CPR Courses

American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED for the Community

One of our most popular courses, it is great for community needs. This course combines lectures, demonstrations and video with hands-on training and practice. Participants in this course learn to recognize and respond to emergencies including shock, cardiac and breathing emergencies for adults, children and infants, heat and cold emergencies, sudden illnesses and poisonings. Additionally, participants will learn first aid for everything from cuts and scrapes to muscle, bone and joint injuries.

AGES:  15+

SESSIONS OFFERED:  All

American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer 

This course teaches students to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants, use an AED on an adult or child victim of cardiac arrest and use personal protective equipment to stop blood borne pathogens and other diseases from spreading.

AGES:  15+

SESSIONS OFFERED:  All

American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Challenge   

This course is designed to re-certify individuals with recently expired or current certification. Text book and equipment will not be provided. The individual must know all skills in advance.

AGES:  15+

SESSIONS OFFERED:  All

American Red Cross Standard First Aid    

This course is designed to certify an individual in basic first aid only.  This is a 3 year certification. This course will teach you how to apply bandages appropriately, address burns, and apply splints. 

AGES:  15+

SESSIONS OFFERED:  All

To inquire about classes please call the Albany YMCA at (518)449-7196 or email Val Mulyca at vmulyca@cdymca.org