The American Red Cross, Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED blended learning course combines an online component with an instructor-led classroom session. Upon completing both parts, you will earn 5.5 hours of continuing education. The online self-study, provided by the American Red Cross, will take approximately 3 hours, followed by a 2.5-hour in-person session that includes skills testing.

Thursday, December 11, 2025 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies.
The course will teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed.

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The Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher class will prepare individuals to be successful in the role of a lead child care teacher in a child care setting. This will be accomplished by thoroughly examining the subjects of curriculum planning and activity selection in a developmentally appropriate early childhood environment. Additional topics to be covered include exploring strategies to involve parents and the role of observation in a developmentally appropriate program. Child guidance and
professionalism are also further developed.

This course fulfills one of the introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) 251 Licensing Rules for Group Child Centers.