American Red Cross Now Offers 2-Year Certifications in

CPR, AED, and First Aid

 
ROCHESTER NY, TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011—The American Red Cross has recently revised its CPR, AED, and first aid training courses to be two-year certifications. Through this initiative, the Red Cross hopes to extend vital, life-saving safety training courses to a larger segment of the population. “The two-year certification makes safety training more cost-effective for both individuals and companies,” said Janet Brower, Director of Health & Safety at the Red Cross.

Although the time between formal training has been lengthened, the Red Cross has developed an interim refresher training course to keep people’s skills sharp after the one year period has passed. The interim training course is offered online and is included in the initial training course fees. Also included in the course fees are downloadable, printed training materials.

“CPR, AED, and first aid training saves lives,” said Brower, who has heard many stories of Red Cross trainees assisting others during her tenure.

The Red Cross is happy to offer a more affordable certification without compromising the level of training provided. To find a Red Cross training class near you, visit rochesterredcross.org.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization—not a government agency—and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit rochesterredcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.