How to Find a First Aid Course

First-aid certification can help you save lives. First-aid courses can teach you about emergency medical treatment for someone in critical health. Some jobs require employees to be familiar with first aid. If you are a parent, you can improve your ability to care for your infant by attending a first-aid course. In addition, consider referring your babysitter to such a course so you feel safe when you are away. Sign up for a first-aid course by finding a local center that teaches life-saving measures.

Instructions

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  Choose an online first-aid course. Try a Web-based course if you have a schedule that does not let you attend class in person. Go to firstaidweb.com to become certified in first aid.

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  Search online for a first-aid course in your area. Choose a search engine -- such as google.com, yahoo.com or bing.com -- and type in "First aid" and then "Yourtown, State." This will pull up listings for any first-aid courses close to your area.

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  Sign up for a first-aid course at your local YMCA. Ask the front desk whether a first-aid course is offered for members and non-members. Choose from courses that include Standard First Aid, Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C.

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  Call the American Red Cross to learn about its first-aid courses. Get training in an English or Spanish first-aid course through an American Red Cross course. Enter your zip code on the website redcross.org to find a course in your area.

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  Businesses can pick a first-aid course offered through the National Safety Council. The council tries to offer cost-effective courses that meet or exceed Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.