to demonstrate your skills to a certified instructor, you can receive full certification with a passing score.

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